New Openings in Dubai 2026: What’s Coming Soon
New Openings in Dubai are set to bring even more places to shop, dine, stay and explore across the city. From international brands making their Dubai debut to new restaurants, attractions, hotels and entertainment destinations, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2026 and beyond.
Here’s a look at what’s opening soon in Dubai, including confirmed upcoming openings and expected launch dates.
New Stores Opening Soon in Dubai
Dubai continues to attract major international fashion, beauty, sportswear and lifestyle brands, with several new stores preparing to open.
LoveShackFancy
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fashion & Lifestyle
Opening: Coming Soon
New York fashion and lifestyle brand LoveShackFancy is preparing to open its first dedicated store in the UAE at Dubai Mall.
Known for its romantic, vintage-inspired fashion, floral prints and feminine designs, the Dubai store will mark an important UAE debut for the brand.
Anta
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Sportswear
Opening: Coming Soon
Chinese sportswear brand Anta is opening a new store at Dubai Mall.
The upcoming location will be Anta’s third in Dubai and is expected to feature running footwear, training apparel and active lifestyle collections.
Camper
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Footwear
Opening: Coming Soon
Spanish footwear brand Camper is set to open a new location at Dubai Mall, bringing its distinctive contemporary footwear and accessories to the shopping destination.
Chow Tai Fook
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Jewellery
Opening: Coming Soon
Hong Kong luxury jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook is preparing to open at Dubai Mall.
Cult Gaia
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fashion & Lifestyle
Opening: Coming Soon
Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle brand Cult Gaia is opening a dedicated Dubai Mall store featuring its distinctive fashion, handbags and sculptural accessories.
Dior Parfums
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Beauty & Fragrance
Opening: Coming Soon
Dior Parfums is set to open a dedicated fragrance boutique at Dubai Mall.
Fabletics
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Activewear
Opening: Coming Soon
Activewear and lifestyle brand Fabletics is preparing to open a physical store at Dubai Mall, offering workout wear, athleisure and loungewear.
Gissah
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fragrance
Opening: Coming Soon
Kuwaiti luxury fragrance brand Gissah is expanding its Dubai presence with a new location at Dubai Mall.
Kilian Paris
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fragrance
Opening: Coming Soon
French luxury fragrance house Kilian Paris is preparing to open a new boutique at Dubai Mall.
Nishane
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fragrance
Opening: Coming Soon
Turkish niche fragrance house Nishane is set to open its own dedicated store at Dubai Mall.
Off-White
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Luxury Fashion
Opening: Coming Soon
Luxury fashion and streetwear brand Off-White is opening a new location at Dubai Mall.
On
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Sportswear & Footwear
Opening: Coming Soon
Following the opening of its first UAE store at Mall of the Emirates, Swiss performance brand On is preparing to open another Dubai location at Dubai Mall.
Roja
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Fragrance
Opening: Coming Soon
British luxury fragrance house Roja is preparing to open a standalone boutique at Dubai Mall.
Vhernier
Location: Dubai Mall
Category: Jewellery
Opening: Coming Soon
Italian luxury jewellery house Vhernier is set to open a dedicated boutique at Dubai Mall.
New Restaurants Opening Soon in Dubai
Dubai’s dining scene is also getting several exciting additions, from international restaurant debuts to new homegrown concepts.
Hudson & Rye
Location: DIFC Square
Cuisine: New York Deli
Expected opening: August 25, 2026
Hudson & Rye is bringing traditional New York deli culture to DIFC, with classics such as Reuben sandwiches, house-made pastrami, burgers, potato pancakes and New York-style cheesecake expected on the menu.
El Primo Taquería
Location: Bada’a Aswaaq Mall, Al Wasl Road
Cuisine: Mexican
Expected opening: August 26, 2026
El Primo Taquería is a new Mexican concept from chef Jonathan Colin, inspired by the taquerias and flavours of Mexico City.
Cocina Tres
Location: Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay
Cuisine: Mexican
Opening: Coming Soon
Cocina Tres is an upcoming Mexican dining concept focusing on authentic techniques, regional flavours, handmade tortillas and wood-fired cooking.
