First established in 1890 in Kuwait, we have a strong history of growth across our markets.
Since 1983 Alshaya has been a pioneering force in international brand franchising. Today Alshaya operates in multiple sectors, including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Discover some of our highlights below.
2024 till date
Alo Yoga made its UAE debut at The Dubai Mall
New Balance opens doors to its first store in Qatar
We announced the opening of our first Hampton by Hilton hotel in Kuwait
Chipotle’s first location in the Middle East opened in Kuwait
2024 till date
Alo Yoga made its UAE debut at The Dubai Mall
New Balance opens doors to its first store in Qatar
We announced the opening of our first Hampton by Hilton hotel in Kuwait
Chipotle’s first location in the Middle East opened in Kuwait
2023
Alshaya Technical opens the first Technical Excellence Centre (ATEC) in the UAE.
Celebrated 40 years of Mothercare, our first retail brand and the beginning of our modern retail company.
Opened the 400th Starbucks store in Saudi Arabia.
Unveiled the first Shake Shack drive-thru outside the US in the UAE.
Signed an agreement to become Chipotle’s first-ever franchise partner.
Alshaya’s loyalty programme AURA makes its debut in Bahrain.
Charlotte Tilbury expands its presence with the opening of its first stores in KSA.
2023
Alshaya Technical opens the first Technical Excellence Centre (ATEC) in the UAE.
Celebrated 40 years of Mothercare, our first retail brand and the beginning of our modern retail company.
Opened the 400th Starbucks store in Saudi Arabia.
Unveiled the first Shake Shack drive-thru outside the US in the UAE.
Signed an agreement to become Chipotle’s first-ever franchise partner.
Alshaya’s loyalty programme AURA makes its debut in Bahrain.
Charlotte Tilbury expands its presence with the opening of its first stores in KSA.
2022
Aura, our new customer loyalty programme was launched in Qatar, followed by Kuwait, UAE and KSA.
Alshaya Technical, an entity of Alshaya Group was announced as the authorised and designated Master Distributor of Swiss Quality Coffee Equipment provider Thermoplan AG.
Alshaya announced its partnership with The Walt Disney Company Middle East to open the Middle East’s first standalone Disney Store in Kuwait.
US-based premium lifestyle and athleisure brand alo made its Kuwait debut in November.
2022
Aura, our new customer loyalty programme was launched in Qatar, followed by Kuwait, UAE and KSA.
Alshaya Technical, an entity of Alshaya Group was announced as the authorised and designated Master Distributor of Swiss Quality Coffee Equipment provider Thermoplan AG.
Alshaya announced its partnership with The Walt Disney Company Middle East to open the Middle East’s first standalone Disney Store in Kuwait.
US-based premium lifestyle and athleisure brand alo made its Kuwait debut in November.
2021
Alshaya's portfolio of brand sites and apps crosses the 100-milestone mark - the largest digital footprint in the region.
The Disney Store shop-in-shops open at Debenhams and Mothercare.
2021
Alshaya's portfolio of brand sites and apps crosses the 100-milestone mark - the largest digital footprint in the region.
The Disney Store shop-in-shops open at Debenhams and Mothercare.
2020
The year started with the arrival of Milanese bakery Princi.
Amiti Noura, and Ahwet Zeitouna open and expand our restaurant offer further.
We also announced our hospitality partnership with Hilton for the Hampton by Hilton and Canopy brands, and Equinox.
2019
Amiti Noura, and Ahwet Zeitouna open and expand our restaurant offer further.
We also announced our hospitality partnership with Hilton for the Hampton by Hilton and Canopy brands, and Equinox.
2018
Fashion brands Monki and Kurt Geiger open.
Further fragrance brand partnership with Dr. Vranjes.
Our Food business welcomes customers to Blaze Pizza.
TEKZONE, our award-winning virtual reality (VR) destination extends our leisure and entertainment offer
2018
Fashion brands Monki and Kurt Geiger open.
