Value retail chain Mark & Save has announced plans to open eight new hypermarkets across the GCC in the next six months, marking a major step in its regional expansion.
The announcement coincides with a 200-day milestone celebration at one of its flagship locations in Ajman’s Industrial Area, one of the largest outlets in the chain.
Mark & Save Ajman
From September 25 to 28, 2025, the Ajman hypermarket will host a weekend-long promotion, offering store-wide discounts, daily giveaways, and shopping vouchers worth Dhs 200 for selected winners each day over the next 200 days.
Shoppers spending Dhs 200 or more during the promotional period will also receive free gifts, and selected customers will receive a free trolley daily.
Expansion across GCC
Mark & Save currently operates eight stores in the UAE and 19 across the GCC. The upcoming branch in Ajman’s Al Thalla will be its 20th GCC outlet. The company plans to add eight more stores over the next six months.
“Mark & Save continues to expand its presence in the UAE and GCC by combining value-driven pricing with an unmatched customer experience,” said Debangshu Adhikari, Senior Vice President at Mark & Save.
“Its prime differentiator lies in listening closely to customer needs and adapting its product assortment accordingly.”
The retailer sources products from various countries, including Poland, Turkey, Norway, the UK, Spain, China, Bangladesh, and Thailand, ensuring wide appeal across nationalities.
Mohammed Fasil, Head of Operations, said: “It has a diverse market focus as it serves a wide range of nationalities with products tailored to cultural preferences. It has an assortment that reflects communities, ensuring ethnic or nationality-specific products are always available.”
With a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Mark & Save aims to support the retail sector not only through expansion but also by creating jobs. The company offers over 200,000 products in each hypermarket and describes its approach as “affordable luxury.”
Regional and global goals
Mark & Save is part of Western International Group, which operates a wide retail network in the GCC. The brand is present in five countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Future plans include expanding into India, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, with a long-term goal of reaching 500 stores globally.
According to Dubai Chambers, the UAE’s retail sector is projected to grow at 6.6% annually, with retail sales expected to reach US$70.5 billion by 2025. Store-based retailing is forecast to grow at 5.7% CAGR, while online retail could see faster growth at 14.8%.
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