Dubai, 27th July 2015: Dubai Festival City Mall celebrated the significant progress of its AED 1.2 billion expansion by hosting a get-together for 800 workers, to express gratitude and appreciation for their hard work since the project was launched in 2014.
"These highly skilled and dedicated workers are the backbone of this complex expansion and redevelopment programme. Their hard work, proficiency and attention to safe building practices will be a key driver in the successful delivery of this project," said Brad Merchant, General Manager
The mall recently unveiled a completely redesigned Festival Square, the shopping centre's main atrium, with the addition of 25 globally acclaimed brands. The expansion which is set to include some of the world's most iconic brands will be fully completed in 2016.
"We want to offer the best retail mix and create the ideal environment for shopping and entertainment. With this in mind, our aim is to become the UAE's premier destination for both visitors and tourists who look forward to world-class shopping, dining and leisure experiences with their families and loved ones," added Mr. Merchant.
He concluded: "The rest of 2015 will be very exciting as many milestones in our expansion progress will be announced before the New Year."
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About Dubai Festival City Mall
Dubai Festival City Mall is a landmark 2m sq. ft. urban retail resort which forms the epicentre of Dubai Festival City now acknowledged to be one of UAE's most exciting retail, dining and le4isure attractions. Set on the historic Dubai Creek, Dubai Festival City Mall, offers over 400 world class retailers, 75 restaurants,, cafés and bistros, a 12-screens Grand Festival Cinemas complex and a parking for 6,500cars. It also boasts a stunning Marina and some of the emirate's most photographed sunset vistas.
The award winning Dubai Festival City Mall has recently added the Five Star award "Best Retail Development" at the Arabian Property Awards 2010, and two other prestigious Retail City awards - "Mall of the Year" and "Best Retail Destination of the Year".
The mall is currently going through a major re-development 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 which 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 which combine traditional and contemporary architecture. Upon completion, the community will be home to 50,000 residents living in 20,000 villas and apartments, and ideal place to work for 50,000 office staff.
Dubai Festival City has recently won 3 top recognitions at The Arabian Property Awards 2010, in the categories of Best Mixed Use Development for Dubai Festival City, Best Residential Development for Al Badia Hillside Village, Dubai Festival City and Best Retail Development for Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City.
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
© Press Release 2015
