DUBAI — Martha Stewart has officially opened her first standalone retail stores under her own brand name anywhere in the world — and she chose Dubai for the debut.

The home and lifestyle icon was in Dubai for the grand opening celebrations at Mall of the Emirates, following earlier soft launches at Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Hills Mall. The three locations, developed in partnership with Marquee Brands and regional retail partner Apparel Group, represent a first for Stewart, who has never had freestanding stores bearing her name despite decades of selling products through department stores and other retail channels.

“I think people will be very pleased. The stores look incredible here. We are so excited and just waiting for more and more of our product to arrive,” Stewart told WWD at

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