One of Dubai’s busiest and most popular malls has announced that a whole range of new stores and restaurants will open late this year
Huge expansion plans are already underway at Mall of the Emirates as more than 100 new stores and reimagined spaces are set to transform the mall over the next few years.
And as part of those plans, the mall has revealed new additions are on the way in before the end of 2026 – including some brands making their Dubai debut.
Popular Los Angeles-based luxury activewear and lifestyle brand alo is opening a new location at Mall of the Emirates. It will be the brand’s third store in the UAE, with locations at Dubai Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.
Global sportswear brand Nike is set for a relocation and expansion of its existing store at Mall of the Emirates. You know what to expect here – trendy footwear, replica football shirts, all the gear you need and take-home exercise equipment.
Popular Lebanese brand Em Sherif Café is opening a new outpost at Mall of the Emirates. Known for its everyday classics and a mix of modern and traditional bites, the brand has firmly established itself as a favourite among regional foodies.
Popular Alserkal Avenue spot Nala is bringing its fancy canteen concept to Mall of the Emirates. The brand makes everything to order and has a crowd-pleasing menu packed with all-day favourites spanning different cuisines.
Swiss running brand, known for its patented CloudTec pods on the soles of its footwear, is opening a new location in Dubai. The dedicated On store will be the brand’s first in the UAE when it opens its doors.
Another regional favourite, Saltfire, is bringing its wood-fired cooking, open flames and local flavours to Mall of the Emirates. The restaurant arrives in Dubai after proving to be a success in Bahrain.
Popular Dubai Mall French Mediterranean restaurant La Maison Ani is opening a new location at Mall of the Emirates. Visitors can expect fresh pastries, tasty lunches and indulgent desserts.
Highly acclaimed Barcelona-born hand roll bar Akiro is coming to Dubai for the first time. This spot will serve up Japanese-Peruvian dishes that have seen the brand also open restaurants in Madrid, Chicago and Milan.
Luxury fashion brand Chloé is bringing its signature high-end handbags and accessories to the Mall of the Emirates.
Highly regarded Persian restaurant brand Berenjak is set to bring its charcoal-grilled kababs, mazah and sofreh to a new location in Dubai. Originally hailing from London, the brand is a firm favourite among frequent visitors to Dar Wasl.
