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NEWS INBRIEF

NEW DINING HUB IS UNVEILED
AJDAN ANNOUNCES NEW AI KHOBAR Located at The Park, the venue features three
new restaurants and it is music to the ears of
TRIPLE TOWER DEVELOPMENT residents of Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Half
a decade after he initially pitched the idea, EatX
The leading Saudi developer Ajdan has Founder Tom Arnel is finally ready to open the
announced the launch of Infiniti by Ajdan, three-storey, multi-venue (licensed) restaurant
a premium mixed-use development with concept, beginning with the ground-floor cafe.
views over the Arabian Gulf on Al Khobar’s
eastern coast. The project will also be home ABU DHABI HOME TO NEW SITE
to 20,000sq m of retail, food and beverage and Called Adrenark Adventure, it becomes the region’s
other mixed-use space. biggest indoor adventure attraction to open in Abu
Infiniti by Ajdan will cover a total land area Dhabi. The idea behind the site is to entertain kids
of 45,510sq m and will have more than 480 and deliver adrenaline-pumping experiences. The
residential units in three high rise towers of massive 54,000sq ft space features an incredible 20
35, 40 and 45 towers respectively. different activities, ensuring the little ones run out
Mohammed Abdulmohsen AlOtaibi, of energy by the end of their time at the venue.
CEO, said Infiniti by Ajdan represented the
culmination of the company’s design-first
vision. “Our aim to transform people’s lifestyle GLOBAL BRANDS JOIN FORCES
and mindset toward a more open society Two global F&B brands - Applebee’s and IHOP
will help drive the investment in Saudi Arabia, - came together. The Eagles Landing Restaurant
especially in terms of entertainment and Group is the franchise for these brands. “We saw
tourism growth,” he said. this as a phenomenal opportunity to bring two of
DUBAI’S PALM JEBEL ALI IN FINAL the world’s favourite restaurant brands together as
one dual-brand location,” said Mohammed Makawi,
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION President & CEO at the entity.

Dubai real estate giant Nakheel plans to The Palm Jebel Ali project was previously BACHIR ICE CREAM ADDS UNITS
resurrect Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai as it seeks on hold until 2009. Based on satellite images, Two new stores have been launched by the
contractors to complete the reclamation the palm-shaped project’s three fronds have legendary Lebanese Bachir Ice Cream brand in
works, MEED reported. not yet been visibly complete. However, Dubai following a successful first store launch
In a statement to AGBI, a Nakheel the man-made island is reportedly home to in Sharjah in November. Known for its authentic
spokesperson also previously confirmed two bridges built by Samsung C+T under and rich flavours, the brand’s promise is to take
to Arabian Business that, “the Palm Jebel a $350M contract. Palm Jebel Ali is located its customers on a trip down memory lane with
Ali masterplan is being revisited, with more south of Jebel Ali Freezone. family and friends.
details on the way.” In 2022, Nakheel also restarted Palm
Palm Jebel Ali, which is three times Deira, renamed as Deira Islands, which was
bigger than Palm Jumeirah, is “95 per cent then later changed to Dubai Islands. “Dubai HOME BOX OPENS A NEW UNIT
complete”, MEED reported, referring to an Islands (formerly known as Deira Island) Silicon Central, Dubai’s latest lifestyle and
interview with former Nakheel executive will reinforce the Emirate’s position as a shopping destination welcomes Home Box, a one-
chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. “Major global destination of choice for residents, stop shop for smart contemporary furniture and
reclamation on Palm Jebel Ali is 95 per visitors and investors,” the company said in home furnishings for everyday living. The store
cent completed, with the remaining 5 per a statement back in August 2022. is now accessible to residents near Silicon Oasis
cent due for completion in the coming In November 2022, Nakheel secured and is positioned 12km from the city-centre and
weeks. Construction of the breakwater, AED17bn in a strategic financing deal to 15km from Dubai Airport in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
which surrounds the island, is 98 per cent drive its new phase of growth, the master
completed,” Sulayem said. developer said in an emailed statement.

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