New Al-Futtaim IKEA store opens in City Center Fujairah, bringing affordable and sustainable shopping experience to the community
Fujairah, UAE – July 25, 2024: Al-Futtaim IKEA is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest store in City Centre Fujairah, marking a significant milestone in its continuous growth and commitment to innovation in the UAE. With a core belief that well-designed, functional, and sustainable products should be accessible to everyone, Al-Futtaim IKEA continues to deliver on its promise of affordability and quality.
The grand opening event was inaugurated by Vinod Jayan, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim IKEA, who expressed his excitement about this new chapter in Al-Futtaim IKEA’s journey in the UAE. “Today, we unveil a new chapter in Al-Futtaim IKEA’s journey in the UAE. This is not just a store opening; it’s a celebration of our continuous growth and our dedication to serving the diverse communities across the Emirates,” said Vinod Jayan.
Innovative Store Concept
This new store in Fujairah is the second of its kind in the UAE, following the successful launch of the small store concept in Al Wahda Mall in 2020. Spread over 2,750 square meters in a one-level store format, the new store provides customers with a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. The marketplace includes products for immediate take-away, allowing customers to touch and try home furnishing products and experience solutions in an inspiring environment.
Local Relevance and Sustainability
Understanding the unique tastes and preferences of customers in different regions, the store features seven room settings reflecting the local lifestyle and culture. Vinod Jayan highlighted that out of the 4,000 articles on display, close to 1,900 – nearly 47% – are sustainable, reflecting IKEA’s commitment to healthy and sustainable living. The store is on track to receive LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, highlighting its eco-friendly design and construction. This certification signifies that the store is designed to consume 10% less energy, save 55% more water, and provide enhanced air quality. Vinod remarked, ‘We are dedicated to waste reduction and recycling. By incorporating reclaimed construction materials, we have ensured lower energy consumption, significant water savings, and improved air quality throughout the building process.’
Commitment to Fairness, Equality, and Affordability
Al-Futtaim IKEA prides itself on fairness and equality, boasting a close to 50:50 gender ratio among its employees. The store exemplifies IKEA’s democratic design principles, ensuring well-designed, functional, and sustainable products are accessible to everyone without breaking the bank.
A Culinary Delight
The Fujairah store introduces the city’s first Bistro and Swedish Food Market, conveniently connected to the shopping center. It offers a sustainable food range, including plant balls, ASC certified salmon, and UTZ certified coffee. The Bistro and Swedish Food Market feature a self-serve ordering kiosk, and check-out counters for a seamless dining experience.
Comprehensive Services for a Seamless Experience
The new store includes various services designed to enhance the IKEA experience, such as Interior Design Services, Assembly, Delivery, Kitchen Services, Installation Services, Measuring Service, Gift Cards, and Sewing Service. These services ensure a smooth and convenient shopping experience, making it easier for customers to create their dream homes.
Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties said: “We are delighted to welcome the newest IKEA store at City Centre Fujairah. Not only is this a milestone for Majid Al Futtaim and City Centre Fujairah, but it is also a showcase of our commitment to bringing world-class brands and exceptional shopping experiences closer to our valued customers in the Northern Emirates. We look forward to continuing to enrich communities and create great moments for everyone, every day.”
Vinod Jayan concluded the event by stating, “This new store is a testament to our commitment to bringing the IKEA experience closer to you. We are here to provide you with not just products, but solutions and inspiration to create a better everyday life for yourself and your loved ones.”
For more information, please visit www.ikea.ae
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About Al-Futtaim IKEA UAE
IKEA UAE, a member of Al-Futtaim group of companies, offers an extensive range of home furnishing products & accessories of good design, value and functionality. In the UAE for 30 years, the IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City, Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi closely follow the popular self-serve and self-assembly concept which was conceived in Sweden over half a century ago. IKEA serves a wide choice of refreshments at the IKEA Restaurant and Café. The Customer Ordering and Collection Point in Al Ain offers residents easy access to well-designed products at a great price.Customers can also join the IKEA FAMILY loyalty programme to avail of great offers and extended services on every visit to the store. Toll free number for the world-famous brand is 800 4532 (800 IKEA). For more information visit www.IKEA.ae, www.facebook.com/IKEAUAE or @IKEAUAE on Twitter.
About Al-Futtaim Group
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organisation to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day. For more information, visit: www.alfuttaim.com
