The UAE is the Middle East’s most attractive retail market, according to Arcadis, the company that helped design the Burj Khalifa. The consulting firm's report also reveals that the Emirates is the eighth most popular shopping destination in the world. Experts say it’s all down to the country's strong infrastructure and business-friendly atmosphere. New residential communities are also boosting demand for retail services.

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