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Mall's AED 1.5bn expansion programme on track.
Dubai-Dubai-headquartered Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has signed an agreement with world-renowned Laservision Mega Media for the creation of a unique mega media spectacular at Dubai Festival City Mall. Work on the attraction has commenced and will be fully operational by 3rd quarter 2016.
"We are bringing to Dubai a first-to-market, must-see, world class waterfront experience that will excite and engage our visitors,"said Chris O'Donnell, Group Director, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate.
Laservision has delivered globally renowned spectaculars such as Hong Kong's 'A Symphony of Lights'--awarded the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records - and Southeast Asia's largest light and water show, 'Wonder Full' at Marina Bay in Singapore, an amazing convergence of light, music and sound.
"Our current expansion firmly positions Dubai Festival City Mall amongst the Emirate's top shopping and leisure destinations with an additional 27,000sqm in retail space to accommodate key new anchors, more diverse retail brands and over 75 F&B outlets," added Mr. O'Donnell.
"Once our expansion programmeis complete we will have created a shopping, dining and entertainment Creek-side destination like no other. It will be a place where modern Dubai living embraces the rich heritage of Dubai's proud past fusing memories of yesteryear with aspirations for an even brighter future," concluded O'Donnell.
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About Dubai Festival City Mall
Dubai Festival City Mall is a landmark 2m sq. ft. urban retail resort that forms the epicentre of Dubai Festival City now acknowledged to be one of UAE's most exciting retail, dining and leisure attractions. Set on the historic Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City Mall, will soon offer over 400 world class retailers, 75 restaurants, cafés and bistros, a 12-screen Novo Cinemas complex and parking for 6,500cars. It also boasts a stunning Waterfront and some of the emirate's most photographed sunset vistas.
The mall is currently going through a major redevelopment scheme that will further reinforce its position as a key shopping and entertainment destination in the Emirate of Dubai and throughout the UAE.
About Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City is an Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate development project that covers 5.2 million square metres and stretches 3 km along the historic Dubai Creek that optimizes the thriving and visionary spirit of Dubai.
Dubai Festival City is an established creek side, mixed use destination and premier waterfront community interconnecting finest residential, shopping, dining, leisure & entertainment, international hotels, schools, golf course, automotive park and offices. It is formed into three distinct districts and connected by a 30 kilometres internal road network and creek side promenade. This existing community offers freehold villas and apartments for sale and lease that combine traditional and contemporary architecture. Upon completion, the community will be home to 50,000 residents living in 20,000 villas and apartments, and an ideal place to work for 50,000 office staff.
About Laservision Mega Media
Laservision is a world leader in award-winning entertainment communications. With over 30 years of active industry experience, they have set Guinness World Records and their original creations are enjoyed by tens of thousands of people around the globe each night.
Their mastery of light and sound shows, permanent multimedia tourist attractions, architectural lighting and special events, meet the demands of today's modern audiences.
For further information, please contact:
Ayad Nahas
Public Relations Manager
GMASCO - An Al-Futtaim Group company
Tel: +971 4 208 5853
Fax: +971 4 256 5584
Email: Ayad.Nahas@gmasco.com
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