Malabar Gold & Diamonds (MGD), the world’s fifth largest jewellery retailer with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has expanded its UK footprint with the launch of two new flagship showrooms at Birmingham and Southall.

Acclaimed Bollywood actress and MGD brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan inaugurated the showrooms, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growing influence in the international jewellery sector, a statement said in Doha yesterday.

Malabar Group chairman M P Ahammad, vice chairman Abdul Salam K P, MGD international operations managing director Shamlal Ahamed, Group executive director A K Faisal, other directors and senior management team members, community leaders, and customers were present at the openings.

Ahammad said: “UK is an integral link in our global growth journey in the West, and we are delighted to celebrate this new milestone. With the current retail presence of four showrooms and more in the pipeline, these openings not only strengthen our presence in the UK but also reinforce our mission of being among the most preferred jewellery retailer in the global market.”

The newly opened MGD flagship showrooms in Birmingham and Southall offers over 30,000 designs in 18K, 22K gold, diamond, and precious gems, representing over 25 exclusive collections from MGD's vast design portfolio. Specialised services such as customised jewellery designing facilities and exclusive bridal designs are also available. Spanning 5,700+ sft, the Birmingham showroom is the brand’s largest outlet in the UK. The other two MGD showrooms in the UK are in Leicester and Green Street (London).

Abdul Salam said: “The UK marks the beginning of our consistent growth strategy across Europe, with further launches planned in key cities across the continent.”

Shamlal Ahamed said: “Our future expansion plans in the UK include opening showrooms in Manchester and a third showroom in London. We will also be marking our entry into Ireland and France.”