United Arab Emirates, 28th April 2009: Paris Gallery, the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East, was honoured at the fourth annual Retail Middle East Awards, last night.

In a ceremony held at The Monarch Dubai, Paris Gallery overcame prestigious competition to be crowned the Middle East’s Premium Luxury Retailer.

For over 25 years, Paris Gallery has been setting the standard for luxury retail shopping in the region and the network now boasts over 40 luxurious specialty stores located in prime retail addresses across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. Paris Gallery offers a premium assortment of over 450 international brands in fragrances, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, fashion apparel, eyewear and accessories.

After the ceremony, Mr Ismail Al Fahim, said that being named the Premium Luxury Retailer in the Middle East underscores Paris Gallery’s place in the regional market.

“We are delighted to receive this award; it acknowledges the great work of our team and the effort that has gone into establishing our brand in the region over the last 25 years,” he said. “By putting customers at the forefront of everything we do, Paris Gallery has established itself as the leading luxury retailer and one of the most recognisable home-grown brands in the Middle East. We are honoured to have been recognised with this award.”

The Retail ME Awards comprise 17 categories, each highlighting the outstanding performances of regional and international retailers and brands, ranging from achievements in marketing, customer service and loyalty programmes, store design, innovative concepts, to exceptional retailers in various retail segments.

A panel of judges comprising of industry personalities assess and decide each category’s winners based on clearly defined submission rules.
About Paris Gallery
Paris Gallery – the flagship brand of Al Fahim Holdings’ retail division – is the leading luxury specialty store in the UAE. With over 40 stores across the Middle East offering an extensive selection of international brands in fragrances, cosmetics, watches eyewear, and fashion apparel, Paris Gallery is the destination of choice for the discerning customer.

For over 25 years, Paris Gallery has set the standard for luxury retail and style in the Middle East by enhancing the shopping experience with rich shopping environments, innovative retail concepts, and impeccable service standards characterized by its signature traditional Arabic hospitality.
www.parisgallery.com