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Al Futtaim Group

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Dubai family group in automotive, retail, real estate, financial services and healthcare

About Al Futtaim Group

Al-Futtaim Group is one of the largest family-owned business groups in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, its history goes back to the 1930s, when the Al-Futtaim family began trading in the city.

Automotive is one of its biggest businesses. Al-Futtaim represents Toyota and Lexus in the UAE, along with other brands, and runs a large network of showrooms, service centres and rental and leasing operations.

In retail, the group operates franchises of international brands, including IKEA, ACE, Marks & Spencer and Toys "R" Us, among many others, across stores and online channels.

Real estate is another major area. Al-Futtaim developed Dubai Festival City, a large mixed-use community with a mall, hotels, homes and offices, along with other projects in the region.

The group also has businesses in financial services, including insurance through Orient Insurance, as well as healthcare, engineering and technology services.

Al-Futtaim employs tens of thousands of people across several countries and has invested heavily in digital transformation, building online sales channels and customer apps.

Family conglomerates like Al-Futtaim shape much of the UAE's consumer economy, since they hold the local rights to many global brands.

Startups UAE lists Al-Futtaim Group among the UAE's major business groups.
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