Founded in 1983 by Yousuf Haji Baliyil and Mahmood Haji Baliyil, Talal Group is a trusted and diversified business conglomerate in the UAE.
With a strong presence across retail, FMCG, hospitality, manufacturing, and services, the Group plays a vital role in everyday life across the Emirates. Its flagship brand, Talal Market, operates a wide network of supermarkets offering groceries, fresh produce, and daily essentials.
Talal Group also manages 22+ multi-cuisine restaurants, alongside in-house bakery and roastery brands. Through Fineway International, the Group delivers dynamic FMCG distribution powered by leading global and regional brands.
Continuing to grow, Talal Group has expanded into IT, interior design, MEP, automobile care, travel services, fitness, and food processing—guided by its core values of honesty, respect, and excellence.
At Talal Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by ensuring convenience, affordability, and inclusivity across all our products and services. We stay true to our values and uphold strong ethical standards in our operations.
We aspire to be a leading conglomerate in the region, delivering lasting value in a variety of sectors for consumers while being a trusted employer that supports careers and growth for each member of our team.
In 1983, in the heart of Dubai, two brothers—Yousuf Haji Baliyil and Mahmood Haji Baliyil—set out with a simple yet powerful vision: to build something meaningful through hard work, honesty, and an unwavering commitment to people.
What began as a small convenience store in Deira was more than just a business—it was a promise. A promise to serve the community with care, to offer everyday essentials at fair value, and to build trust one customer at a time.
As Dubai grew, so did Talal Group. Guided by resilience and a deep understanding of customer needs, the small store steadily evolved into a diversified enterprise spanning retail, FMCG, hospitality, and services. Yet, through every phase of growth, the foundation remained unchanged—consistency, reliability, and a people-first approach.
At its core, Talal Group has always been a family business—not just in ownership, but in spirit. Employees, partners, and customers are all part of an extended family built on respect and long-lasting relationships.
Today, Talal Group stands as a reflection of its journey—from humble beginnings to a trusted name across the UAE. And while much has grown, the purpose remains the same: to serve with integrity, grow with passion, and create lasting value for the communities it touches.
Built on trust and long-lasting relationships, Talal Group has grown alongside its customers, becoming a familiar name across the GCC.
Every store, service, and product reflects a promise of quality, convenience, and care, created to serve communities with consistency and heart, every single day.
Since it was founded, Talal Group has built a diverse portfolio of businesses across sectors that speak to how we live our daily lives in the UAE and beyond. From trusted retail brands like Talal Market, Talal Gold and Lensmart, to a portfolio of leading companies in FMCG trading, hospitality, engineering, fitness and travel, each business represents the Group’s commitment to quality and innovation. The portfolio also extends to manufacturing, real estate, creative services, and vehicle care, uniting a legacy of excellence under one vision, delivering value, trust, and progress through every enterprise.
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