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25 June, 2025 ‐ Merex Investment is proud to announce that J1 Beach has been awarded the ‘Most Innovative F&B Concept’ at the prestigious Retail & Leisure International (RLI) Awards. Marking a significant milestone, the 20th edition of the Global RLI Awards took place on 25 June at The Londoner Hotel in London. Receiving this… Read more »

Dubai, UAE – April 2025: Dubai’s premier beachfront destination, J1 Beach by Merex Investment, now offers guests the opportunity to arrive by sea – introducing a new way to embrace the Riviera lifestyle in the heart of the city. In collaboration with D-Marin, the region’s leading marina network, visitors can now sail directly to one… Read more »

April 2025: With the country’s fastest growing sports franchise sweeping the globe one game at a time, the game day energy now extends beyond the court to City Walk. Located in the heart of Dubai and home to Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk has been named Dubai Basketball’s official supporting partner, enhancing the fan experience with… Read more »

Our Merex destinations have been recognized at The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R)MENA Awards 2024 . The 4 gold awards and 2 silver awards across marketing excellence and development/ renovation are indicative of how as an organization, visitor experience is at the foundation of all our efforts.   Here are the final… Read more »

The first restaurant – Gigi Rigolatto – opened on 14 October, inviting guests to savour bold flavours in a vibrant setting Destination to house 13 internationally acclaimed licensed concepts, including the world’s largest beach club Diners can take a journey of exquisite flavours and signature dishes ranging from French, Italian, Middle Eastern, Asian-Mediterranean, and Pan-Asian… Read more »

City Walk has added three new restaurants to its licensed dining district, C2, providing even more diverse options for family and friends to enjoy quality time together. As the weather gets better, it’s the perfect time to spend lively evenings outdoors on alfresco terraces with loved ones. Since its debut in January 2024, C2 has… Read more »

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announces the opening of its first restaurant in Dubai in partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group. Located at ‘The Beach, JBR’, in partnership with Merex Investment, a joint venture between Dubai Holding and Brookfield Asset Management, this new location marks Chipotle’s first restaurant in the United Arab… Read more »

Dubai, UAE-30 April 2024: Merex Investment marks a significant milestone with the near completion of J1 Beach, its flagship beachfront project situated in the vibrant Jumeirah neighbourhood.  Nearing 94% completion and slated for a grand opening in September 2024, J1 Beach is poised to redefine the Dubai beachfront experience with its innovative design, luxury dining… Read more »

·  The partnership will facilitate digitisation of rental collections through Visa & PayMate’s seamless integration. ·  As part of the Smart Dubai initiative this is in line with Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) vision to digitise and revolutionise real estate & rental collections. ·  A distinctive and unique proposition for real estate developers and tenants in… Read more »

Initiative will see students from six schools team up with a renowned sustainability artist to transform waste and recycled materials into artistic masterpieces Dubai-UAE, 30 January 2024: Merex Investment has invited students from Dubai schools to channel their creativity for a good cause as part of the company’s sustainability programme at its lifestyle destinations –… Read more »