The key facts

  • The agreement was signed by Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed and LuLu Group chairman Yusuf Ali
  • A hypermarket spanning more than 210,000 sq ft will open in Al Shahama by the end of 2027
  • Construction will be carried out by Sunad Real Estate Management and Benaa Al Mostaqbal Contracting under the supervision of Bunyan Engineering Consultancy

New hypermarket agreement in Al Shahama

A new LuLu hypermarket will open in Abu Dhabi's Al Shahama district by the end of 2027. The agreement to implement the project was signed by Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed, owner of Maqam International Holding Company, and LuLu Group chairman Yusuf Ali Musaliam Abdul Kader, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on Friday, November 7, The National reports.

Area, timeline and project participants

The hypermarket will span more than 210,000 square feet and will serve residents of Al Shahama and nearby areas. The project is expected to open in time for the 56th Eid Al Etihad celebrations in 2027. The developer will be Sunad Real Estate Management, a subsidiary of Maqam International Holding Company, while construction work will be carried out by Benaa Al Mostaqbal Contracting under the supervision of Bunyan Engineering Consultancy.

LuLu's ties with Abu Dhabi

Yusuf Ali noted that the project continues LuLu Group's long-standing relationship with Abu Dhabi, which began in 1980, and emphasized that the emirate played a key role in the group's growth and success. Since then, LuLu Group has become one of the largest retail operators in the region, and the new store in Al Shahama strengthens its presence in a growing residential area.