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Brent Cross Town, London, UK Developer: Related Argent

NEINVER in Europe continued to register growth during the drink, provide best-in-class workspaces for over 25,000 people
first half of 2024, with sales eight per cent higher, beating 2023’s and build a community around health and wellness with fantastic
record H1 figures and further cementing the upward trend seen new amenities. Brent Cross Town will become the gourmet
in recent years. Earlier this year the company put the finishing heart of north London, offering exceptional dining experiences
touches on the revamped F&B plaza at Viladecans The Style and a vibrant new cultural scene as well as ensuring guest’s daily
Outlets, the only outlet centre in the Barcelona Metropolitan needs are met within a short walk, whether that’s their kids’
Area. Aimed at rejuvenating the centre’s main social and leisure day-care, a grocery store or local cinema.
zone, the refurbishment has resulted in enhanced terraced
dining areas, seating and events spaces, contributing to a more MIDDLE EAST
all-round shopping experience. The space, located on the His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the
ground floor, is home to leading F&B brands such as Five Guys, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain earlier this year
Casa Carmen, Grosso Napoletano, Santa Gloria, GreenVita inaugurated the Marassi Galleria at Marassi Al Bahrain. Marassi
Brunch&Coffee and Udon — all with outdoor seating. The mood Galleria is the first shopping resort in the Kingdom, located
is Mediterranean: warm, bright and contemporary, reflecting within the Marassi Al Bahrain project, on an area of 114,000sq
the centre’s overall look and feel. With a GLA of 20,000sq m, m. The mall offers visitors an integrated experience of shopping,
Viladecans The Style Outlets offers a comprehensive choice of dining and entertainment and sets a new standard for the retail
over 15 food and beverage brands. sector at a local and regional level. The mall contains 450
Shaping the Bursa city landscape and beyond, the Atış retail shops, including a group of luxury international brands
Group does not just construct buildings, it transforms lifestyle. and provides 10,000 employment opportunities for Bahraini
DownTown Bursa, developed by Atış Yapı, is an epitome nationals in both the mall and with other companies in the
of modern urban living, blending luxury, convenience and broader project. Marassi Galleria also has an entertainment
innovation in the heart of the city. This state-of-the-art area that includes the largest aquarium in the Kingdom, an
development offers a vibrant lifestyle with its contemporary underwater zoo, an adventure park, and a cinema complex. The
design and diverse amenities. Located in the bustling centre of commercial complex is connected to two five-star resorts, the
Bursa, DownTown provides easy access to key business districts, Address Marassi Al Bahrain and Vida Marassi Al Bahrain.
shopping centres, cultural attractions and transportation hubs. Recently launched in Dubai was the J1 Beach by developer
Its strategic location makes it an ideal choice for both residents Merex Investment who has brought the spirit of the Riviera
and businesses. The architectural design of DownTown Bursa to the UAE. The project is a mixture of 13 luxury beachfront
is a masterpiece of modern aesthetics. Sleek lines, innovative dining experiences, offering visitors an escape to tranquillity with
structures and sustainable materials create a visually stunning a serving of tantalising flavours and innovative blends. A wide
environment that reflects the dynamism of the city. array of differen cuisines are on offer across the 500m-strip
Brent Cross Town is set to be a new town designed from the and the 13 dining experiences are African Queen, Almayass by
ground up with people’s wellbeing and happiness in mind. The the Sea, Bâoli Dubai, Chouchou, Gigi Rigolatto, Gitano, INÁ,
upcoming project will be surrounded by 50 acres of parks and Kaimana Beach, La Baia by The Beach, Lúnico, Ninive Beach,
situated just 12 minutes from St. Pancras International. At its Sakhalin and Sirene by GAIA.
heart will be a vibrant town centre alive with shops, bars and An upcoming project by Developer Emaar Properties is
restaurants, with a vision to be carbon net zero by 2030. A joint their new Dubai Square which is set to become one of the THE
THE
venture between Related Argent and Barnet Council, developer world’s most advanced developments, using AI for the design, MENA
Related Argent’s vision for Brent Cross Town is braver than construction and creating ‘unique’ personalised customer
MENA
ever, it’s time to shake things up. The town will bring together experiences. According to Emaar, Dubai Square is a residential,
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6,700 elegant new homes, over 50 locations for retail, food and hospitality and retail city that will boast 10,000 residential units, 2024
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