Our story
The beginning in Jordan
Yacoub began selling footwear in Jordan in 1970. His father was a shoemaker who took pride in earning his customers’ trust. Following that example, Yacoub set out to offer well-made shoes at prices people could afford. The business later expanded from footwear into clothing.
A new chapter in the UAE
Yacoub’s son Tariq carried forward the family’s focus on quality, style and affordability. In 2011, he opened a retail business in the UAE under the Karakeeb name, continuing the work his grandfather and father had started.
Today, Karakeeb continues to serve customers looking for footwear, clothing and bags that fit their style and budget.
Our mission
We bring well-made clothing within reach of customers across the UAE, whatever their background or budget. Our collections cater to different tastes and needs, with attention to design, fabrics and craftsmanship.
We choose what we source carefully and apply quality checks with durability, comfort and style in mind. We want people to feel confident in what they wear and to find options that suit their lives.
Our vision
We want well-made, comfortable and stylish clothing and shoes to be accessible to everyone. Affordable prices give more people the freedom to choose pieces that express their own style.
We aim to offer that choice while keeping the focus on craftsmanship, durability and comfort, so customers can look and feel their best.
Our services
- Sourcing
- Our sourcing team looks for quality products at competitive prices in more than 15 countries.
- Importing
- Once our team has selected the merchandise, we arrange for it to be imported promptly.
- Sorting and logistics
- We sort incoming merchandise in our warehouses, make any needed fixes and distribute it to our stores.
- Retail
- Our store teams present the merchandise and look for ways to bring our regular customers the best deals.