England’s quaint Bicester Village prepares to welcome Gulf shoppers – in pictures

  • Bicester Village in Oxfordshire, England. The designer outlet is traditionally a popular destination for Gulf tourists heading to London. Photo: Bicester Village
    Bicester Village in Oxfordshire, England. The designer outlet is traditionally a popular destination for Gulf tourists heading to London. Photo: Bicester Village
  • As with all retail destinations in England, the centre was closed to shoppers during the country’s three lockdowns, reopening on April 12 in line with government regulations. Photo: Alamy
    As with all retail destinations in England, the centre was closed to shoppers during the country’s three lockdowns, reopening on April 12 in line with government regulations. Photo: Alamy
  • Now shoppers from the Gulf are slowly returning, led by visitors from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Photo: Bicester Village
    Now shoppers from the Gulf are slowly returning, led by visitors from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Photo: Bicester Village
  • The entrance of the The Apartment, a collection of luxury suites where the Village’s VIP clients are invited to relax try on clothes during a long day’s shopping. Photo: Bicester Village
    The entrance of the The Apartment, a collection of luxury suites where the Village’s VIP clients are invited to relax try on clothes during a long day’s shopping. Photo: Bicester Village
  • The Apartment is an opulent space in which VIP guests can unwind, take refreshments and meet a personal shopper. Photo: Bicester Village
    The Apartment is an opulent space in which VIP guests can unwind, take refreshments and meet a personal shopper. Photo: Bicester Village
  • A suite within The Apartment. Photo: Bicester Village
    A suite within The Apartment. Photo: Bicester Village
  • Cafe Wolseley. Photo: Bicester Village
    Cafe Wolseley. Photo: Bicester Village
  • A display of tea and cakes at Cafe Wolseley. Photo: Bicester Village
    A display of tea and cakes at Cafe Wolseley. Photo: Bicester Village
  • More than seven million people visited Bicester Village in 2019. Photo: Alamy
    More than seven million people visited Bicester Village in 2019. Photo: Alamy
  • Bicester Village was built in 1995 by American Scott Malkin. Photo: Alamy
    Bicester Village was built in 1995 by American Scott Malkin. Photo: Alamy