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Al Futtaim. The transformation will introduce New Covent Garden, fea- offering fine, casual and social dining, a five-star spa with salon and fitness
turing a 600-seat theatre, alongside a wellness precinct, an indoor-outdoor centre, a glamorous shopping area offering a curated selection of designer
district and entertainment facilities. Since opening two decades ago, Mall of boutiques, a celebrations and events centre, exclusive entertainment and
the Emirates has established itself through innovations including Ski Dubai, nightlife, multiple pools with private bungalows and cabanas, a full-service
the region’s first indoor skiing resort. The centre has hosted flagship fashion marina and 420m of white-sand private beach.
and lifestyle brands whilst combining retail with entertainment and dining. RAK Properties has announced an enormous $1.4bn real estate devel-
The 20th anniversary celebrations ran throughout September and began opment pipeline dubbed the “future of Ras Al Khaimah”. Within this
with the Global Runway Under the FASHION DOME on 13 September. development, Mina will be set across a land area of four million square
The 6celebrations culminated on 20 September with performances by metres and comprise three districts: Raha Island, Hayat Island and Lagoons.
Bandaloop, the aerial dance troupe, at 5pm and 6pm. The company used The first new project to be launched within Mina in 2025 is Mirasol,
the mall’s architecture as their performance stage. located on Raha Island - a resort inspired living concept and incorporating
ORA Developers have revealed Bayn, a large, sustainable coastal com- a restaurant being developed in partnership with Spanish Michelin star
munity in Ghantoot, UAE, designed to integrate city energy with coastal chef Vicente Torres. Mina will feature a combination of community and
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tranquillity, featuring a 4.8 million square metre area with 1.2km of beach destination retail experiences spread across 137 outlets and a combined
front, a marina, lagoons and extensive open green spaces. The project, which 23,000sq m of net leasable area. Mina aims to redefine coastal living, pri -
includes villas and townhouses, emphasises walkability, sustainability and oritising sustainability, connectivity and community. Notable properties
a wide range of amenities like schools, retail, sports facilities and health- include the ultra-luxury NB Collection and two operational luxury hotels
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care, all connected by a linear park and green spine.he first phase of Bayn - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Resort and Spa and Anantara
includes 464 villas and townhouses and is expected to be completed in Q4 Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort. Further enriching the Mina community is
2028. The development features over seven kilometres of waterfront living the launch of Mirasol, a new resort style living concept. Featuring a range
and will include 9,000 residences ranging from mansions to apartments. A of studios, apartments and duplexes and scheduled for handover in the first
marina, beach town, business park and promenades are integrated into the half of 2028, Mirasol residents will enjoy incredible views as well as seamless
design to connect land and sea. More than 55 per cent of the development access to all of Mina’s amenities and attractions.
is dedicated to open space, including one million square metres of public Architecture firm HWKN has been commissioned by developers Al
parks, landscaped pathways and outdoor activity zones. A sports club span- Marwan Real Estate Development to design eleven distinct buildings for

ning over 100,000sq m aims to serve both professional athletes and families. a new commercial neighbourhood in centralSharjah, the third most pop-
Handover is scheduled for 2028, with the first phase including a clubhouse ulous city in the UAE. The district, featuring offices, retail spaces, cafés,
and retail and dining outlets. childcare and healthcare facilities, specialised institutes and a mosque, has
Wynn Resorts Ltd is the primary developer of the upcoming Wynn been fully researched, conceptualised and planned using Artificial Intelli-
Al Marjan Island project, in partnership with local entities Marjan LLC gence (AI). The development, titled District 11 spans three million square
and RAK Hospitality Holding LLC.Wynn Resorts, a Las Vegas-based hotel feet and includes 11 buildings with 200 commercial units, aiming to attract

operator and the owner and operator of the casino resort, is developing the professionals working in the area, residents from nearby neighbourhoods
project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with a projected opening in early 2027. and visitors. The masterplan draws on the firm’s “Work Resort” concept,
Wynn Al Marjan Island is being created as an opulent and entertaining scaled to a neighbourhood level. This approach integrates professional
beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. The resort is workspaces with resort-like amenities in a walkable urban environment.
located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport and is cur - Sobha Realty and the Government of Umm Al Quwain have partnered
rently under construction on a picturesque island totalling more than 60ha to launch Downtown UAQ - a new 25 million square foot coastal city
that gracefully curves into the beautiful Arabian Gulf. Ascending 305m designed to transform the emirate’s future. With the launch of this brand
above the sea, the 70-storey hotel tower has been designed by the award-win - new development, the Emirate is stepping into the spotlight with something
ning team of Wynn Design and Development architects, designers and extraordinary on the horizon. This collaboration brings together visionary
creatives. Uniquely designed for Wynn Al Marjan Island, the Hotel Tower leadership and world-class development expertise to deliver a community
will offer 360-degree waterfront views. Guests will discover 24 restaurants that blends beachfront serenity with modern urban living - and it’s only the

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