AL MAYA GROUP

Name

AL MAYA GROUP

Legal name

Al Maya Group LLC

Website

https://almaya.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grocery Retail

NAICS

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181), Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Cookies & Crackers (2052), Retail-Variety Stores (5331), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651), Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399)

akta.pro primary industry

Halal & Middle Eastern Grocery Stores (CRAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIABAG), Religious & Cultural Foods Wholesale (Halal, Kosher, etc.) (AFAIAIAI), Snack Bakery (Cookies, Crackers, Bars) Wholesale (AFAIAFAI), Confectionery, Snacks & Specialty Sweets Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAM)

Keywords

• Supermarket retail
• FMCG distribution
• Bakery supply
• Grocery delivery
• Bookstore chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Supermarket Operations: Revenue from direct retail sales through 50+ owned and operated Al Maya Supermarkets across the UAE and Oman, serving end-consumer shoppers with groceries, fresh produce, apparel, and general merchandise.
2. FMCG Distribution & Logistics Services: B2B revenue from distributing over 100 global food and FMCG brands to retailers, hypermarkets, and HORECA clients across the UAE, Middle East, and Africa. Services include end-to-end warehousing, fulfillment, storage, logistics, and delivery.
3. Apparel Distribution: Revenue from distributing apparel brands (Byford, Fruit of the Loom, Dollar Brand, Live in Levi's, UPF) through Al Maya's supermarket network and Borders stores across the GCC.
4. Bake Hub Bakery (HORECA B2B): B2B bakery supply to hotels, restaurants, airlines, and catering companies operating 24/7; also retail bakery sales through Al Maya Supermarkets under the Bread Basket brand.
5. Borders Bookstore & Stationery: Revenue from Borders bookstore chain (15+ stores across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain) selling books, toys, games, and stationery including Smiggle kids' accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Al Maya Group operates a network of over 50 supermarkets across the UAE and Oman, distributing more than 100 global FMCG brands through its GCC-wide logistics network. The Group runs the Bake Hub central bakery supplying HORECA clients, the Borders bookstore chain across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain, and distributes apparel brands through its retail network. Supporting these are Maya's private-label products and the Conektr B2B2C platform serving 7,000+ grocery outlets in the UAE.

Product overview

Al Maya Group is a Dubai-based conglomerate established in 1982 operating across retail, distribution, bakery, apparel, and joint ventures. The company's core offerings include Al Maya Supermarkets (50+ retail grocery stores across UAE and Oman), Al Maya Distribution (FMCG logistics and warehousing with over 1 million sq. ft. of space), Bake Hub Bakery (central 24/7 bakery supplying hotels, airlines, and retail), and Apparel Distribution. Supporting these are private label brands Maya's and Maya's Home, the Borders books/stationery chain, joint ventures like Al Jazeera Poultry Farm, and digital platforms including a mobile app and e-commerce platform with AI-powered recommendations. The company also holds a majority stake in Conektr, a B2B e-commerce platform serving over 7,000 grocery outlets in the UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maya's: Private label food products and homeware brand balancing value and quality.
• Maya's Home
• Bake Hub
• Bread Basket
• Al Maya International LLC

