Dubai, UAE, January 12, 2016:  Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery today announced a partnership with the widely popular Indian jewellery house, Gitanjali Group to introduce Nakshatra, one of their notable brands at Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery and Al-Futtaim Jewellery stores across the UAE.

Nakshatra is the first Indian jewellery brand to be introduced to Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery stores. The new Gitanjali Group brand focuses on contemporary designs that can be suitably paired with traditional and modern styles of clothing. Nakshatra diamond jewellery features fresh and innovative collections of necklaces, solitaires, rings, earrings and pendants available in sophisticated, attractive and wearable designs. Through the majority of Asian expatriates representing the major demographic of their customer base, Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery aims to replicate the brand’s overall success in the UAE market.

Sachin Wadhwa, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery said: “The partnership between Gitanjali Group and Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery is a testimony to our constant endeavour to understand and fulfil the needs of our customers. Asian expatriates form a considerable chunk of the market in the UAE, and offering Nakshatra jewellery within our stores will bring our brand closer to this important segment of consumers. Simultaneously the diverse existing customer profile of our brand will expose Nakshatra to new market segments. We look forward to this being an exciting journey for Gitanjali Group, for Al-Futtaim and most importantly, for our customers.”

Nakshatra diamond jewellery is available at the Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery stores in Dubai at Dubai Festival City & City Centre Deira and Al-Futtaim Jewellery stores in Dubai at Mall of the Emirates and in Abu Dhabi at Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Wahda & Marina Mall.

Al-Futtaim Watches & Jewellery also features other world renowned jewellery brands such as: Minato Pearls, Bright Sparks, Suheila, Vena Amoris, Paradiso & Breuning.