Crate&Barrel Opens Bigger Store at Dubai Mall Amid UAE Growth

Crate&Barrel expands its Dubai Mall store to 1,100 square metres, adding a dedicated kids' section, wider furniture collections and personalisation services as the brand continues to strengthen its UAE retail presence.

Crate&Barrel has officially opened its expanded store at Dubai Mall, tripling its previous retail space to 1,100 square metres. The expansion introduces a dedicated kids' department, an extended range of furniture and houseware collections, and in-store embroidery and engraving services. The development marks another step in the brand's strategy to strengthen its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and enhance the shopping experience for customers.

The expanded store offers visitors a wider selection of home furnishings, accessories and decorative products. The dedicated children's section adds another category to its retail offering, while the personalisation services allow customers to customise selected purchases through embroidery and engraving. These additions aim to provide shoppers with greater choice and opportunities to create personalised living spaces.

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The store expansion also highlights the brand's focus on design-led retail experiences. Customers can access its Design Desk service, which provides complimentary, curated guidance for different areas of the home, including living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. The service helps shoppers explore furniture selections, interior styling ideas and coordinated design solutions.

The official opening takes place on November 13, 2026, with an exclusive event bringing together interior designers, tastemakers and brand associates. The programme includes a candle-making session conducted in collaboration with UAE-based small and medium-sized enterprise Adore Sands. Renowned interior designer Sawsan Haber also hosts a festive styling session, demonstrating how textures, colours and decorative elements can transform living spaces.

The event showcases Crate&Barrel's latest Fall-Winter collection alongside its holiday and seasonal offerings. Guests also explore the expanded retail space and its curated services. To mark the opening, the brand offers complimentary coffee and personalisation services with purchases during the launch day.

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The Dubai Mall expansion represents the brand's third store opening in the UAE during 2026, reflecting its continued investment in the market. Through its partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, Crate&Barrel continues to develop its retail footprint and connect international home furnishing collections with regional consumers. With its larger format, expanded product categories and additional customer services, the Dubai Mall store strengthens the brand's position in the UAE's home furnishings and lifestyle retail segment.