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
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
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
2005-2006
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
2005-2006
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
1980-1990
Alshaya grows across the Middle East, expanding its fashion portfolio, including Debenhams
1980-1990
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.
1960-1970
The company expands substantially and builds a wide portfolio of businesses and investments
1960-1970
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
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
Egypt
Lebanon
Jordan
Oman
