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EMIRATES, EMAAR INK DEAL TO DEBUT US-BASED DUCK DONUTS TO

IMMERSIVE MALL EXPERIENCES EXPAND INTO THE UAE AND KSA KOBEYA LAUNCHES IN DUBAI
The first Japanese and Far Eastern gluten free
cafe Kobeya has opened its doors at the Wasl
Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut Duck Donuts, a company based in the US has Vita Mall, Dubai. The cafe concept is inspired by
a range of immersive experiences for mall visitors including announced the signing of two master franchise the founder’s difficulties in finding gluten-free
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a revamped Emirates A380 Experience and new Emirates agreements that will allow the firm to develop options in restaurants for her gluten-intolerant
Official Stores across three locations in Dubai Mall. and sub-franchise in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. son. The cafe also offers cooking classes on
Emirates said it is joining up with Emaar to connect According to the agreement, Anjal Arabia creating gluten-free lunch boxes for kids.
to a broad local and international audience through Trading & Contracting Co. is set to open 10
interactive brand experiences like the Emirates A380 locations across Saudi Arabia over the next
Simulator and KidZania. The airline added that the larger five years. The first location, which is expected SUSHISAMBA TO OPEN IN 2020
goal is to “excite visitors across all ages by delivering a to open in early 2020, will be located in Riyadh. Master developer Nakheel has confirmed
memorable, tangible piece of Emirates.” In the UAE, Gold Peak Coffee Shop LLC also that the internationally-renowned SushiSamba
The Emirates A380 Experience, the region’s only public signed a master franchise agreement to bring restaurant will open on the 52st floor of The
A380 flight simulator has been relocated to the second Duck Donuts to the UAE. Palm Tower, 220 metres above Palm Jumeirah in
floor of The Dubai Mall, next to the Dubai Aquarium & “We are delighted to enter into this Dubai. SushiSamba has partnered with Dubai’s
Underwater Zoo. Emirates will again sponsor KidZania relationship, expanding our Duck Donuts to Sunset Hospitality Group for the new venue.
to bring more educational role-play opportunities in countries that demonstrate a strong family
aviation for children. culture and an enjoyment for coffee and
sweets,” said Russ DiGilio, Duck Donuts EMAAR CAFÉ OPENS DOORS
Founder and CEO. Emaar Properties has announced its entry into
the coffee chain market with the opening of the
MODON AWARDS TENDER FOR first Emaar Café, located in the Fashion Avenue
of The Dubai Mall. A new concept from Emaar,
RETAIL STRIP IN GIANT PROJECT the cafe offers an environment for visitors to
network, socialise and relax in a casual setting.

Developer Modon Properties has awarded and public facilities in Riyadh City, with
a tender for a retail strip to form part of the aim of building a modern, integrated JONES THE GROCER EXPANDS
one of the biggest residential communities community that is in line with the vision of Australian food retailer and cafe Jones the
being built in Abu Dhabi. our nation’s wise leadership.” Grocer has signed a deal with Naif Alrajhi
Modon said the Retail Strip Mall project Upon completion, North Riyadh City Investment to expand into Saudi Arabia. The
in North Riyadh City will include seven will be among the largest residential first Jones the Grocer flagship store will be
restaurants, 14 stores, and a supermarket, communities in Abu Dhabi, housing over situated on the ground floor of Fairmont Ramla
a development company mandated by the 200,000 residents. The new development Serviced Residences in Riyadh.
Abu Dhabi government. The supermarket encompasses approximately 8,000ha,
in North Riyadh City, formerly known as equivalent to 85 per cent of the land area
South Shamkha, will be operated by Lulu of Abu Dhabi island. Riyadh City will feature ARCADIA LAUNCHES REBRAND
Group International, Modon added. state-of-the-art facilities such as parks, Dubai-based perfumery brand Arcadia has
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE GIANT GUYLIAN HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO EXPAND ITS PORTFOLIO OF CAFES ACROSS THE UAE. THE COMPANY PLANS TO OPEN THREE MORE GUYLIAN BELIGAN launched a rebranded product range with a strong
CHOCOLATE CAFES IN THE UAE BY THE END OF 2020, FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF ITS EXISTING OUTLETS IN DUBAI. IN NOVEMBER 2018, GUYLIAN’S FIRST DUBAI BRANCH OPENED AT Ahmad Al Hosani, Project Director schools, shops, mosques, medical centres
THE POINTE, PALM JUMEIRAH WHICH FEATURES 35 INDOOR SEATS AND A TERRACE WITH 24 OUTDOOR SEATS OVERLOOKING THE ATLANTIS HOTEL. THE COMPANY WENT ON TO OPEN at Modon, said: “The completion of the and community centres. It will also provide emphasis on sustainability. Complementing the
TWO MORE BRANCHES IN THE DUBAI MALL AND MIRDIF CITY CENTRE. TODAY, GUYLIAN CHOCOLATES ARE SOLD IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES. supermarket and the awarding of the tender low-density neighbourhoods, perfectly cruelty, paraben and chemical-free fragrances, the
for the retail strip mall project highlight the fitting for the lifestyle of the people in it. company has recycled all cardboard presentation
Located 30 kilometres from Abu Dhabi
AL KHIRAN TO BE HOME TO DIVE BAHRAIN THEME steady, on-schedule progress being made at city, Riyadh City is only a short journey away boxes previously used with pouches made from
recycled materials in the UAE.
Riyadh City.” Continuing, he said: “Modon is
OUTLET MALL CONCEPT PARK OPENS working tirelessly to develop infrastructure from all of the emirate’s key locations.

The premium outlet mall in Al Khiran will have 75,000sq m of high- Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park
end outlet shopping. With a mix of luxury and premium stores and spanning an area of 100,000sq m, complete with a sunken
the best of F&B and entertainment options, the mall will redefine Boeing 747, is now open to diving enthusiasts.
Kuwait’s high-street shopping experience. The site, close to Bahrain International Airport, has a
The entire mall will have an outdoor ambience with indoor 70m-long decommissioned Boeing 747 as its centerpiece, the
streets covered by continuous skylights to provide natural light. largest aircraft ever to be intentionally submerged. The project
Designed by leading international architects RTKL and being was developed by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
developed by Tamdeen Group, the mall will have a unique resort- (BTEA) and the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE). PLACEMAKING
style architecture which will incorporate traditional Arabic motifs. The underwater theme park features a replica of a traditional
The mall’s façade will add to its identity providing a highly sustainable Bahraini pearl merchant’s house, which is being overseen by Diyar
solution which filters light and provides shade. Al Muharraq, artificial coral reefs and other sculptures that will be
This new to the region outlet mall will also feature landscaped fabricated and submerged to provide a safe haven for coral reef
carparks, a massive garden, a boardwalk along the marina and growth and to ensure a sustainable habitat for marine life. The develop...
monumental palm promenades, all purposefully crafted to provide eco-friendly park will also provide researchers a rich source of
sustainable integration with the surrounding environment and offer information on marine ecologies, and will enhance environmental
state-of-the-art entertainment. awareness on the importance of preserving marine life.

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