Discover a legacy 60 years in the making
What started as a pioneer’s dream, turned into a vision of remarkable and endless possibilities. Explore more about our legacy and where it all began.
Making History Every Day
Come and discover our story of triumphs, successes & greatness
This is the story of how a family with great vision has changed the region.
At Galadari, we believe in seizing the opportunity that every day offers. This is how we have ensured that we have pioneered initiatives across industries and regions and continue to do so.
1960
Inception of Galadari Brothers
In the early 60's, business started from a rented premise under the name of Galadari & Brothers
1967
First International Ice-Cream Brand in The UAE
1970
An industrial arm of the group was established
1970
Gulf’s First Five-Star Hotel
InterContinental Hotel, the first 5-star hotel in Dubai inaugurated
1978
UAE’s First English Language Daily
Khaleej Times newspaper launched
1978
Partnership with Komatsu
Dealership signed with Komatsu, a leading Japanese manufacturer of heavy equipment
1979
Mazda in UAE
Galadari Automobiles formed & Mazda dealership signed
1982
Galadari Hotel, Sri Lanka
A 5-star hotel opened in the serene and tourist haven of Colombo
1984
Partnership with JCB
Dealership signed with JCB, a leading British manufacturer of heavy equipment
1996
Guinness World Record for World’S Longest Cake
InterContinental Hotel chefs made the World’s longest cake, a length of 1 km
2005
Khaleej Times Online
Launched on digital channels (website and mobile app)
2014
Baskin Robbins Australia Expansion
Presence expanded in Australia with Palm Oasis Ventures
2018
Baskin Robbins Expands To Jordan
Regional footprint strengthened with expansion to Jordan
2021
Baskin Robbins Expands To Morocco
Regional footprint strengthened through expansion to Morocco
2021
Partnership With Kyochon
Dealership signed with KyoChon, Korea’s number one fried chicken brand
2022
Industrial Division Completes Etihad Rail Project
Fabrication, special transportation and pre-assembly of Etihad Rail Project completed
2022
Khaleej Times Partnership with Dubai World Cup
Awarded as the Official Media Partner for the Dubai World Cup
2022
Baskin Robbins Opens 1000th Store
Milestone achievement of 1000 Baskin Robbins stores in the region
2022
Galadari Automobiles 50 Year Partnership With Mazda
Honoured by Mazda for marking 50 years of association
2022
Iconic Persian Restaurant Shabestan Launches
Shabestan opened its brand-new branch in Jumeirah.
2022
Galadari Automobiles Wins The ‘Volume Increase Award’
Awarded the ‘Volume Increase Award’ by Mazda for achieving positive numbers and growth across various categories.
2022
Galadari Food & Beverage Division Wins The Best International Franchise Operator of The Year
Awarded International Franchise Operator of the year in the Arab World at the Arab Franchise Expo.
2022
Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment Honoured by Komatsu
Proudly received the 1st Place Award for Operation Distributor Development from Komatsu.
2022
Galadari Engineering Works Completes Seven Residences The Palm
successfully completed the construction work of the Sky Bridge at the Palm West Beach - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
2023
Galadari Automobiles acquired Kawasaki
2023
Galadari Brothers F&B division launched Halla Shawarma
2023
Heavy Equipment Division launched Sitrak in the UAE
2023
Khaleej Times celebrated 45 Years
2023
Dunkin’ launched in Oman
2023
Galadari Engineering awarded DEWA headquarters project
2023
Galadari Brothers published inaugural Sustainability Report
2023
7 Prestigious awards won by Food & Beverage Division at the 2023 Inspire Brands Strategic Planning Conference
2023
Khaleej Times achieved 1 million Twitter followers
2023
Heavy Equipment Division awarded with ‘Distributor of The Year’ & ‘Road-Making Machinery of The Year’
2023
Galadari F&B received the Hall of Fame Award at the Arab Franchise Summit for 2nd consecutive year
2024
Khaleej Times The Official Media Partner For The Dubai Desert Classic
For the second consecutive year, Khaleej Times was proudly the official media partner for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
2024
Galadari Automobiles Launches The Mazda CX-60 and CX-90
Galadari Automobiles launched the first-ever Mazda CX-60 &
CX-90 models during the inauguration of the all-new refurbished Mazda Showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
2024
Galadari Heavy Equipment Launches Komatsu Training Simulation
Launched the Komatsu On Wheel Training simulator, setting a new standard in operator education.
2024
Galadari Food & Beverage Honoured With ‘Hall Of Fame’ Title At Gulf Franchise Expo
Honoured with the prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’ title at the Gulf Franchise Expo held at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi for the second consecutive year
2024
Khaleej Times The Official Media Partner For Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
2024
Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment Receives The Genie Dealer Gold Award
Received the Genie Dealer Gold award from aerial equipment firm Genie recognizing outstanding performance in meeting sales targets.
2024
Galadari Automobiles Awarded the Volume Increase Award For The Third Consecutive Year
Awarded the Volume Increase Award showcasing outstanding team performance and strong collaboration with our principle brand Mazda.
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