The Dubai Mall opens marking world’s largest-ever retail property opening

The Dubai Mall opens today November 4, 2008 at 2pm with close to 600 retailers opening their doors for business. It is marking the world's largest-ever, single-day mall opening in retail history. Emaar Malls Group, the developer of world's largest retail property, marks the opening with a series of high profile events, beginning with a public unveiling of the highly anticipated Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre at 4pm, today.

Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said, "The Dubai Mall is Dubai's tribute to the world of retail and leisure. With the mall, we have set a strong platform for growth for the retail sector, one that reflects Dubai's forward-looking model of creating robust business opportunities for enterprises from around the world. The Dubai Mall is, indeed, a confident affirmation of the strong economic fundamentals of the Dubai economy."

The festive vibe will resonate throughout the retail property with fashion shows taking place in the Fashion Catwalk, public skating at Dubai Ice Rink and high profile exhibits, galleries and performers providing entertainment for the entire family. The Dubai Mall has varied lifestyle and leisure offerings including a sprawling Gold Souk, the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink and Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre.