Villa Moda started operating in 1991 as a multibrand luxury fashion store.

in 2002 it opened the first Gucci flagship store. followed in 2006 by a 16,100 sqm store in which to house individual boutiques .

In 2003, Villa Moda franchises began to open in Dubai at the Emirates Tower, 2004 in Doha at the Ritz Carlton and in 2006 in Syria.

Villa Moda will be launching an ambitious new development in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), combining retail, art and fine dining, to create a culturally rich luxury boulevard at the DIFC which will be launched in March 2008.

The Villa Moda retail development, based on the original glass box Villa Moda in Kuwait, will place emphasis on light, transparency and movement. With spaces divided into glass aquariums, consumers will be offered a new concept in the retail experience. With high-end luxury retailers, world-class eateries and the best in international contemporary art, the project will support the development of a vibrant cultural life in the region.