Abra
Location: Etihad Museum
Cuisine: Emirati
Opening: Coming Soon
Emirati chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi is preparing to open Abra, a new restaurant celebrating Emirati ingredients, recipes and culinary heritage.
Anara by Kunal Kapur
Location: City Centre Mirdif
Cuisine: Indian
Opening: Coming Soon
Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur is bringing Anara by Kunal Kapur to Dubai, with a contemporary approach to Indian cuisine.
Rehla
Location: City Centre Mirdif
Cuisine: Khaleeji
Opening: Coming Soon
Rehla is an upcoming Gulf-inspired restaurant from Independent Food Company, the hospitality group behind SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere and Public.
Akiro
Location: Dar Wasl Mall
Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian / Nikkei
Opening: Coming Soon
Akiro is heading to Dubai with a Nikkei concept combining Japanese techniques and Peruvian influences.
Hikiniku To Come
Location: Alserkal Avenue
Cuisine: Japanese
Expected opening: Q4 2026
Tokyo favourite Hikiniku To Come is set to make its Dubai debut, known for charcoal-grilled wagyu hamburger steaks and traditional Japanese rice.
New Malls Opening Soon in Dubai
Dubai is also getting several new shopping destinations, from neighbourhood malls to major retail and lifestyle developments.
First Avenue Mall Jumeirah
Location: Jumeirah, near Mercato Beach
Expected opening: 2026
First Avenue Mall Jumeirah is set to bring a new mix of retail, dining, wellness and family-focused venues to Jumeirah. Confirmed names include Nala, Watch House, Go Greek and several new dining concepts.
Le Meryeme Mall – Liwan
Location: Wadi Al Safa 2, Liwan
Expected opening: Second half of 2026
Le Meryeme Mall – Liwan is a new Spanish-inspired luxury destination featuring retail stores, restaurants, cafés, landscaped green spaces and a pool.
Le Meryeme Mall – The Villa
Location: Wadi Al Safa 5, The Villa
Expected opening: Q3 2026
The new Le Meryeme Mall – The Villa will span around 124,000 sq ft and feature retail, family-friendly dining, wellness and leisure spaces, with a design focused on natural light and indoor-outdoor areas.
Sobha Mall
Location: Sobha Hartland
Expected opening: Late 2026
The upcoming Sobha Mall will be a 339,000 sq ft shopping and lifestyle destination featuring around 35 retail and F&B outlets, more than 10 dining options, a supermarket, gym, play courts and entertainment facilities.
South Bay Mall
Location: Dubai South
Opening: To be announced
South Bay Mall is planned as a 200,000 sq ft retail destination with around 60 retail units, two major stores and a premium food hall. The development will also feature lagoon views, outdoor leisure areas, a gym, spa and clubhouse.
Ghaf Woods Mall
Location: Ghaf Woods, Dubai
Opening: To be announced
Ghaf Woods Mall will be a forest-integrated shopping and leisure destination combining nature and technology. The mall is planned to feature retail, dining, entertainment and leisure experiences within the Ghaf Woods community.
HAYAT Community Mall
Location: HAYAT by Dubai South
Opening: To be announced
A new community mall and retail boulevard is planned as part of the upcoming HAYAT neighbourhood near Al Maktoum International Airport, with shops, cafés and essential services.
New Dubai South Mall
Location: Near Al Maktoum International Airport
Opening: To be announced
A major new shopping mall is planned as the retail anchor of a large mixed-use community near Al Maktoum International Airport. The Majid Al Futtaim-developed destination is expected to combine retail, entertainment and lifestyle offerings.
Dubai Square
Location: Dubai Creek Harbour
Expected opening: 2028
Dubai Square is a major future retail and entertainment destination planned for Dubai Creek Harbour. Described as an indoor city, the development is expected to combine shopping, dining, entertainment and new technology-driven experiences.
New Attractions & Entertainment Opening Soon in Dubai
Dubai also has a growing line-up of new attractions, entertainment venues and experiences on the way.
New confirmed attractions and entertainment openings will be added here as opening dates are announced.
New Hotels & Resorts Opening Soon in Dubai
Several new hotels and resorts are also expected to join Dubai’s hospitality scene.
Upcoming hotels will be added here once their opening dates and details are confirmed.
