Sun and Sand Sports offers over 50 diverse brands across various sports categories through 80 outlets in 6 markets across the Middle East. Within a span of almost 3 decades, it has become the most popular multi-gender sporting retailer across the region. Currently, it is the largest retailer and wholesaler of sporting goods across the Middle East. The markets are United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. The customers comprise a mix of nationalities ranging from Asians, to Europeans, to local and expat Arabs. Since 1979, Sun and Sand Sports has been committed to ensuring that their customers have access to some of the best sporting brands in the world. With exclusive retail and distributorship rights across the region for over 50 International Sporting Brands, including such world famous names as Timberland, Nike, Columbia, Arena, Vans, Dunlop, Kettler, Nautilus and Babolat to name but a few, and with many more stores scheduled to open in the near future, it is safe to say that Sun and Sand Sports is not only reaching that commitment, but exceeding it. The recent strategic partnerships with other international and globally sought after brands like The North Face, Under Armour and York Fitness has reinforced Sun and Sand Sports as the leading multi-gender sports store in the Middle East. Over the years, Sun and Sand Sports has won numerous awards and accolades. It has been rewarded by it partners and the government. Its stringent quality standards and outstanding service has also been recognized by the industry. •2007 – Sun and Sand Sports received the ‘Best Distributor of the year’ by Spalding. •2007 – Sun and Sand Sports received the ‘Best Partner of the year’ by Johnson. •2007 - Sun and Sand Sports received the ‘International Distributor of the year’ by Columbia. •2007 - Sun and Sand Sports received the ‘Retailer of the year’ by ICON. •2009 – Sun and Sand Sports received the ‘Distributor of the year from Arena •2010 – Sun and Sand Sports receive the most Innovative and Value for Money promotion award from the Dubai Shopping Festival group From its humble beginning only with Nike, Sun and Sand Sports has had a long run. The constant endeavour to provide consumers with the best shopping experience with products and services of the highest calibre has made it the popular sporting choice. Currently, Sun and Sand Sports offers the widest variety of sporting goods across numerous categories and are the sole distributor for leading brands including Nike, Timberland, Vans, and Columbia, besides others. The Sun and Sand Stores outlets also offer other brands such as Adidas, Babolat, etc. Today, Sun and Sand Sports has become the destination for amateurs and professionals and families for various sporting activities. It has become synonymous as the ideal sporting partner for different categories. It provides a premium sports retail experience as well as a one-stop-shop for all your sporting requirements. Sun and Sand Sports has grown from strength to strength with every passing year. It has always understood the requirements of the consumer and offered products and services best suited to the needs of the market. Over the last 2 years it has opened more than 10 stores to date in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh and Manama. It is also constantly trying to provide consumers with a wider range of choice by tying up with leading brands, further strengthening their position as a premium performance sports brand. In the recent past, couple of new world class brands like The North Face, York Fitness and Under Armour have contributed to the existing brand portfolio. Sun and Sand Sports has actively supported the Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai Shopping Festival as its partner. It has also successfully carried out an annual Ramadan Sale which is eagerly awaited by consumers. It has also organized individualbrand sponsorships for various events. Over the years, Sun and Sand Sports has emerged as the conveniently located premium sports shopping destination in all high football malls across the Middle East. Its constant innovation and association with leading sports brands has made it synonymous with quality and reliability. Jebel Ali Free Zone – Sun and Sand Sports Distribution Centre Laid out on a huge 140 000 SQ.FT. area, this is a state of the art storage area facility. It offers a 50% multi-layered racking storage area for soft goods and 20% is selective racking for heavy equipment. 30% is available free for future expansion. The warehouse operation is supported by state-of-the-art Warehouse Management Systems software (AWARE) and 6 x docking areas (inbound) and 6 x loading bays (outbound) make up this incredible facility. Sun and Sand Sports has an additional warehouse in Al Aweer. Sun and Sand Sports has actively supported the Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai Shopping Festival as its partner. It has also successfully carried out an annual Ramadan Sale which is eagerly awaited by consumers. It has also organized individualbrand sponsorships for various events. The original name of the company was Sun and Sand Sun and Sand Sports will soon celebrated 30 years of excellence in 2010 Sun and Sand Sports has around 80 stores and counting across 6 markets in the Middle East