Monday, September 29, 2008

Mall of the Emirates to undergo big expansion

Mall of the Emirates will undergo its largest expansion programme with just under Dh500 million to be invested in new space, it was announced on Sunday.

The project will see the addition of increased facilities for shopping, dining and parking, and will be completed by the first quarter of 2010.
The expansion was announced on Sunday by the Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Group, which operates the mall.

Since its launch in 2005 the mall, located in the heart of New Dubai, has emerged as a world-class landmark with the region's residents and, growing tourist community.
This year the mall was voted the Superbrands "Brand of the Year", and won the Best Mall Award at the Grazia Style Awards.

The expansion will add several important facilities to the mall structure, including an additional 10,500 square metres of gross leasable area for retailers and other service providers, a direct link for Dubai Metro commuters and increased parking to accommodate 750 vehicles.

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