Jashanmal. Where heritage meets modern living.

The Jashanmal Group is one of the leading trading, distribution, and retail companies in the Middle East with more than 20 internationally curated brands

Founded in 1919 by Rao Sahib Jashanmal in Basra, Iraq, the Jashanmal Group is one of the leading retail, distribution, e-commerce and trading businesses in the Middle East headquartered in Dubai, with operations across the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and India.

The Group operates a network of Jashanmal Home and Travel stores and represents a diverse portfolio of prestigious international brands, including Bally, Brooks Brothers, BOSS, Clarks, Charles Tyrwhitt, Dior Beauty, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Kipling, MAX&Co., Porsche Design, Paul&Shark, REISS, Relay, Santoni & Swatch.

Key Facts

100+

years of business

74

stores in GCC

20+

international brands

6

outlets

1600+

employees

40+

nationalities

Over 100 Years of Jashanmal

A journey through the moments that shaped Jashanmal’s legacy.

1919 Rao Sahib Jashanmal opened the first Jashanmal store in Basra, Iraq

1934 Steps into Kuwait to expand through the GCC on the path of oil discovery, by establishing contemporary stores

1935 Opens first department store in Bahrain, establishing a multi-sector business across retail, distribution, and courier services

1956 Opens first department store in Deira, Dubai

1963 Marks a beginning in Abu Dhabi

1979 Valentine’s Day launch of Fragrances & Beauty Inc., Bahrain, to distribute premium fragrance and beauty brands

1982 Forms joint venture with Japan’s OCS to expand courier services across the Asia Gulf corridor

1995 Expands into Oman and Qatar, strengthening beauty distribution and retail operations in Oman

1997 Enters 25 year JV with Burberry for Gulf and India markets

2001 Expands into India with Burberry store opening and launch of beauty distribution operations

2019 Celebrates 100 years of success in the retail business. Jashanmal unveils a new concept store - catering to digital-savvy shopper Jashanmal store revamps its online platform

2020 Jashanmal launches its e-commerce platforms in UAE

2025 Jashanmal launches a fully redesigned jashanmal.com for the UAE that is fresher, friendlier, and more useful than ever before

2026 Jashanmal unveils a refreshed jashanmal.com for Bahrain, Kuwait and a premium online Outlet for the UAE

Build your future with Jashanmal.

For over a century, Jashanmal has been shaped by people who care about quality, progress, and doing things the right way. We foster a culture of trust, teamwork, and continuous growth, where every individual has the space to learn, contribute, and make an impact.