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Redefining Retail developer: dilmunia mall development Company
mALL Of dILmUNIA, bAhRAIN

Since the turn of the millennium, the Middle East and North Africa region has become
one of the world’s best known tourist destinations. It has become renowned for its
opulence and extravagance and is home to the largest shopping mall, the longest indoor

ski slope, the world’s largest manmade island and the business international airport. Here,
RLI skims the surface of some of the outstanding retail projects across the region.

ome to some incredible completed and upcoming projects such as Dubai Mall, Cityland Mall, Mall of Oman, A 2.4km-long leisure and dining waterfront project, Al Reem Mall, the brand new shopping centre on Reem Island,
Al Araimi Boulevard, Cairo Festival City and Mall of Sousse, and housing world-renowned luxury powerhouse Qana, located in the Khor Al Maqta area of Abu Dhabi is has successfully constructed the highest point in the structure.
retail companies Chalhoub Group, Landmark Group, Dubai Holding Group and Alshaya, along with world-class planned for completion in the final quarter of 2020, designed A total of 14 tower cranes are on site with work being carried
H developers such as Majid Al Futtaim, Nakheel, Emaar Properties and Meraas, the MENA region is in the top by local firm MZ Architects. The project is being developed out around the clock to bring the huge structure towards
echelon of retail players worldwide. Here, we take a look at some of the projects you need to know about… by Al Barakah International Investment, in partnership with completion. In addition a total of 350,000 kilos of concrete
Abu Dhabi Municipality. The multi-purpose project will have now been poured across the eight-level structure. Once
Projects Across the MeNA regioN house a sophisticated five-star hotel, a range of international completed, the two million square foot shopping centre will
On course to open by the end of the year, the redesigned Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park will be integrated with the restaurants and cafes, galleries and entertainment venues, offer new retail, leisure and entertainment options for people
wider community to create a place of discovery and family interactivity. An adventure zone, retail and F&B outlets, activity a cinema, an open-air theatre, sports facilities, jogging and in Abu Dhabi. Attractions include the world’s largest snow
areas and education zones are just some of the attractions on offer as the boundaries between urban life and green spaces skating path, children’s golf, high-end retail stores, a marina, park, a multiplex cinema, 85 food and drink outlets and 450
blur seamlessly. The once-walled and “almost secret” park in Abu Dhabi is set to become a community hub for leisure and various gardens, water fountains and ample parking spaces. shops. Reem Mall is expected to open late next year following
wellness. The existing Khalidiya Ladies Park will be rebranded as Sheikha Fatima Park, and transformed into a multi-use space The project is part of the National Trail that reflects the the completion of the AED 4.4bn development by The
consisting of an adventure zone, multiple retail and food outlets, a designated space for women and children and an interactive identity of the seven Emirates and stretches from the National Real Estate Company (NREC) and United Projects
educational area. Construction at the 46,000sq m park is well underway by developers Imkan. Corniche to the city’s new Capital District. for Aviation Services Company (UPAC).

AL QANA, AbU dhAbI, UAE
developer: Al barakah International Investment

MENA

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