UAE-based LuLu Group has launched its newest hypermarket in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj city. It is LuLu’s 15th hypermarket in the Kingdom and 158th globally. The store was officially inaugurated by Musaed Abdullah Al-Madhi, governor of Al-Kharj, in the presence of several dignitaries.
Strategically located in the heart of Al-Kharj, the new hypermarket covers a total built-up area of over 161,000-square-feet.
Yusuf Ali M. A., chairman of LuLu Group, said: “We are proud to reach out to another potential market in Saudi Arabia, where we come closer and give a conducive shopping environment to shoppers based in distant locations and I am sure the shoppers here will be pleased by the new retail experience we have created here. Through our internationally sourced quality products and enthusiastic staff, Lulu has been the most preferred destination for different nationalities and we will continue to preserve this identity with our new store.”
Elaborating on the group’s expansion plans, Ali said: “We are upbeat about the vast investment opportunities laid open in the Kingdom, thanks to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
“We have already announced that as part of our expansion plans, 15 new hypermarkets will be opened in the Kingdom by 2020 at an investment of SR1 billion ($266 million). Under this plan, three hypermarkets have already been opened and another two hypermarkets are in line to be opened in Dammam and North Riyadh within the next three months.”
“This is apart from the SR1 billion that we have already invested in the Kingdom till now,” he added.
LuLu recently signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian National Guard to open two shopping centers and seven supermarkets in Dammam and Al-Ahsa. Works are in full swing to open three stores in the National Guard campus before the end of 2019.
“Investors need to support the economic reforms that are being introduced to boost the Kingdom’s economy and have to play an active role in the efforts to generate more jobs for the citizens,” said Ali
LuLu Hypermarket opens in Al-Kharj
LuLu Hypermarket opens in Al-Kharj
- Strategically located in the heart of Al-Kharj, the new hypermarket covers a total built-up area of over 161,000-square-feet
- It is LuLu’s 15th hypermarket in the Kingdom and 158th globally
LuLu expands specialty coffee footprint in KSA with Sulalat
LuLu Group has signed a landmark MoU with Sulalat Coffee during the 5th edition of World of Coffee Dubai trade show. This exclusive retail partnership is designed to enhance the specialty coffee offerings across LuLu Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia, meeting the growing demand for premium coffee experiences within the region.
The agreement was signed by Mohamed Haris, director, Saudi Arabia, LuLu Group, and Abdulelah Al-Murqi, marketing director, Sulalat Coffee. Through this collaboration, LuLu Group will provide a dedicated platform for Sulalat’s specialty-grade beans, which are globally sourced and roasted in Riyadh. This initiative ensures that world-class coffee quality, previously reserved for niche aficionados, is now readily accessible to coffee lovers throughout the Kingdom.
By partnering with Sulalat Coffee, LuLu Group is integrating artisanal expertise with large-scale retail excellence. Sulalat has been a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement in the region, and this partnership allows LuLu to showcase unique varieties and professional-grade roasting. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to celebrate the thriving local coffee culture and deliver an unparalleled selection of premium products to everyday consumers.
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, this partnership reinforces LuLu Group’s commitment to empowering homegrown brands and fostering economic diversification within the Kingdom. By providing a global stage for local excellence at events like World of Coffee Dubai, LuLu continues to support the growth of a vibrant private sector and a sustainable retail ecosystem.
As the premier platform for the industry, World of Coffee Dubai 2026 highlights the rapid growth and innovation within the regional coffee scene. With the event attracting more than 17,000 visitors and hundreds of global exhibitors, it provides a vital stage for industry leaders to connect.
