Free Mall Space for UAE Small Businesses: Everything You Need to Know About Ma’an
Prime retail space in Dubai’s busiest malls — at zero cost. For UAE small businesses, that is now a real possibility.
Majid Al Futtaim‘s new Ma’an initiative has received around 7,800 registrations from UAE-based small and medium businesses for its first cohort, which will benefit from free pop-up space, brand visibility, and a fully funded support programme.
What the Programme Offers
Ma’an by Majid Al Futtaim has been launched in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Selected brands will be offered free space across Majid Al Futtaim’s vast ecosystem, placing them directly in front of millions of consumers across the UAE. That includes high-footfall destinations like Mall of the Emirates and THAT Concept Store, as well as exposure through VOX Cinemas, Carrefour, and the group’s digital platforms — including its loyalty programme, SHARE.
Who Can Apply
Ma’an is open to UAE-based businesses that have been operating for at least one year and show a strong brand concept. The programme is fully funded — meaning selected businesses bear no cost for space, digital promotion, or brand integration across the Majid Al Futtaim ecosystem.
Why It Matters for UAE SMEs in 2026
The initiative lowers barriers to entry and accelerates time to market, allowing entrepreneurs to test, refine, and scale their offerings in high-impact environments. It sits alongside Dubai’s broader Dh1 billion economic support package for the business sector — together forming one of the most comprehensive SME support frameworks the emirate has assembled.
For homegrown UAE brands, this is a rare opportunity to access the infrastructure of one of the country’s largest retail ecosystems without the financial risk.
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