• “Dubai is the second most important retail centre in the world after London,” Fortnum’s chief executive Ewan Venters told British newspaper The Sunday Times.
    “Dubai is the second most important retail centre in the world after London,” Fortnum’s chief executive Ewan Venters told British newspaper The Sunday Times.
  • The Dubai store will be spread over 875 square metres.
    The Dubai store will be spread over 875 square metres.
  • Founded in the exclusive London neighbourhood of Piccadilly by a footman to Queen Anne in 1707, Fortnum’s has long touted its wares to the scions of British aristocracy.
    Founded in the exclusive London neighbourhood of Piccadilly by a footman to Queen Anne in 1707, Fortnum’s has long touted its wares to the scions of British aristocracy.
  • The company opened its second store in Britain in November last year, having previously operated a single outlet for the preceding 307 years.
    The company opened its second store in Britain in November last year, having previously operated a single outlet for the preceding 307 years.
  • It will have an assortment of Fortnum’s products, including teas, biscuits, jams, sweetmeats, preserves and hampers.
    It will have an assortment of Fortnum’s products, including teas, biscuits, jams, sweetmeats, preserves and hampers.
  • The products for the Dubai store will come from its Piccadilly range.
    The products for the Dubai store will come from its Piccadilly range.
  • The shop will also house a dining salon, where English afternoon tea will be served.
    The shop will also house a dining salon, where English afternoon tea will be served.
  • The Dubai store will feature a tea salon and an ice-cream parlour serving its signature Knickerbocker Glory.
    The Dubai store will feature a tea salon and an ice-cream parlour serving its signature Knickerbocker Glory.
  • Fortnum & Mason is famed for its decadent hampers which can cost up to £5,000 - or Dh30,000.
    Fortnum & Mason is famed for its decadent hampers which can cost up to £5,000 - or Dh30,000.

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In pictures: Sneak peek into Fortnum and Mason store in Dubai before opening day

Julie Nicholson

March 19, 2014

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The British luxury grocer and retailer will open the doors at its three-storey Downtown Dubai branch on March 21.

Photos by Sarah Dea

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