Ginza

What Ginza does

Ginza Holdings Group Inc. is a Dubai-headquartered private investment holding company founded in May 2007 by Khaled Al Muhairy, operating across five consumer-facing verticals: Restaurants, Catering, Fashion, Beauty, and Edutainment. The company functions as a GCC market-entry platform for international luxury and lifestyle brands, securing exclusive distribution, licensing, or operational rights and developing them through owned retail stores, restaurant venues, and department-store concessions in prime Dubai locations such as Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Galeries Lafayette, Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Beach Residence.

The restaurant division operates six Dubai venues, including Michelin-starred chef partnerships (Jean-Georges Dubai, Mayta by Jaime Pesaque) and themed concepts (Serafina, Simply Italian, Abyat, Real Madrid Café). The fashion division holds regional rights for haute couture and ready-to-wear houses including Marchesa, Alberta Ferretti, Giambattista Valli, Andrew GN, and Weill, operated through owned boutiques and the Red Carpet multi-brand concept. The beauty division distributes prestige brands (Pat McGrath Labs, Edward Bess, 3LAB, Surratt, Evidens de Beauté, Phuong Dang) via the Mademoiselle concept store in Dubai Mall. The catering division provides school canteen management to the Repton and Foremarke school networks and operates the Chef Select meal-kit service. The edutainment division runs Cheeky Monkeys playland and Xtreme Laser Tag venues.

The company employs 51–100 people, is privately held with concentrated founder ownership, and generates revenue through direct retail and restaurant sales, licensing royalties (notably Real Madrid CF), managed-services catering contracts, and beauty product distribution. Go-to-market is primarily through prime-location physical retail and hospitality, supported by brand-level social media marketing on Facebook and Instagram and earned media coverage of brand openings. The founder separately chairs Repton Schools Dubai/Abu Dhabi and the Evolvence India Fund platform, indicating cross-portfolio synergies in education and private equity.

Name

Ginza

Legal name

Ginza Holdings Group Inc.

Website

https://ginzaholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ginza Holdings is a Dubai-based private holding company founded in 2007 that operates five consumer verticals—restaurants, catering, fashion, beauty, and edutainment—serving affluent GCC consumers through exclusive regional partnerships with international luxury brands, Michelin-starred chefs, and school catering contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Retail and Hospitality

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (551), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-category Luxury Maisons (Jewelry/Watches/Leather/RTW) (CRAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Accessories Retail (Leather Goods, Sunglasses, SLG) (CRAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Luxury fashion retail
• Fine dining restaurants
• School catering services
• Beauty brand distribution
• Edutainment venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fashion Retail: Revenue from retail operations through owned flagship stores and department store concessions for luxury fashion brands including Marchesa, Alberta Ferretti, Giambattista Valli, Andrew GN, and Weill.
2. Restaurant Operations: Revenue from owned and operated restaurants including Jean-Georges Dubai, Mayta, Serafina, Simply Italian, Abyat, and Real Madrid Cafe Dubai, with concepts partnering Michelin-starred chefs.
3. School Catering: School canteen management contracts providing balanced meals to Repton Chain of schools in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and the Foremark chain of schools, with supplementary Ginza Cafe operations.
4. Chef Select: High-quality fine dining ingredients and meal kits sold directly to consumers for home cooking.
5. Licensing and Merchandise: Licensing revenue from exclusive Middle East rights to Real Madrid brand, including merchandise sales (kits, accessories, memorabilia, signed jerseys).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ginza Holdings Group Inc. is a Dubai-headquartered holding company that develops, operates, and distributes international brands across five divisions: Restaurants, Catering, Fashion, Beauty, and Edutainment. It owns and manages flagship restaurants (Jean-Georges Dubai, Mayta, Serafina, Simply Italian, Abyat, Real Madrid Cafe), luxury fashion boutiques (Marchesa, Alberta Ferretti, Giambattista Valli, Andrew GN, Weill), beauty concept stores (Mademoiselle), school canteen services (Ginza Catering), and children's edutainment venues (Cheeky Monkeys, Xtreme Laser Tag) primarily in the GCC region.

Product overview

Ginza Holdings Group Inc. is a Dubai-headquartered consumer goods investment company operating across five divisions: Restaurants, Catering, Fashion, Beauty, and Edutainment. The company functions as a multi-brand portfolio operator rather than a single unified product, managing international brand partnerships and franchises in the GCC region. The Restaurant division includes fine dining venues like Jean Georges Dubai and Mayta, Italian restaurants such as Serafina and Simply Italian, and themed establishments like Real Madrid Cafe Dubai and Abyat. The Catering division provides school canteen management through Ginza Catering and fine dining meal kits via Chef Select. The Fashion division operates boutiques and department store corners featuring brands like Alberta Ferretti, Marchesa, Giambattista Valli, Andrew GN, and Weill. The Beauty division distributes luxury cosmetics and skincare through concept stores like Mademoiselle, representing brands including Pat McGrath Labs, 3LAB, and Evidens de Beaute. The Edutainment division operates children's play facilities (Cheeky Monkeys) and laser tag venues (Xtreme Laser Tag).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jean Georges Dubai: Fine dining restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, situated at Four Seasons Resort Dubai
• Mayta
• Serafina Dubai
• Simply Italian
• Abyat
• Real Madrid Cafe Dubai
• Marchesa
• Giambattista Valli
• Alberta Ferretti
• Andrew GN
• Red Carpet
• Weill
• Real Madrid Cafe
• Pat McGrath Labs
• Edward Bess
• Phuong Dang
• 3LAB
• Surratt
• Evidens de Beaute
• Mademoiselle
• Cheeky Monkeys
• Xtreme Laser Tag
• Chef Select
• Michelin Select

Products and services

• Jean Georges Dubai Fine dining restaurant situated at Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach, offering internationally-influenced dishes with an exhibition-style open kitchen and outdoor cooled lounge. Targets affluent diners seeking upscale cuisine.
• Mayta Authentic Peruvian restaurant by Chef Jaime Pesaque, offering Peruvian cuisine with contemporary techniques at Dubai Design District. Targets food enthusiasts seeking Peruvian gastronomy.
• Serafina Dubai Italian restaurant offering Northern Italian cuisine with homemade pastas and authentic pizzas, located at Souk Al Bahar with views of Dubai fountains and Burj Khalifa. Targets diners seeking authentic Italian fare.
• Simply Italian Italian restaurant with coastal-inspired interior showcasing different regions of Italy, featuring a beach terrace dining experience. Targets diners seeking regional Italian cuisine.
• Abyat Levant-themed beachfront restaurant fusing cuisines of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine with traditional-meets-modern presentation, offering indoor/outdoor seating and shisha. Targets diners seeking Levantine cuisine.
• Real Madrid Cafe Dubai Football-themed restaurant at The Beach Mall JBR with two levels, massive screens for live matches, Real Madrid merchandise, and museum with signed memorabilia. Targets Real Madrid football fans and sports enthusiasts.
• Chef Select Fine dining meal kit service allowing customers to cook high-quality restaurant dishes at home with easy-to-follow steps. Targets home cooking enthusiasts seeking premium ingredients.
• Ginza Catering School canteen management service providing well-researched balanced meals to Repton Chain of schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Foremark chain of schools. Targets premium private schools.
• Michelin Select Premium catering and events division offering bespoke menus combining cuisines from Jean-Georges Dubai, Taste of Italy by Heinz Beck, and Mayta by Jaime Pesaque. Targets corporate and private event clients.
• Alberta Ferretti Italian fashion brand offering ready-to-wear, accessories, cocktail and evening dresses. Alberta Ferretti is founder and Creative Director. Targets luxury fashion consumers.
• Andrew GN Women's ready-to-wear and accessories brand launched in Paris in 1996, with exclusive worldwide distribution and showroom in Le Marais, Paris. Targets luxury women's fashion consumers.
• Giambattista Valli Italian-French fashion designer brand presenting haute couture and prêt-à-porter collections at Paris Fashion Week since 2005. Targets luxury couture consumers.
• Marchesa New York fashion house founded in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, specializing in high-end elegant evening wear with vintage and Asian influences. Targets luxury eveningwear consumers.
• Red Carpet Multi-brand store concept offering unique selection of evening gowns from exclusive designers including Nina Ricci, Marchesa Notte, and Georges Hobeika. Targets GCC clientele seeking designer evening wear.
• Real Madrid Cafe (Merchandise) Retail store offering Real Madrid merchandise including kits, accessories, limited editions, memorabilia, and signed jerseys. Targets Real Madrid football fans and collectors.
• Weill Parisian fashion brand established in 1892, one of the oldest French fashion brands known for feminine suits, tweed, cashmere, and printed silks. Targets classic luxury fashion consumers.
• Pat McGrath Labs Luxury makeup line by influential makeup artist Pat McGrath, known for sold-out collections including Phantom 002, Skin Fetish 003, and Lust 004. Targets luxury cosmetics consumers.
• Edward Bess Beauty brand specializing in classically timeless makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrances, launched with iconic lipsticks in 2006. Targets premium beauty consumers.
• Phuong Dang Perfume collection created by artist Phuong Dang in collaboration with perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, combining high concentrations of precious raw materials. Targets niche fragrance consumers.
• 3LAB Global leader in high-tech anti-aging skincare, merging beauty with science to address environmental damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. Targets premium anti-aging skincare consumers.
• Surratt Beauty line created by makeup artist Troy Surratt, comprising 106 bespoke products inspired by Japanese artistry and methods. Targets luxury makeup enthusiasts.
• Evidens de Beaute Skincare brand combining Japanese expertise with French stylishness, focusing on precious ingredients and sensual fragrances. Targets premium skincare consumers.
• Mademoiselle Concept beauty store hosting prestigious and niche beauty brands for makeup, skincare, and fragrance with personalized luxury buying experience. Targets affluent beauty consumers seeking curated brand experiences.
• Cheeky Monkeys Children's playland where children come together to play, learn and celebrate, with café area offering gluten-free snacks and fresh juice. Targets families with young children.
• Xtreme Laser Tag High-tech laser tag game with state-of-the-art arenas featuring swirling fog, music, lighting effects, and various game types for all ages. Targets families and groups seeking interactive entertainment.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MarchesacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York fashion house founded in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. First flagship store in UAE opened at Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall. Red Carpet multi-brand concept also represents Marchesa Notte.
• Alberta FerretticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian fashion designer and Creative Director of her eponymous brand. Opened boutique at Dubai Mall in January 2018 with 11-meter facade featuring iconic floral motif. Brand part of Aeffe SpA.
