7 grandes enseignes ferment à Dubaï : la crise immobilière qui secoue les centres commerciaux

Dubai has built one of the world’s most ambitious retail economies. But behind the luxury storefronts, sprawling malls, and image of an invincible city, several major closures reveal a much deeper crisis. In this documentary, we analyze seven store closures in Dubai that are shaking up the retail, commercial real estate, and economy of the United Arab Emirates. From Pottery Barn to West Elm, from Debenhams to River Island, including the weakening of the Alshaya Group, the permanent closure of THAT Concept Store, and the tensions affecting major luxury brands, this investigation shows why Dubai’s retail model is reaching a critical turning point. Behind every closed storefront lies massive real estate pressure: rising rents, declining new leases, more fragile foot traffic, dependence on international tourism, and geopolitical shocks that have shaken investor confidence. Even the most powerful brands are no longer entirely protected when costs skyrocket and demand slows. This isn't just a story of stores closing. It's the story of a market revealing its limitations, a commercial real estate sector under pressure, and a city that must rethink its economic future. #Dubai #DubaiRealEstate #DubaiEconomy