Author : Shabina Sanad
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Over 1.1 million sq ft of gross leasable area dedicated to new retailers or first-time standalone stores
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Fashion, accessories, food and beverage, homewares, jewellery stores and entertainment among the unique retail mix
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| The Dubai Mall |
The Dubai Mall, which will open on October 30, 2008 is introducing over 165 exciting new shopping options to Dubai's expanding retailer offer. These new retailers account for over 1.1 million sq ft in The Dubai Mall - almost 30% per cent of the 3.77 million sq ft of the mall's total gross leasable area. With many making their Middle East debut, these retailers are entering the Dubai market for the first time or opening up their first standalone stores, revitalising the region's shopping industry.
The flagship development of Emaar Malls Group, the leading real estate developer in Dubai, The Dubai Mall is one of the world's largest shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destinations featuring over 1,200 retailers. Of these, more than 165 are opening in Dubai or the Middle East region for the very first time, offering a fresh international retail mix that spans fashion and apparel, accessories to homewares, jewellery and entertainment concepts.
Galeries Lafayette, the prestigious French retailer and Bloomingdale's, America's leading department store are confirmed key anchors, marking the first time each retailer will be opening a store outside their country of origin. Hamley's, London's famous toy store is launching their Middle East flagship store in The Dubai Mall to the delight of children and families across Dubai.
The Dubai Mall has a total area of 12.1 million sq ft, with an internal floor area of 5.9 million sq ft and a gross leasable space of 3.77 million sq ft. It will feature more than 1,200 stores and over 160 food & beverage outlets. There are over 14,000 undercover car park spaces and the adjoining The Address, Dubai Mall luxury 5-star hotel with 250 rooms and 450 serviced residences. The Dubai Mall expects an estimated 30 million visitors within the first year of trade.
Source : press release