• Giambattista VallicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian-French fashion designer with haute couture and prêt-à-porter collections presented at Paris Fashion Week. First corner opened at Galeries Lafayette in August 2017. Over 235 selling points in 39 countries.
• Andrew GNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion brand launched in Paris in 1996 focusing on women's ready-to-wear and accessories. Second most profitable brand at Bergdorf Goodman after Chanel. Member of Chambre Syndicale de la Couture.
• WeillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParisian fashion brand established in 1892, one of the oldest French fashion houses. Five generations of heritage with signature horse-drawn carriage logo. Marka Fashion spearheading GCC expansion.
• Jean-Georges VongerichtencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned chef with multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. Jean Georges Dubai operates at Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah. Published multiple cookbooks including Simple Cuisine and Cooking at Home with a Four Star Chef.
• Jaime Pesaque (Mayta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobally acclaimed Peruvian chef. Mayta established in Lima in 2009, garnered international acclaim for exquisite food, intuitive service, and artisanal Pisco infusions. First Middle East location in Dubai Design District.
• Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato (Serafina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders conceived Serafina after being lost at sea. Launched first restaurant in 1995 with revolutionary oven design and Neapolitan cuisine. Dubai location offers views of Dubai fountains and Burj Khalifa.
• Pat McGrath LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's most influential makeup artists. Pat McGrath Labs sold out 5 collections in 12 months. Distributed through Dubai Mall and Mademoiselle concept stores.
• Evidens de BeautecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury skincare brand combining Japanese expertise with French stylishness. Focus on precious ingredients and sensual fragrances. Available at Dubai Mall and Mademoiselle stores.
• 3LABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in high-tech skincare. Merges beauty with science for anti-aging products. Products loved by beauty editors, celebrities, and skincare experts.
• Surratt BeautycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakeup artist Troy Surratt created brand through nearly a decade of research with Japanese artisans. 106 bespoke products. Available at Robinsons, Bloomingdales, and Harvey Nichols Doha.
• Galeries LafayettecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier department store partner for fashion brand concessions including Red Carpet multi-brand concept and luxury fashion houses.
• Dubai Mall / EmaarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary retail mall partner for flagship stores including Alberta Ferretti boutique and Marchesa Fashion Avenue location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Al Tayer Group: Dubai-headquartered conglomerate operating luxury fashion retail (Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's), beauty distribution, and hospitality across the GCC. Closest structural analogue to Ginza's multi-brand luxury holding-company model.
• Chalhoub Group: Middle East luxury retail and beauty distributor partnering with maisons such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Sephora. Comparable as a third-party operator bringing international luxury and beauty brands to GCC consumers.
• Apparel Group: Dubai-based multi-brand retailer operating fashion, footwear, and beauty franchises across the GCC, India, and Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regional multi-brand operator with similar brand-partnership model.
• Azadea Group: Lebanon-headquartered retailer operating fashion, food, and sports concepts across the Middle East and Africa. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-category retail and F&B franchise operator in the same regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Majid Al Futtaim: Large UAE-listed conglomerate with shopping malls (Mall of the Emirates), Carrefour, and leisure/entertainment. Comparable as a diversified GCC retail-and-hospitality platform with much broader scale than Ginza.
• Landmark Group: UAE-based conglomerate operating Splash, Centrepoint, and Home Centre across the MENA region. Comparable as a large multi-format retail and lifestyle holding company serving middle-to-premium GCC consumers.
• LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton: Global multi-category luxury maison covering fashion, leather goods, beauty, and hospitality (including Michelin-starred dining). Comparable as the incumbent luxury conglomerate whose brand owners Ginza distributes in the GCC.
• Kering: Global luxury group whose fashion houses (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga) are distributed in part through Gulf partners. Comparable as the global luxury parent whose brands sit inside Ginza-style retail concessions.

Others

• Galeries Lafayette: French department store operator and Ginza's channel partner in Dubai for fashion concessions. Comparable as an indirect partner and competitor for premium fashion mall traffic in the GCC.
• Emirates Culinary Group / Emaar Hospitality: Emaar Hospitality operates luxury F&B and entertainment venues around Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall. Comparable as a real-estate-anchored hospitality and retail operator whose venues Ginza's restaurants and boutiques occupy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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