Products and services

• Al Maya Supermarkets

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million monthly shoppers across the supermarket network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Thailand Ministry of Commerce / Department of International Trade Promotion / Thai Trade Center DubaiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Thailand's Ministry of Commerce officially launched the Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 at Al Maya Murooj Supermarket in Dubai on May 16, 2026, running through May 31 across 10 Al Maya stores in the UAE. The initiative aims to strengthen Thai-UAE trade relations, promote Thai tropical fruits and food products, and enhance consumer access. Thai food exports to the UAE reached approximately $300 million in 2025, up from $265 million in 2024.
• CancrominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 February 2026Cancro expanded its retail presence in the UAE by launching its hydration and electrolyte balance products in Al Maya Group stores and enhancing online sales for Ramadan. Increased availability in-store and online through Al Maya's distribution network.
• ConektrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2022Al Maya Group acquired a majority stake in Conektr, an FMCG B2B2C e-commerce platform supplying over 7,000 grocery outlets across the UAE. The partnership aims to strengthen Al Maya's distribution network, expand its online B2B services, and enable Conektr to scale with access to Al Maya's warehousing and logistics infrastructure across the GCC region.
• ByfordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorByford, a British heritage menswear brand, has a distribution partnership with Al Maya Group for its range of classic shirts, trousers, and accessories sold through Al Maya Supermarkets across the UAE.
• Fruit of the LoomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFruit of the Loom, a global casual wear leader, distributes its T-shirts, underwear, loungewear, and kids' apparel through Al Maya Supermarkets across the UAE.
• Dollar BrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDollar Brand, an affordable fashion brand from India, distributes its graphic tees, jeans, and accessories through Al Maya's retail network in the UAE.
• Live in Levi's (Levi's)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLevi's, the iconic American denim brand, distributes its jeans and apparel through Al Maya Supermarkets across the UAE via the 'Live in Levi's' partnership.
• UPF (United PF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPF, an associate member of Al Maya Group, supplies clothing ranges for men, women, and children to all largest hypermarkets in the UAE. UPF is renowned for quality control and fashionable, affordable clothing lines.
• SmiggleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmiggle, an Australian kids' lifestyle brand (founded 2003), distributes its colourful bags and accessories through Borders bookstores by Al Maya Group across the UAE.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IFFCO Group: UAE-based conglomerate producing and distributing a wide portfolio of FMCG food brands (including snacks, edible oils and confectionery) across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Comparable to Al Maya Distribution's FMCG brand portfolio and regional distribution model.
• Carrefour UAE (Majid Al Futtaim): Operated by Majid Al Futtaim under franchise from Carrefour, Carrefour is the largest grocery retailer in the UAE with hypermarkets and supermarkets across the country. Overlaps directly with Al Maya's supermarket footprint but operates at significantly larger scale as part of a broader MAF retail and mall portfolio.
• Agthia Group: UAE-listed food and beverage company manufacturing and distributing branded grocery products across the MENA region. Comparable to Al Maya's FMCG distribution arm and Bake Hub as a UAE-anchored food manufacturer serving regional retail and HORECA channels.

Regional players

• Panda Retail Company: Saudi Arabia's largest grocery retailer, owned by Savola Group, operating hypermarkets and supermarkets across the Kingdom. Comparable to Al Maya as a regional supermarket operator, though focused on Saudi rather than UAE/GCC, illustrating the broader regional peer set.
• West Zone (West Zone Group): UAE- and India-headquartered value retail chain operating supermarkets and hypermarkets primarily under the "Smart" and "West Zone" banners. Comparable to Al Maya as a value-positioned regional supermarket operator serving similar multicultural GCC demographics.

Direct peers

• Spinneys: UAE-headquartered premium supermarket chain with stores across the GCC and Egypt. Comparable to Al Maya as a grocery retailer targeting multicultural, quality-focused shoppers in the UAE, with overlapping private-label and fresh-food strategies.
• Union Coop: Dubai-based consumer cooperative operating a large network of hypermarkets and supermarkets across Dubai. Comparable to Al Maya as a UAE supermarket operator competing for similar expat and local shoppers with broad grocery and general merchandise assortments.
• Nesto Group: UAE- and India-headquartered value hypermarket chain operating stores across the GCC. Comparable to Al Maya as a regional value-priced supermarket and hypermarket competitor targeting price-sensitive expat and family shoppers.
• Choithrams: Long-standing UAE supermarket chain founded in 1974, operating stores primarily in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Comparable to Al Maya as a UAE supermarket operator with similar multicultural assortment and B2C grocery focus.
• Lulu Group International: UAE-headquartered hypermarket and supermarket chain with 250+ stores across the GCC, India and Asia, operating its own logistics and importing global FMCG brands. Directly comparable to Al Maya as a Middle East supermarket operator with integrated distribution, private label, and a similar multicultural assortment strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/almayagroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AlMayaGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/almayaworldwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-maya-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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