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Special Feature: Open-air experienceS
Rethinking the

Future

pen-Air Experiences is not new terminology, but the plaza with tranquil fountains, and access to some of the best deals,
onset of Covid-19 has highlighted it in ways that are Empire Outlets is unlike any other shopping destination in the city,
completely new, and now the concept has taken on and is just steps from the Staten Island Ferry. The project hosts
Omuch greater meaning and importance in today’s world. approximately 100 shops of the finest, brands, an extensive array of
Owners, developers and investors are taking creative steps to waterfront food and beverage concepts and a 190-room hotel.
reimagine experiential destinations that not only make visitors feel safe With Manhattan West, Brookfield is part of the revitalisation and
but also encourages them to visit, shop and play in a safe environment, reactivation of a locale that has served as the heartbeat for New
allowing retailers, food and beverage operators and entertainment and York for more than one hundred years – a compelling foundation for
leisure operators an opportunity to evolve and be at the forefront of brands as they develop themselves as a part of the fabric of the city.
the new normal. Reducing our environmental footprint is no longer an option, but a
Empire Outlets by developers BFC Partners opened in phases necessity to thrive and exist in the future. Through biophilic design at
between April 2019 and early 2020, with Nordstrom Rack - one of the Manhattan West, Brookfield sets precedents for urban development
shopping centre’s major anchors - launching on 4 July. Empire Outlets while collaborating with brands that align with its ethos at the forefront
is now New York City’s premier outdoor shopping and dining centre. of innovation, environmental responsibility, and growth. Due to open
With its picture-perfect views of lower Manhattan, a lush landscaped this year by developers Brookfield Properties Development, this new

Moon Retreat, Sharjah, UAE
Developer, Shurooq

Empire Outlets, New York City, US
Developer, BFC Partners
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