IKEA OPENS NEW STORE IN AL AIN, BRINGING AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOME SOLUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

IKEA, operated by Al-Futtaim, has officially opened its newest store at JIMI Mall in Al Ain, marking a key milestone in the brand’s ongoing expansion across the UAE. The new location offers customers a memorable shopping experience, reinforcing IKEA’s commitment to providing functional, affordable and modern home furnishing solutions to customers across the Emirates.

The opening was inaugurated by Vinod Jayan, Managing Director of IKEA UAE, Qatar, Oman and Egypt, who commented on the milestone, saying: “Our move to JIMI Mall in Al Ain is a significant step in our mission to make quality and sustainable home furnishings more accessible to people throughout the UAE. Dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience, we’re excited to better serve our customers and continue providing affordable solutions that enhance everyday life.”

A new go-to hub for everyday inspiration and convenience

The new store, the fourth of its kind in the UAE following successful smaller-format launches in Fujairah, Al Wahda Mall and Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi, offers a more compact and customer-focused shopping experience, spanning 8,200 square meters. The store features tailored offerings to meet the tastes and preferences of Al Ain’s residents, including room settings inspired by the local lifestyle and culture.

The thoughtfully designed layout features both the IKEA market hall and showroom area, offering a curated selection of 3,500 products for immediate purchase, alongside a visually engaging environment with over 4,300 items on display – all designed to reflect real-life living spaces and everyday needs. The store also features over 600 lowered price items and more than 200 pieces of furniture available for immediate take-away.

Sustainable home furnishings tailored to local tastes

Many of the items on display feature sustainable materials, reflecting IKEA’s commitment to eco-conscious living. The store has fulfilled the requirements of the LEED green building rating system and received Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, recognising its sustainable interior design and construction, including reduced energy consumption, water savings and improved air quality. It is powered entirely by renewable energy from EWEC.

Jayan added: “Sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do, and this store reflects our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint while delivering exceptional value. With a spacious layout, an expanded product range and a focus on eco-friendly solutions, we aim to offer great value, leading the way in creating a more responsible and affordable home furnishing industry that benefits every household in the UAE.”

The new IKEA Al Ain store empowers customers to make small, more sustainable everyday changes: create less waste, use less water and energy, reduce single-use items, and love their products for longer.

The IKEA dining experience

Customers in Al Ain can also look forward to visiting the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro and Swedish Food Market, offering a menu that combines Swedish dishes, international flavours and sustainable options including plant-based meals, ASC-certified salmon and UTZ-certified coffee. The Restaurant and Bistro together provide seating for over a hundred guests, with the Bistro featuring a convenient self-serve kiosk. Both the Bistro and Swedish Food Market have dedicated check-out counters to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Commitment to inclusion, equality and affordability

IKEA prides itself on creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, maintaining a near-equal gender ratio among its employees. The store exemplifies IKEA’s democratic design principles, ensuring that well-designed, functional and sustainable products are accessible to everyone.

Comprehensive services for a seamless experience

The new store offers a range of services designed to enhance the IKEA experience, such as Interior Design Services, Assembly, Delivery, Kitchen Services, Installation Services, Measuring Services, Gift Cards, as well as dedicated parking for the Click and Collect service.

IKEA strives to enhance the retail experience at its new location to become an integral part of the Al Ain community, welcoming residents with inspiration, value and practical solutions to enhance their homes and everyday living.