Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Lulu Retail continues its ambitious expansion in Saudi Arabia, marking another milestone with the opening of two new stores: one at Jabal Omar in Mecca and the other at Sahara Mall in Riyadh.

Being its first store in Mecca, the newest launched store is located near Masjid Al Haram, Jabal Omar, Ibrahim Al-Khalil Street, according to an official press release.

This highly anticipated opening marks a significant milestone, as it also represents Lulu’s 250th store globally, highlighting the retailer’s remarkable growth and expansion across the Middle East and beyond.

The grand opening was attended by Ziad Al Rugaib, Managing Director of Al Rugaib Holding, and Shehim Mohammed, Director of Lulu Saudi Hypermarkets, along with Hatim Mustansir, Regional Director of Lulu Hypermarkets, and other key officials.

Spanning an area of approximately 25,000 square feet, the new Lulu Express store offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping environment.

Located within the popular Sahara Mall, the other store is strategically positioned to serve both mall visitors and the surrounding community.

During the inauguration, Shehim Mohammed emphasized Lulu’s dedication to providing a seamless and high-quality shopping experience. He stated, “The Lulu Express Sahara Mall represents our continued commitment to expanding our reach in Saudi Arabia and offering our customers a shopping experience that combines quality, convenience, and value. This store reflects our dedication to meeting the unique needs of the local community.”

Founded in 1974, Lulu Retail, together with its subsidiaries, is the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer by selling space, sales, and number of stores, operating 250 hypermarkets, express, and mini-market stores across the six GCC countries.