1988
Rivoli is established in the heart of Dubai
with wholesale watch distribution from a single store.
1991
In the midst of the Gulf war turmoil, the first Rivoli store was opened in Al Ghurair Mall
1992
Rivoli acquires the factory of Economic Swiss Time, manufacturing the brand Continental
1995
Began Montblanc distribution with the first boutique at Hotel Intercontinental
1996
Sheikh Mohammed appointed Crown Prince of Dubai and opens up avenues for Tourism with DSF.
Rivoli awarded the most Innovative Retailer by the DSF committee.
1999
Hour Choice is conceptualized to cater to the mid–segment watch market
2000
The turn of the millennium sees rapid expansion from one store to multiple stores and different formats
2002
Rivoli starts expansion into regional markets – Qatar, Oman & Bahrain
2003
Vertu is added to the brand portfolio with the first boutique in BurJuman
2005
The new avatar of Rivoli is born!
2006
Omega joins the Rivoli portfolio of brands
2007
Dubai International Capital (DIC) acquires a minority stake from the founding stakeholders
2008
Swatch Group joins hands as an investor marking the beginning of high-end luxury retail
2009
Rivoli expands its eyewear distribution into retail operations with Rivoli EyeZone
2011
Rivoli Group Customer Care
Opened new & advanced Logistics & Customer Care Center
2012
Rivoli Group moves the Head Office to Sheikh Zayed Road
2013
Swatch Group acquires majority stake in Rivoli
Launched the Rivoli Lounge concept to provide an exclusive and unparalleled experience to our prestige customers
2014
A new avatar of Hour Choice stores – Contemporary, Avant-garde, Unparalleled
2016
Rivoli launches first online watch retail in the region with www.rivolishop.com
Rivoli begins distribution of Pandora in Oman & Middle East travel retail
2016
Rivoli launches www.rivolieyezone.com,
An exclusive online eyewear store.
2017
MARCOLIN GROUP/ LVMH & Rivoli Group Signs A Joint Venture In Middle East.
2018
Strategic Alliance with Kering / Richemont Group for Cartier and Montblanc
2019
Rivoli Group launches AVANTI
A luxury eyewear concept, also a Zeiss Vision Expert Center with the most advanced eye testing capabilities
2020
Rivoli Group Launches STYLE 88
Latest eyewear concept for the young, fashionable and vibrant audience
2021
Rivoli Group launches RIVOLI VISION to deliver world class vision care
2022
Rivoli Group launches the regions first ZEISS VISION CENTER
In an exclusive partnership with ZEISS, the worldwide leader in optics and optoelectronics
2023
Today Rivoli has established a footprint in UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain. Over 300+ stores across the GCC | 1,600+ employees
One of the largest importers, retailers and distributors with a vast array of luxury products
Portfolio of over 100 prestigious brands
...and growing