Aldar reveals ambitious mall expansion plans for Al Ain
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Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) has identified Al Ain as a key expansion market for its retail portfolio, driven by its significant local population and vibrant business landscape.
According to Urban Planning Council’s “Plan Al Ain 2030”, the city population will witness a three-fold- increase over the next two decades. As a result, driven by strong consumer demand, the city’s retail sector is set for rapid growth as retail space per resident is expected to increase to approximately 1.115 square metres by 2030.
Al Ain’s strong fundamentals and its cultural significance within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have led it to become a key destination for Aldar’s development strategy with the Garden City playing host to Al Jimi Mall, Remal Mall, Shabhat Plaza, and its residential development – Oyoun Village.
Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain’s first and favourite shopping and entertainment destination attracting eight million visitors annually, is currently undergoing in massive expansion programme to add a further 65 stores, including a 10-screen cinema, and a retail park to the existing 94 outlets, bringing the total leasable area to 75,000 square metres. The mall will be expanded to include some of the world’s leading retailers. The expansion project is set to be completed in 2018.
Remal Mall is a unique shopping destination designed to integrate traditional Arabic architecture with a number modern features throughout. The mall’s gross floor area is approximately 128,890 square metres, occupied by flagship brands, a hypermarket, and a food court. Remal Mall currently has more than 175 outlets with a total leasable area of 46,920sqm, hosting many local and international brands such as Carrefour, 2XL, Royal furniture, La Brioche, Il Forno, Dubai Islamic Bank, Energy Plus Fitness, Bounce, Funscapes, Badoland and many other retailers.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, chief development officer at ALDAR Properties PJSC, commented: “Al Ain is traditionally known for its natural heritage, and the unique lifestyle it offers residents. The growing retail sector is supporting evidence of how the city is evolving to become a cultural and community hub. At Aldar, our ambition in Al Ain is to complement the existing entertainment and lifestyle amenities in the city to offer visitors a memorable shopping and leisure experience.”
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