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5. rli inTernaTional shoppinG CenTre 6. rli shoppinG & oUTleT CenTre renovaTion

adana Town CenTre ashFord desiGner oUTleT ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET
ADANA TOWN cENTRE Ashford, UK
Istanbul, Turkey The Adana Town Center is an integrated retailtainment project com- Opened in October 2019, this innovative and attractive extension to
bining a series of dynamic spaces that offers a variety of experiences, the existing Ashford Designer Outlet complex adds 46 retail, leisure and
resulting in a truly unique destination. The concept design was created F&B units to the 80 already operating, as well as a new events space and
with the community in mind. Bringing such a space to life called for maxi- a children’s play area. A net 324 extra parking spaces have been created
mum flexibility and adaptability and the project was achieved by creating to serve the development, which welcomed 3.6 million visitors per year
a multitude of spaces for events and attractions. before the expansion – a figure which is expected to greatly increase.

CiTy CenTre almaZa bilkenT CenTer
Egypt was introduced in December 2019 to the grand opening of City Bilkent Center aims to offer visitors pleasant and dynamic lifestyle ar-
Centre Almaza with a total investment of EGP 9.35 billion. Having the eas where they can shop, spend quality time and take a break from their
ground breaking in 2016; it finally opened doors to the public for a soft busy days. Bilkent Center has been renovated with the following criteria:
opening on the 30 September and finally launched the full project near increase the visitor’s comfort and their shopping experience quality and
the end of the year. The Almaza plot is located in the inner north eastern create a lifestyle place. All renovations were carried out to provide not
part of Cairo within the suburb of Heliopolis. only a shopping experience for the visitors but a living space as well.
cITY cENTRE ALMAZA BILKENT cENTER
cairo, Egypt Ankara, Turkey
jewel ChanGi airporT inTU waTFord
Featuring a distinctive dome-shaped glass-and-steel façade, Jewel In 2015, intu bought a run-down and dated shopping precinct in Wat-
Changi Airport offers a wide range of compelling lifestyle offerings that ford called Charter Place, next door to its intu Watford shopping centre.
draw and excite visitors, including unique play attractions at Canopy Park, Charter Place was demolished and replaced with a 400,000sq ft exten-
creative gardens, world-class shopping and dining experience, a hotel and sion which opened in 2018. The £180M investment has transformed intu
airport facilities. This is envisioned to capture mindshare and significantly Watford into an impressive 1.4 million square feet retail and leisure des-
augment Changi Airport’s status as a leading international air hub, drawing tination. Collaboration with Watford Borough Council was a key element
international travellers from all over the world. to the success of the scheme.

raFFles CiTy ChonGqinG mall oF arabia - The eXpansion
Raffles City Chongqing is situated at the nexus of three Central Busi- One of Egypt’s largest shopping malls, Mall of Arabia is West Cairo’s
ness Districts, namely Jiefangbei, Jiangbeizui and Danzishi. Positioned as go-to destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. With its newly
where Chongqing and the world meet, Raffles City Chongqing houses launched masterpiece Phase 2, namely The Expansion, Mall of Arabia is
more than 400 brands, comprising a mix of local specialty brands and home to several game-changing facilities, including The Park and The Food
JEWEL cHANGI AIRPORT INTU WATFORD
Singapore well-known international brands. About 40 per cent of the brands are Hall. In short, there’s something for everyone at Mall of Arabia. Earning Watford, UK
new-to-market brands, flagship or new concepts. Experiential retail and great reviews from travellers across the world, Mall of Arabia sees over
lifestyle were a key focus when it came to selecting new brands. 15 million visitors a year.

The Galleria al maryah island The shoppes aT marina bay sands
Last year was a game changing year for The Galleria Al Maryah Is- Boasting close to 800,000sq ft of retail space, The Shoppes at Marina
land, Abu Dhabi’s first super-regional destination in the heart of the city. Bay Sands is an integral part of Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading destina-
Building upon the incredible success of The Galleria’s Luxury Collection, tion for business, leisure, shopping and entertainment. Renovation high-
which opened in 2013, developer Gulf Related have launched a 1.4 mil- lights on site include the opening of the largest nightclub, MARQUEE
lion square feet expansion, which transforms Al Maryah Island into an Singapore, a new Japanese restaurant, KOMA and on the fashion front
immersive lifestyle destination for the community. the South Promenade also saw a refresh in its Luxury Fashion collection.

RAffLEs City CHOngqing THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH ISLAND THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS MALL Of ARAbiA - tHE ExpAnsiOn
chongqing, china Abu Dhabi, UAE Singapore cairo, Egypt