History

1985

1985

Rivoli is established in the heart of Dubai with wholesale watch distribution from a single store.

1991

1991

In the midst of the Gulf war turmoil, the first Rivoli store was opened in Al Ghurair Mall

1992

1992

Rivoli acquires the factory of Economic Swiss Time, manufacturing the brand Continental

1995

1995

Began Montblanc distribution with the first boutique at Hotel Intercontinental

1996

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

1999

Hour Choice is conceptualized to cater to the mid–segment watch market

2000

2000

The turn of the millennium sees rapid expansion  from one store to multiple stores and different formats

2002

2002

Rivoli starts expansion into regional markets – Qatar, Oman & Bahrain

2003

2003

Vertu is added to the brand portfolio with the first boutique in BurJuman

2005

2005

The new avatar of Rivoli is born!

2006

2006

Omega joins the Rivoli portfolio of brands

2007

2007

Dubai International Capital (DIC) acquires a minority stake from the founding stakeholders

2008

2008

Swatch Group joins hands as an investor marking the beginning of high-end luxury retail

2009

2009

Rivoli expands its eyewear distribution into retail operations with Rivoli EyeZone

2011

2011

Rivoli Group Customer Care

Opened new & advanced Logistics & Customer Care Center 

2012

2012

Rivoli Group moves the Head Office to Sheikh Zayed Road

2013

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

2014

A new avatar of Hour Choice stores – Contemporary, Avant-garde, Unparalleled

2016

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

Rivoli launches www.rivolieyezone.com, An exclusive online eyewear store.

2017

2017

MARCOLIN GROUP/ LVMH & Rivoli Group Signs A Joint Venture In Middle East.

2018

2018

Strategic Alliance with Kering / Richemont Group for Cartier and Montblanc

2019

2019

Rivoli Group launches AVANTI

A luxury eyewear concept, also a Zeiss Vision Expert Center with the most advanced eye testing capabilities

2020

2020

Rivoli Group Launches STYLE 88

Latest eyewear concept for the young, fashionable and vibrant audience

2021

2021

Rivoli Group launches RIVOLI VISION to deliver world class vision care 

2022

2022

Rivoli Group launches the regions first ZEISS VISION CENTER

In an exclusive partnership with ZEISS, the worldwide leader in optics and optoelectronics

2023

2023

Rivoli Vision continues to expand, taking the store count to over 90 across UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. 

2024

2024

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

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