Emax on the GO! New Emax Express Counter opens in Centrepoint

Emax, the region’s leading retailer in consumer electronics, have opened another store right in the heart of the city – the bustling town of Bur Dubai. The lucrative electronics market in the Middle East is forecasted to grow to US$ 3.9 billion by 2014, according to a report by Business Monitor International (BMI), fuelled mainly by the purchase of mobile phones, computers and laptops. These main IT categories can be found in the new Emax store along with its best selling product categories.
The new Emax Express Counter is a smaller store designed to provide its customers with the option of express shopping when it comes to electronics. Though smaller in size, it still carries the best deals and massive offers that Emax is known for on mobiles, IT, camera, gaming and accessories.
CEO of Emax, Mr. Neelesh Bhatnagar said “Bur Dubai and Karama are home to a large chunk of our target audience. We started considering our options to get closer to them. An expansion into this area seemed like the best option, and the opening of an Emax store with an Express Counter was even better’.
Keeping up with the latest trends, Emax offers a great range in Tablets with the iconic iPad WiFi 16GB for AED2,199, the Galaxy TAB 16GB AED 2,899 and the Dell Streak 16GB for AED2,299. If it is the latest in 3D televisions you are after then Emax have a huge range from all leading brands such as Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Sony.
Situated right next to the luxurious Burjuman mall, the new store is located in Centrepoint.
To mark the opening of the store a ceremonial ribbon cutting took place, attended by Emax CEO, Neelesh Bhatnagar and Landmark Group’s founder and Landmark management.
Neelesh Bhatnagar, CEO, Emax: “Of the electronics market in the region, the UAE is said to be one of the strongest across the MENA region. At Emax, as we look to capture more of the market through expansion, we are also keen on making our current stores a pleasurable shopping experience’.
Emax expansion plans are fast moving with a new store that has just opened in Barwa Village in Qatar and new stores opening soon in Dalmah Mall in Abu Dhabi, Dareen Mall in Dammam, Sohar in Oman and stores in RAK and Al Ain in 2011.
Background Information
Emax
Emax is one of the largest electronics retailers in the UAE which functions with the objective of delivering great products and an unparalleled customer experience. Established in the year 2006, as an integral part of the iconic Landmark Group, Emax has grown to be the 2nd largest electronics retail chain in the Middle East with over 30 stores across UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Landmark Group
The Landmark Group began its journey in 1973 with one store in Bahrain and has grown into one of the largest retail and hospitality conglomerates in the Middle East, Africa and India. Currently the Group operates over 2,300 outlets, encompassing over 30 million square feet across 22 countries.