Form & Taste

Dubai

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An opulent, deserted luxury shopping mall in Dubai, symbolizing the significant drop in sales and the impact of regional conflicts on high-end retail.
Brands

Luxury brands face Middle East conflict strategy challenges

Sales at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates plummeted by 30-50% in March.

Luca Bianchi·April 19, 2026
Empty luxury storefronts in a Dubai mall, symbolizing a sharp decline in sales due to regional tensions and conflict.
Brands

Regional tensions send luxury brand sales tumbling in UAE

In March 2026, sales at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates plummeted by 30% to 50% compared to last year, a stark indicator of how quickly regional tensions, including the Iran conflict, are reshaping globa

Oliver Dane·April 13, 2026