Strengthening its presence in one of its most significant global markets, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer globally, has inaugurated three new showrooms in Dubai, at Al Qusais, Discovery Gardens, and Karama. The expansion reinforces the brand's commitment to offering exceptional jewellery shopping experiences while bringing its extensive range of jewellery collections closer to customers across the UAE.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Al Qusais showroom by acclaimed Indian actor Suriya, in the presence of Mr. Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group; Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD - International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Mayankutty C, Senior Director at Malabar Group; Mr. Ameer CMC, Director of Finance & Admin at Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Sakkeer P, Head of Merchandising & SCM (Gold) at Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Ranjith KV, Regional Head - UAE; other senior management team members, customers, and well-wishers. The inauguration witnessed an enthusiastic turnout from fans and customers, reflecting the actor's immense popularity and the strong bond he shares with the brand. The newly launched showrooms at Discovery Gardens and Karama were also opened as part of the expansion initiative, further strengthening Malabar Gold & Diamonds' retail footprint in Dubai.
Commenting on the occasion, M.P. Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group, said:
"The UAE has played a pivotal role in the remarkable growth journey of Malabar Gold & Diamonds over the years. Beyond being one of our most important markets, it is also home to our international operations headquarters and has been instrumental in shaping our global expansion strategy. The country's progressive vision, business-friendly ecosystem, and multicultural customer base continue to create immense opportunities for sustainable growth. The inauguration of these three new showrooms is a reflection of our confidence in the UAE's future and our commitment to enhancing customer convenience across key locations. As we continue expanding our global footprint, our larger ambition remains unchanged: to be the world's most trusted and preferred jewellery retailer by delivering unparalleled quality, exceptional value, and memorable experiences while upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and customer satisfaction."
Designed as world-class jewellery destinations, the new showrooms at Al Qusais, Discovery Gardens, and Karama seamlessly blend elegance, comfort, and innovation. Featuring sophisticated interiors, spacious display areas, dedicated consultation spaces, and an extensive showcase of gold, diamond, precious gemstone, platinum, bridal, and contemporary jewellery collections, the showrooms have been curated to cater to the diverse preferences of Dubai's multicultural clientele. The Al Qusais and Karama showrooms further elevate the customer experience with exclusive luxury lounges, providing a refined and personalised setting for customers to explore jewellery collections and celebrate special purchase occasions.
K.P. Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman, Malabar Group, said:
"We are delighted by the overwhelming response received during the inauguration celebrations, which once again highlights the deep trust and confidence customers have for the Malabar Gold & Diamonds brand. Every new showroom opening is not merely a business milestone but an opportunity to further strengthen our relationship with the communities we serve. As a responsible jeweller, we remain deeply committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. From responsible sourcing and quality assurance to customer protection and community-focused initiatives, we continuously strive to create a positive impact beyond retail. The exceptional turnout and support witnessed today encourage us to continue raising industry benchmarks while staying true to the values that have defined our journey."
Shamlal Ahamed, MD - International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, said:
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Suriya for joining us on this special occasion and making the inauguration celebrations even more memorable. Our association with him spans several years and has been built on mutual trust, shared values, and a common commitment to excellence. The new showrooms at Al Qusais, Discovery Gardens, and Karama have been designed to offer a truly elevated jewellery shopping experience, featuring spacious layouts, contemporary interiors, personalised service, and an extensive portfolio of gold, diamond, precious gemstone, and bridal jewellery collections. We are confident that these showrooms will set new benchmarks in customer experience and become preferred jewellery destinations for residents and visitors alike."
To celebrate the launch, customers can avail a range of exciting inaugural offers, including free cash vouchers on diamond and precious gemstone jewellery purchases, special discounts on selected jewellery categories and several other festive benefits until 8 November across all Malabar Gold & Diamonds showrooms in the UAE.
The expansion further underscores the brand's long-term commitment to the UAE market and its vision of making premium jewellery shopping more accessible, convenient, and rewarding for customers across the region. With a strong international presence and a legacy built on trust and excellence, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to strengthen its position as one of the preferred jewellery retail brands globally.
Editor’s Note
Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.
With an annual turnover of $9.46 billion, the company currently ranks as the 4th largest jewellery retailer globally and today has a strong retail network of over 450 showrooms spread across 14 countries in addition to multiple offices, design centers, wholesale units, and factories spread across India, Middle East, Far East, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. The group, owned by 3,500 shareholders, has more than 30,000 professionals from over 26 countries working towards its continued success. Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewelry at any time and on any day from the comfort of their homes.
The group also operates MGD – Lifestyle Jewellery, a retail concept offering trendy and light weight jewellery that represents the independent and the modern woman through its designs and collections.
Mojawhraty by Malabar is the latest retail concept from the brand, exclusively catering to Arabic audience globally. Mojawhraty blends Arabic tradition with modern elegance.
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) has been the primary commitment of the group since its inception. The key ESG focus area of Malabar Group are Health, Housing, Hunger Free World, Education, Environment and Women empowerment. Integrating the principles of responsibility and sustainability into its core business, Malabar Group periodically strengthens its ESG goals to remain a socially conscious and responsible organization. The group contributes 5% of its profit to such initiatives in the same country of operation.