Majid Al Futtaim, a leading retail and leisure group in the Middle East and North Africa, today celebrated the opening of the City Centre Al Shindagha in Dubai, UAE.

The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and in the presence of Hussain Nasser Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality.

The new mall delivers contemporary retail experience in one of Dubai’s most historic areas. The City Centre Al Shindagha is the seventh City Centre in the UAE and 13th in the Mena region.

City Centre Al Shindagha offers a mix of 75 retail outlets including Carrefour hypermarket, Splash, Babyshop, Max Fashion, and Sharaf DG.  Entertainment options include Magic Planet for a rewarding family adventure, as well as a seven-screen cinema multiplex, VOX Cinemas. The mall boasts a variety of international dining options including ten fast food restaurants and four cafes.

“With its proximity to Dubai Creek and the area’s tradition as a trading hub, Shindagha is an ideal location for Majid Al Futtaim to open its City Centre and continue its vision of offering contemporary malls to communities living and working in the surrounding areas while creating great moments for everyone, everyday,” said Hamad Al Lawati, manager - community malls for Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

City Centre Al Shindagha builds on the success of an existing Carrefour hypermarket, open since September 2002 and among the first five Carrefour hypermarkets operating in the Emirates.  The mall offers a carefully considered mix of shops and services to meet the daily and weekly shopping needs of nearby residential communities, as well as tourists visiting the historic Dubai Creek and heritage sites, and professionals employed in the area, said a statement.

City Centre Al Shindagha has 24,500 sq m of gross leasable area over two levels, featuring contemporary world-class design, sustainability measures, accessibility and premium finish. - TradeArabia News Service