Emirates launches Emirates World store in Riyadh

Emirates has inaugurated its first Emirates World store in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in its retail expansion across the GCC. Here’s a detailed look at what this new flagship store offers and why it’s significant:

A New Retail Experience in Riyadh
- Location & Size: Situated in the heart of Riyadh, the store spans 288 square meters and features a lounge-inspired design for a premium customer experience.
- Immersive Travel Planning: Visitors can explore Emirates’ signature onboard products like the A380 Onboard Lounge and First-Class suite through interactive displays.
- Personalized Services: The store offers one-on-one consultations for itinerary planning, ticketing, Emirates Holidays, and Skywards support—all handled by cross-trained travel consultants.

Strategic Importance
- First in GCC Outside Dubai: This is Emirates’ first Emirates World store in the GCC outside of Dubai, reflecting its commitment to Saudi Arabia.
- Leadership Presence: The launch was attended by key Emirates executives including Adnan Kazim, Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, and Adil Al Ghaith, along with UAE Ambassador Matar Salem Al Dhaheri and Ali Rajab from Saudi Arabia’s GACA.

Strengthening Ties with Saudi Arabia
- Flight Connectivity: Emirates operates 74 weekly flights between Dubai and four Saudi cities—Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina—connecting travelers to over 150 global destinations.

- Recent Investments:
- Premium lounge opened in Jeddah.
- Chauffeur-Drive Service launched in Riyadh.
- Deployment of advanced aircraft like the Airbus A350, A380, and retrofitted Boeing 777s.
- Vision 2030 Alignment: The store supports Saudi Arabia’s tourism and economic goals under Vision 2030, fostering stronger UAE–KSA ties.