The Journey
The 1980s bring a priceless nostalgia as the world grooved to top hits like the Chariots of Fire, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5, Endless love. Major events made milestones such as Dubai's First Grand Prix - the biggest motor racing event that hit the region with racing and classic cars being a major part of the attraction, and Trade Centre was the only tallest building in Dubai boasting its pride of bringing world together under one roof.
While the UAE was opening doors to the world to open businesses, Al Ghurair family had a vision to build a futuristic modern shopping centre right here in the Middle East, which would transform Dubai and the rest of the region's shopping culture as never before. Al Ghurair Centre was established in 1981 as the First Shopping Mall in the Middle East region and the Emirate of Dubai. With no time, just like the city of Dubai, it grew in popularity, setting new retail standards along the way.