Abu Dhabi, UAE – LuLu Group International, founded by the visionary Yusuff Ali M.A, has evolved into a global economic force, marking its presence in strategic locations worldwide. With an impressive annual turnover of USD 8 billion, the conglomerate has become a key contributor to the economic standing of the Gulf region.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, LuLu Group operates in 23 countries across the Middle East, Asia, the U.S., and Europe. Its business portfolio spans hypermarket operations, shopping mall development, manufacturing and trading of goods, hospitality assets, and real estate. The group’s success lies in its ability to diversify and adapt to the evolving global market.
LuLu Group’s retail division, boasting an annual turnover of USD 8 billion, stands as a powerhouse in the Middle East’s economic landscape. With a robust presence in hypermarkets, shopping malls, food processing plants, wholesale distribution, hospitality properties, and real estate development, LuLu Group continues to set new benchmarks in the retail sector.
Established in the early nineties, LuLu Hypermarket is the fastest-growing retail chain in the Middle East and Asia. It pioneered the hypermarket business in the region, providing a one-stop shopping destination with operations in the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Serving over 1,100,000 shoppers daily, LuLu Hypermarket’s commitment to quality products and a conducive shopping environment has redefined retail experiences.
Currently, LuLu Group operates 260 LuLu stores and 24 shopping malls across the GCC, Egypt, India, and the Far East. These two successful entities have become the foundation of new benchmarks in retail through its upgraded services, product categories, amenities, and design layout.
In 2000, LuLu Group opened its first Lulu Hypermarket store in Dubai, setting the stage for an aggressive expansion plan. The group quickly grew into a retail giant with multiple outlets across the UAE and expanded into Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen. The inauguration of LuLu Hypermarket in Kochi, India, in 2013 marked a significant milestone, showcasing the group’s global reach.
With distribution companies spanning India, the U.S., Europe, Middle East countries, and the Philippines, the group continues to strengthen its global footprint. Future plans include additional trading offices in Turkey and Vietnam.
As LuLu Group International continues to innovate and expand, its vision includes substantial investments in an international convention center, a five-star hotel, and a mall in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, showcasing its commitment to contributing to India’s economic growth. The recent inauguration of Lulu Mall in Thiruvananthapuram in December 2021 reflects the group’s dedication to creating world-class facilities. (GT)
