Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, is enhancing the experience of Ramadan in the Northern Emirates, through hosting a thoughtful Ramadan initiatives and enriching the community spirit.

Underscoring the core spirit of Ramadan, City Centre Sharjah offers authentic family entertainment, children’s workshops, festive treats and exciting giveaways till July 19, said a statement.

Through cultural activities and unique entertainment, City Centre Sharjah fosters community engagement – the true essence of the holy month, it said.

At City Centres Fujairah and Sharjah, children can express their creativity in a fun environment. Dynamic arts and crafts workshops are being held for kids during this period. Kids’ imaginations can have free reign in making colourful Ramadan lanterns for their loved ones.

Continuing the momentum of the ‘gift of giving’, children can create and decorate a Sadaqah Jar from recycled materials. It extends to City Centres Ajman and Fujairah with colourful face-painting at the weekends, and authentic henna at City Centre Ajman during the last week of Ramadan.

Keeping in the ancient tradition of Ramadan, celebratory decorations adorn the City Centres in the Northern Emirates while Arabic coffee and dates are served at sundown, giving residents a warm and festive Ramadan month.

Ramadan festivities extend to the food court at the City Centres with fast food outlets and cafés contributing a significant amount to the overall performance of the malls.

The City Centre Sharjah makes for an enhanced after-Iftar experience with a talented Oud player to entice the crowds daily until 12am, and an Oud player will grace City Centre Ajman three times during the evening.

In addition to the shimmering entertainment, guests can take part in the annual ‘Make a Difference this Ramadan’ charity campaign by giving back to needy families in the community by donating unused items at specially marked donation bins located at Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping malls across the UAE. Charity bags will be distributed to make it easier to donate.

Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, senior director of Property Management at Majid Al Futtaim – Properties, said: “Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping malls bring shine to everyone’s Ramadan this year, for guests from all backgrounds, creating great moments for everyone, everyday.”

The City Centre Sharjah is collaborating with Sharjah Chamber of Commerce during this special time to reward shoppers.

Celebrating giving to the community, City Centre Sharjah has embraced the Sharjah Ramadan Festival initiative by giving away a BMW.  

The shoppers can spend Dh100 ($27) at participating stores to enter the draw to win the desired automobile.

The City Centre Sharjah will also thank shoppers for their loyalty with prizes - by spending Dh299 at any store for the chance to win daily Dh2,000 in mall gift cards. Winners have the option of donating a percentage of their winnings to a registered charity organisation. - TradeArabia News Service