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Pottery Barn arrives in the Middle East

16 Mar 2010

M.H. Alshaya officially opens the first Pottery Barn retail store franchise at the Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. Based in the USA, Pottery Barn is a premier home furnishings retailer, offering products that are exceptional in comfort, quality and style, at a great value

Pottery Barn was founded in 1949 in New York City, New York and acquired by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in 1986. The retailer's in-house designers draw their inspiration from time-honoured models around the world to create unique collections at an excellent value. All Pottery Barn products are exclusive to its stores, where you can find all the classic designs and latest collections to make your house a home. Key product categories include Furniture, Bedding, Bath, Rugs, Window Treatments, Tabletop, Decorative Accessories, Ledges and Lighting.

In 1999, Pottery Barn launched Pottery Barn Kids, a collection of exclusive designs that help create stylish, inviting and kid-friendly spaces throughout the home including nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.