The ACROSS Study Tour 2025 in Dubai & Abu Dhabi /// © Peter Sempelmann

Sunshine & Retail Glamour: ACROSS Study Tour 2025 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi /// Day 1

The fourth ACROSS Study Tour in cooperation with APCC – Portuguese Council of Shopping Centers, has began! Here is a teaser of how their first day is going.

Without a doubt, Dubai is now a global hub for retail innovation, making it an essential destination for professionals in the shopping center industry.

With its cutting-edge malls, pioneering consumer experiences, and bold architectural concepts, the city offers unmatched inspiration and insight into the future of retail.

A visit to Dubai is not just a business trip, it’s a gateway to new ideas, partnerships, and growth. This is why we decided to organize the 4th ACROSS Study Tour in the United Arab Emirates!

The first day of the tour, the 30 participants and our tour guides, Rüdiger Pleus, Will Odwarka, and Reinhard Winiwarter, embark on an exciting journey. Among others, they will visit the famous Dubai Mall, spiced with guided tours and meetings with CEOs experienced in the local retail landscape.

See the group’s first day in pictures:

The group gathering in the morning, getting ready for an exciting day /// © Peter Sempelmann
Scenery with Dubai’s classic skyline /// © Peter Sempelmann
Sunny weather ahead /// © Peter Sempelmann
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates /// © Peter Sempelmann
Facade of the legendary Dubai Mall /// © Peter Sempelmann

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