Al Jaber Optical
Al Jaber Group · United Arab Emirates
Al Jaber Optical is an eyewear and optical retail chain from the United Arab Emirates, part of the Al Jaber family business group. It runs optical stores across the UAE offering frames, lenses and eye tests.
| Group | Al Jaber Group |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Group origins | First retail shop in Deira, 1958 |
| Category | Optical retail |
| Website | aljaberoptical.com |
What is Al Jaber Optical?
Al Jaber Optical is an Emirati optical retailer and part of the Al Jaber Group, a family business whose chairman opened his first retail shop in Deira, Dubai, in 1958. The group's retail activities include frames and optics.
History
Optical retail was originally a small part of the family's trading business. In 1995 Ahmed Jaber took over the optical operation and developed it into a dedicated chain, growing to 17 stores across the UAE by the mid-2000s.
Products and positioning
The chain focuses on quality products and service, offering:
- Prescription glasses and lenses
- Frames and sunglasses
- Eye examinations
Distribution
Al Jaber Optical operates its own stores across the UAE, with Dubai as its largest market, and the concept has also been offered for franchising.
Why it matters
Al Jaber Optical is one of the long-established local optical chains in the Gulf, competing with international eyewear retailers through a dense store network and family ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Al Jaber Optical from?
Al Jaber Optical is an optical retail chain from the United Arab Emirates.
Who owns Al Jaber Optical?
It is part of the Al Jaber Group, a UAE family business.