06.06.2007 | INTERSPORT, represented by the Al-Futtaim Group in the United Arab Emirates, is proud to announce the first store opening in the Emirates at the Times Square Centre on Shaikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
Located on the ground level of the mall, the 13500 square feet the store will offer sports
enthusiasts the largest number of international sporting brands under one roof, including its
in-house brands such as PRO TOUCH, McKINLEY, FIREFLY, ETIREL, DYNATOUR.
In line with the international concept of the brand, the store has been segregated by sports
categories providing expert gear for golf, football, tennis, squash, fitness, water sports,
outdoor, with a special focus on women’s and kids products.
Speaking at the opening, Jim McCallum, Group Director – Retail, Al-Futtaim Group, said, “We
are pleased to announce the opening of UAE’s first INTERSPORT store. As the brand promises, the
outlet will not only showcase a large variety of sports brands but will also provide customers with
expert advice for all their sporting needs.”
McCallum further added, “This store opening kick-starts our expansion plans for the brand and
will be followed by four more stores across the UAE by 2009.”