Page 65 - #189 March 2024

Expo City Mall, Dubai, UAE Solitaire, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Emaar Properties Developer: Al-Marqab Investment Company

Back in May last year, the VIA Riyadh project was unveiled by walk shopping, leisure and entertainment destination for Jeddah, the m, located 40km from the coastline, near Al Juraid Island and Berri that is approximately the size of The Dubai Mall. Dubai Square will
developer Takamul Project Management Company and became a Kingdom’s second largest city. Oil Field in the Arabian Gulf. The Rig will seek to attract over 900,000 be facing the iconic Dubai Creek Tower and the Dubai Creek Plaza.
new addition to Saudi Arabia’s entertainment and tourism portfolio. Solitaire by developers Al-Marqab Investment Company is set to annual visitors by 2032, appealing to a wide range of domestic, The projects will be connected through a cutting-edge underground
Representing a new era of luxury, the luxurious destination marks be Riyadh’s newest multi-use lifestyle destination and will consist of regional and international audiences, including adrenaline seekers, extension. The new development is heavily focused on family
a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s journey to enhance its three aboveground levels of retail, food and beverage, entertainment, explorers, balanced holiday makers and relaxation seekers. The range entertainment, with free live shows at the futuristic Grand Plaza. A
entertainment offerings. VIA Riyadh is situated near the Diplomatic wellness and sport offerings and three levels of basement parking. of hospitality, leisure, entertainment and accommodation options dedicated art district, technologically enhanced Ice Adventure and a
Quarter and the development intermingles iconic names, from the Within the city of Riyadh, Solitaire will occupy a 60,000sq m area provided by the scheme will include three hotels totalling 800 rooms, rooftop waterpark are also planned. Emaar is planning to complete
globally renowned St. Regis hotel, to resplendent designer brand bordered by King Abdulaziz Rd, Al Imam Saud Ibn Faisal Road and Al along with 11 restaurants, an extreme sports & adventure park, a both the new landmark Creek Tower and the Dubai Square project at
stores and top-level restaurants, to the Renaissance cinema that offers Thumamah Road. With views to the south revealing the prestigious world-class marina and helipads. the same time in 2027.
lavish levels of comfort and exclusivity. An architectural masterpiece King Abdullah Financial District, affirming this prime location within Expo City Mall by developer Emaar Properties is on course to open Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah,
inspired by the Salmani architecture and urban style, VIA Riyadh was the city. The North Ring Road is just 2km away, making the asset this year is Dubai, UAE. The upcoming 385,000sq mall is set to be has today unveiled RAK Central, its latest mixed-use destination, which will
designed to work in perfect harmony with the local identity of the easily accessible from Riyadh’s outer suburbs. As a multi-use lifestyle situated in Dubai’s Emaar South project and feature a large-scale offering feature a Grade-A office and commercial district that is set to open in 2026,
capital, preserving the unique identity of the city. destination with design work by Benoy, Solitaire’s focus is on providing of over 190 shops and F&B outlets. Nestled within the progressive Dubai helping to drive business and tourism development, unlock job opportunities
Launched last month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by developer Cenomi a unique, 360° lifestyle offering encompassing the key areas of retail, Expo City, this upcoming mall will offer an unparalleled experience. and redefine lifestyle in the Emirate. Upon completion of all phases of the
Centers, U Walk Jeddah is set to become an iconic lifestyle destination dining, entertainment, wellness and sport. The opening date of the With a focus on providing an immersive shopping experience, the mall mega-development, RAK Central will create a vibrant work, live and play
for shopping, dining and entertainment. The upcoming U-Walk Mall sits project is scheduled for late 2024. will be home to an extensive collection of fashion, electronics, home destination that will contribute to RAK Vision 2030, driving a prosperous
centrally in the Al Zahar District within Sectors 3, 4 and 5 of Jeddah, The Rig, one of Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) entertainment furnishings and speciality stores. With its impressive array of offerings and diversified economy, building happy and cohesive communities, securing
capturing a large chunk of the city’s high end, prime neighbourhoods. By projects, has recently announced the launch of its masterplan, an and a commitment to providing exceptional experiences, Expo City Mall a sustainable future and safeguarding the environment by following advanced
2025 the primary and secondary catchment will contain an enormous ambitious and unprecedented vision for tourism that will redefine will be a must-visit destination for shopaholics, foodies and those looking green building strategies. Upon completion, RAK Central will offer three
three million people. U-Walk Jeddah Mall is strategically located adventure tourism. The project is in line with PIF’s strategy and the for entertainment venues. million square feet of rentable office space, more than 4,000 residential
between King Abdul Aziz Road and Prince Sultan Road in a dynamic Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives of contributing to the growth of Another project by Developer Emaar Properties is their new apartments, three hotels with a capacity surpassing 1,000 keys, multiple
urban environment, providing very easy access from some of the major the tourism sector, directly and indirectly contributing to employment Dubai Square which is set to become of the world’s most advanced parks and green spaces, various retail and entertainment facilities and
commercial corridors in the Northern Central part of Jeddah. The opportunities and diversifying the economy. The Rig is inspired by the developments, using AI for the design, construction and creating several interconnected buildings with over 1,000 parking spaces for visitors.
upcoming destination will be a contemporary concept with its stunning design of offshore oil platforms, to celebrate the legacy and heritage ‘unique’ personalised customer experiences. According to Emaar, Construction work is scheduled to begin in 2024, with the first phase of the
fountains, indoor retail boulevard, its own leisure district and open-air of Saudi Arabia’s long oil and gas history. The unique hospitality and Dubai Square is a residential, hospitality and retail city that will boast infrastructure and the main business complex expected to be completed in
promenades flanked by hip eateries. Explore a new dynamic urban street adventure experience will span a gross floor area of over 300,000sq 10,000 residential units, over 1,500 hotel rooms and a retail district the fourth quarter of 2026.
Dubai Square, Dubai, UAE
Dubai S qu are , Dubai, U AE Marassi Galleria Mall, Bahrain
Developer, Emaar Properties
De v elo per , E m aar Pro per t i es Developer: Eagle Hills Diyar (EHD)

65 RETAIL & LEISURE INTERNATIONAL MARCH 2024 MARCH 2024 RETAIL & LEISURE INTERNATIONAL 66