In May 2001 Geant opened its first store in Bahrain & opened Géant Hypermarket Dubai in 2005. With the Group´s strength in local retailing and knowledge of the region and Groupe *****´s expertise in Hypermarket operations, Geant is an embodiment of the best local adaptation of International standards in retailing. The consumers are presented with a retailing experience that is suited not just to theirneeds but also to their tastes and aspirations. The Hypermarket´s unique "It’s Géant and it’s for you" marketing strategy and aggressive theme-based promotional campaigns has helped it to pitch itself across all Customer segments of Dubai´s multicultural consumers. Designed on the pattern of best outlets of Europe and covering approximately 13000 square meters, with average 40 customer checkout counters and about 300+ staff members, the Hypermarket carries an average of 65000 Product lines which include food, grocery, apparel, house ware, consumer electronics, beauty care, etc. In June 2013, Geant Online was launched aiming at bringing a unique online shopping experience to residents of UAE. Thus bragging the title as UAE’s first online Hypermarket. Geant Online is an online shopping portal which lets you shop for groceries and electronics at one place and delivered to your doorstep at your convenience.