Retail and Convenience.
A haven for retail and services in MEASA’s global financial centre.
From global luxury brands to local convenience stores that meet your everyday needs, DIFC offers its growing community of professionals, visitors and residents the full range of retail options and services.
The extensive footfall created by this community is enhanced by shoppers coming from nearby hotels, offices and residential buildings. Within DIFC, everything can be found – from tailors, barbershops, fitness centres, salons and spas to telecommunications outlets, auto leasing, laundries, and clothing boutiques.
Amid the famous architecture and landscaping of DIFC, retail and convenience providers can be found across the district, including Gate Village, Gate Avenue and the many mixed-use buildings throughout the Centre.
Advantages of setting up in DIFC
DIFC is the unrivalled financial hub of the region, offering a straightforward commercial licensing and operating environment flexible enough for all types of retail concepts. Safe and stable, Dubai is a global city, as well as a business, trade and tourism centre that’s fully connected to regional and global markets.
Setting up in DIFC has many advantages:
- Ready market of professionals and a large number of visitors.
- Financial services customer base with considerable spending power.
- World-class facilities offering exceptional settings and interior design opportunities.
3 easy steps to start setting up your business
Step one.
Submit letter of intent.The first step is to submit interest - via a letter of intent or through the website.
Step two.
Process application and obtain in-principle approval.An application for initial approval is completed through the DIFC portal.
