Despite the economic downturn, Cartier has opened its largest boutique in the Middle East. Its the brand’s third store in Dubai but by far its largest.
The store had its soft opening three months ago but the official opening (complete with actresses and Bollywood stars) wasn’t till this week.
Cartier very much see this store as an investment for once the economy recovers, particularly to capture the emerging wealthy from China & India who they believe will start to flock to Dubai.
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