Arif General Stores

Arif General Stores is just a small shop we have over in Badra East. We are located in Sector 27, specifically at number 41. It is a quiet enough area compared to some other parts of the city, but we still see plenty of faces every day. People from the neighborhood stop in for whatever they need. I’ve lived around here for a long time, so opening a store in Sector 27 made sense. It’s not a very big space, just enough to keep things organized. We spend most of our time stocking shelves or talking to the people who live nearby. Some days are slow, especially when it’s really hot outside and nobody wants to walk down the street. Other times, everyone comes in at once. We don’t have a website or any of that, we just rely on people knowing we are here. Being at number 41 has worked out okay for us so far. We keep the doors open late most nights because that's when people realize they forgot something. It’s just how things go here. Badra East has its own feel, and being a part of the local scene is just what we do. We aren't trying to be the biggest store around, just a place that’s open when someone needs something. It’s a simple life but we like it. We have a lot of regular customers who have been coming to us since we first opened our doors at this spot. Some of them just stop by for a chat even if they don't buy anything.