Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Majid Al Futtaim Properties' 11th shopping mall officially inaugurated
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, April 4, 2012: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Fujairah City Centre, the emirate's largest shopping, leisure and entertainment destination, opened its doors today with more than 100 stores ready for shoppers on day one. The new centre introduces a diverse mix of new and internationally renowned brands, plus state-of-the-art entertainment and a wide range of food and beverage options to the UAE's East Coast. Following special VIP tours for Fujairah's government and guests, thousands of shoppers are expected to visit the mall in its first week of opening to experience amazing performances, fireworks, and other exciting family entertainment activities, while enjoying special in-store offers.
Officially inaugurated by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Fujairah City Centre's opening day event was also attended by Majid Al Futtaim Properties' CEO, Peter Walichnowski; Mohammad Essa Sultan Al Sowaidi, Chairman, Fujairah City Centre Investment LLC; Frank Witek, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Retail (Carrefour); Mohamed Al Dhanhani, representative from the Fujairah Investment Establishment; Fujairah City Centre's Senior Manager, Majed Al Fahim and other senior management from Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Majid Al Futtaim Retail (Carrefour). Fujairah City Centre is the sixth strategic shopping mall in the UAE for Majid Al Futtaim Properties and the company's 11th mall in the region. Today's milestone marks Majid Al Futtaim Properties' continued effort to introduce integrated lifestyle concepts into growing communities across the Middle East and North Africa.
"For more than two decades, Majid Al Futtaim Properties has delivered world-class shopping and tourist destinations to the Middle East, pioneering the concept of pairing premium retail brands with compelling leisure attractions," said Peter Walichnowski, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties. "Fujairah City Centre embodies this vision and reflects the customer-centric approach and design excellence of the 'City Centre' brand. This premium development reflects the growing residential and tourism aspirations of Fujairah, creating more than 1200 jobs for the community, and highlighting the further customer demand for shopping and entertainment destinations in the UAE."
Fujairah City Centre was completed six weeks ahead of the original target opening date, with 99% of its 105 retail stores and food and beverage outlets trading on the first day. This includes the largest Carrefour hypermarket in the emirate, enabling residents to immediately enjoy the retail and entertainment options now available at their doorstep. More than three-quarters of Fujairah City Centre's stores are being newly introduced to the emirate, and include a mix of popular and affordable high street fashion brands and international dining choices. Integrating the concept of retail and leisure, Fujairah City Centre features a Magic Planet family entertainment centre and later this year, an 11-screen, state-of-the-art VOX Cinemas multiplex.
"Today is a milestone occasion for the residents of Fujairah, and the growing number of tourists visiting the emirate," said Majed Al Fahim, Senior Manager for Fujairah City Centre. "Fujairah City Centre's offer of unique brands and premium leisure experiences is unmatched by any other mall in the emirate. In addition to being a new landmark and community hub, the mall will foster economic growth and create long-term sustainability for the wider East Coast through job creation, and commercial and tourism opportunities. I'm delighted to officially open the doors to Fujairah City Centre, creating a new must-visit destination for this emirate."
Fujairah City Centre has been developed in accordance with industry best practice and recorded no major accidents across four million hours logged during construction. The development is currently also on-track to obtain a Gold LEED rating as an environmentally sustainable building, and will be the first in the emirate to achieve this industry rating. Fujairah City Centre's architecture is contemporary and light-filled while incorporating elements of Arabian design.
Fujairah City Centre is valued at an estimated AED 400 million. The mall is strategically located at the intersection of the new Fujairah-Dubai highway and the existing Masafi Highway at the entrance to Fujairah city, servicing the East Coast and greater Northern Emirates with its premium offer of retail, leisure and entertainment.
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About Fujairah City Centre
Fujairah City Centre is a shopping mall developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties in partnership with the government-owned Fujairah Investment Establishment., Fujairah City Centre is largest and the first shopping, leisure and entertainment destinations of its kind in the Emirate. With 34,000 sqm of retail space, the mall features 105 value and mid-market brands, 85% of which are new to Fujairah.
Fujairah City Centre offers choice, convenience and value for money across a wide range of categories including local and international fashion, lifestyle, electronics, homewares and food and beverage. The mall features a 8,684 Carrefour hypermarket, the largest in the Emirate. With a multi-screen VOX Cinemas, a Magic Planet family entertainment centre and an international dining offer, Fujairah City Centre will redefine the shopping and leisure experience for Fujairah and surrounding communities.
About Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Majid Al Futtaim Properties is the leading developer of shopping malls together with hotels and mixed-use community projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Majid Al Futtaim Properties has changed the face of shopping, leisure and entertainment across the region with eleven world-class malls operating in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt and two currently in development in Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon. In April 2012, Majid Al Futtaim Properties opened its sixth strategic mall in the UAE with Fujairah City Centre. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has earned numerous accolades and awards from international organisations that have recognised its leadership and the quality of its properties. The Company's shopping malls continue to witness a steady increase in footfall with more than 140 million visitors in 2011.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties has four flagship shopping malls; three in Dubai and one in Bahrain.
Deira City Centre pioneered the concept of shopping and entertainment in the region. It has over 370 stores with an extensive array of mid-market popular brands, including leisure and entertainment facilities and over 50 restaurants and cafes.
Mall of the Emirates is a world-class shopping mall, housing over 520 international retail brands including 80 luxury stores and a unique range of leisure attractions, anchored by the world-renowned Ski Dubai.
Mirdif City Centre, the latest regional shopping mall in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, is home to 430 stores offering the best mix of retail, superior leisure and entertainment concepts that include iFLY Dubai - indoor skydiving centre and VOX Cinemas and a host of delicious fine dining outlets.
Bahrain City Centre is the largest shopping, leisure and entertainment complex in Bahrain with 340 international brands including 60 dining options, and features Wahooo!, the region's first region's first indoor-outdoor waterpark.
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