Further fragrance brand partnership with Dr. Vranjes.
Our Food business welcomes customers to Blaze Pizza.
TEKZONE, our award-winning virtual reality (VR) destination extends our leisure and entertainment offer
2017
Further beauty brands arrive with the launch of Charlotte Tilbury, NYX Professional Makeup and Le Labo.
Fashionistas welcome & Other Stories to Kuwait.
2017
Further beauty brands arrive with the launch of Charlotte Tilbury, NYX Professional Makeup and Le Labo.
Fashionistas welcome & Other Stories to Kuwait.
2015
Alshaya opens its 3,000th establishment.
Award-winning restaurant brand Raising Cane’s makes its Middle East debut.
2013
Alshaya expands into Leisure & Entertainment with the opening of KidZania Kuwait.
MUJI opens the same year.
2015
Alshaya opens its 3,000th establishment.
Award-winning restaurant brand Raising Cane’s makes its Middle East debut.
2013
Alshaya expands into Leisure & Entertainment with the opening of KidZania Kuwait.
MUJI opens the same year.
2012
Dubai sees the much-anticipated opening of The Cheesecake Factory.
Harvey Nichols Kuwait, Jack Wills, COS, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma all debut in Kuwait at the Avenues.
2011
US food brands Texas Roadhouse and Shake Shack join the portfolio.
Alshaya expands into Morocco.
2012
Dubai sees the much-anticipated opening of The Cheesecake Factory.
Harvey Nichols Kuwait, Jack Wills, COS, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma all debut in Kuwait at the Avenues.
2011
US food brands Texas Roadhouse and Shake Shack join the portfolio.
Alshaya expands into Morocco.
2010
Alshaya welcomes American Eagle Outfitters and Victoria’s Secret to the region.
It expands into Home Furnishings with Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids.
2007
We expanded our footprint into CEE
2010
Alshaya welcomes American Eagle Outfitters and Victoria’s Secret to the region.
It expands into Home Furnishings with Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids.
2007
We expanded our footprint into CEE
2006-2005
Alshaya also expands into the Pharmacy and Optics sectors, with the debut of both Boots and Vision Express.
We also expanded into Russia in 2005, and Egypt in 2006.
2002
Alshaya expands beyond the Middle East with moves into Turkey
2001
Leading cosmetics brand M.A.C opens its first store in 2001
2006-2005
Alshaya also expands into the Pharmacy and Optics sectors, with the debut of both Boots and Vision Express.
We also expanded into Russia in 2005, and Egypt in 2006.
2002
Alshaya expands beyond the Middle East with moves into Turkey
2001
Leading cosmetics brand M.A.C opens its first store in 2001
1999
We expanded into the Food division with the introduction of Starbucks that debuted in Kuwait at Souq Sharq.
1992
We expand into Health & Beauty in 1992
1999
We expanded into the Food division with the introduction of Starbucks that debuted in Kuwait at Souq Sharq.
1992
We expand into Health & Beauty in 1992
1990-1980
For over two decades, Alshaya grows across the Middle East, expanding its fashion portfolio, including Debenhams
1990-1980
For over two decades, Alshaya grows across the Middle East, expanding its fashion portfolio, including Debenhams
1983
Alshaya enters international retail franchising with the opening of its first Mothercare store in Kuwait.
1983
Alshaya enters international retail franchising with the opening of its first Mothercare store in Kuwait.
1970-1960
The company expands substantially and builds a wide portfolio of businesses and investments.
1970-1960
The company expands substantially and builds a wide portfolio of businesses and investments.
1890
The Alshaya family establish their business in Kuwait and it grows steadily over the years. Their name becomes a byword for trading and commerce in the region.
1890
The Alshaya family establish their business in Kuwait and it grows steadily over the years. Their name becomes a byword for trading and commerce in the region.
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
Egypt
Lebanon
Jordan
Oman
