22 June 2008
Brett Schafer Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, developers of Dubai Festival City was presented with the Festival Centre award for 'International Shopping Centre of the Year' at the Global Retail & Leisure International Awards 2008 during an impressive ceremony at Wembley Stadium, London, held on June 12 and attended by retail and leisure leaders from across the world.
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About Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
Al Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), a key division of Al-Futtaim Group based in Dubai, is responsible for the development and operations of the Group's real estate businesses across the MENA region. AFGRE is responsible for the conception, development, procurement and construction of a number of mega projects as well as the leasing and operation of these projects after completion. The two current flagship mixed use developments under the Festival City brand name are:
Dubai Festival City is a 5.2 million sq m premier waterfront mixed-use urban community. Spanning 1,300 acres and stretching three kilometres along Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City offers a rich and vibrant living experience that encompasses the finest and easily accessible shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, hotels, offices and leisure all in one place.
Spanning 3 million square metres Cairo Festival City is a visionary mixed use urban community strategically located just 15 minutes from Cairo International Airport. Cairo Festival City features Egypt's first indoor-outdoor retail and entertainment resort combined with luxury residential communities, prime office spaces, internationally renowned hotels, schools and an automotive park all set within a lush landscaped environment.
About RLI Awards:
Global Retail & Leisure International Awards recognise and reward the success and creativity of the industry's most impressive developments, leading retailers, leisure operators and affiliated business partners through concepts, initiatives and design excellence. Retail & Leisure International is a global magazine dedicated to retail and leisure markets incorporating global news, specialist features, profiles and regular sections including Property, Legal, Design, Investment and Technology.
For more information, please contact:
Mohammed Barghuthi
Public Relations Manager
Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 2136297
Fax +971 4 2325661
P.O Box: 49776 Dubai, UAE
Email: Mohammed.Barghuthi@afgre.com
Web: www.afgre.com
Nazneen Yasin
PR Account Executive
GMASCO
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2282101
Fax: +9714 2279801
P.O. Box 5830, Dubai, UAE
Email: Nazneen.Yasin@gmasco.com
Web: www.gmasco.com
Brett Schafer Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, developers of Dubai Festival City was presented with the Festival Centre award for 'International Shopping Centre of the Year' at the Global Retail & Leisure International Awards 2008 during an impressive ceremony at Wembley Stadium, London, held on June 12 and attended by retail and leisure leaders from across the world.
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About Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
Al Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), a key division of Al-Futtaim Group based in Dubai, is responsible for the development and operations of the Group's real estate businesses across the MENA region. AFGRE is responsible for the conception, development, procurement and construction of a number of mega projects as well as the leasing and operation of these projects after completion. The two current flagship mixed use developments under the Festival City brand name are:
Dubai Festival City is a 5.2 million sq m premier waterfront mixed-use urban community. Spanning 1,300 acres and stretching three kilometres along Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City offers a rich and vibrant living experience that encompasses the finest and easily accessible shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, hotels, offices and leisure all in one place.
Spanning 3 million square metres Cairo Festival City is a visionary mixed use urban community strategically located just 15 minutes from Cairo International Airport. Cairo Festival City features Egypt's first indoor-outdoor retail and entertainment resort combined with luxury residential communities, prime office spaces, internationally renowned hotels, schools and an automotive park all set within a lush landscaped environment.
About RLI Awards:
Global Retail & Leisure International Awards recognise and reward the success and creativity of the industry's most impressive developments, leading retailers, leisure operators and affiliated business partners through concepts, initiatives and design excellence. Retail & Leisure International is a global magazine dedicated to retail and leisure markets incorporating global news, specialist features, profiles and regular sections including Property, Legal, Design, Investment and Technology.
For more information, please contact:
Mohammed Barghuthi
Public Relations Manager
Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 2136297
Fax +971 4 2325661
P.O Box: 49776 Dubai, UAE
Email: Mohammed.Barghuthi@afgre.com
Web: www.afgre.com
Nazneen Yasin
PR Account Executive
GMASCO
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2282101
Fax: +9714 2279801
P.O. Box 5830, Dubai, UAE
Email: Nazneen.Yasin@gmasco.com
Web: www.gmasco.com
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