Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim, the retail and hospitality conglomerate, on Tuesday announced a comprehensive redevelopment of City Centre Ajman that will see the mall almost double in size, from 29,000 to 52,000 square metres.

With an estimated cost of Dh600 million, the expanded City Centre Ajman will feature 150 retail and dining outlets, as well as an expanded VOX Cinemas with innovative 4DX screens as well as specially-designed children’s theatres.

The mall’s expansion is anticipated to conclude in the third quarter of 2017, followed by an additional refurbishment and redemising of the existing mall, the company said in a statement. It added that the City Centre Ajman’s redevelopment is a significant component of Majid Al Futtaim’s recent commitment to invest a further Dh30 billion in the UAE by the end of 2026, bringing the company’s total UAE investment to Dh48 billion.

“The UAE’s Northern Emirates are a key growth area for Majid Al Futtaim, enabling us to deliver an entirely new set of retail, dining, leisure, and entertainment experiences to both residents and overseas visitors,” Kim McInnes, Chief Executive Officer — Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim — Properties, said in a statement.

“As Ajman’s population increases and a growing number of tourists visit this part of the country, the redevelopment of City Centre Ajman will deliver the highest standard of design and diversity of choice while contributing significantly to the emirate’s economic and employment landscapes.”

City Centre Ajman’s expanded design will be contemporary, spacious, and able to accommodate the growth in residents and tourists anticipated by the government’s 2021 vision, which focuses on infrastructure development.

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