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Located in the Madinat Zayed district of the capital, the brand’s first branch in Al Dhafra is scheduled to open its doors to customers in Q4 of 2022
DUBAI: McDonald’s UAE announced its latest upcoming opening in the nation’s capital, in partnership with Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club. The move to launch the first branch in Al Dhafra, will see the brand enhancing its Abu Dhabi based portfolio. The official signing was attended by Mr. Abdulla Bati Salem Mousa Alqubaisi, Chairman of Al Dhafra Sports & Cultural Club, Mr. Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, CEO of Al Jazira Restaurants Development Company (McDonald’s UAE), Mr. Salem Eisa Almazroui, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Al Dhafra Sports & Cultural Club, Mr. Mubark Obaid Almansoori, Chairman of Al Dhafra Investment Company, Mr. Khamis Eissa Al Mazrouei, CEO of Al Dhafra Sports & Cultural Club, Mrs. Mahra Salem Al Mansouri, CEO of Al Dhafra Investment Company and Mr. Majid Saleh, Development and Construction Director at McDonald’s UAE, at Western Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
The new location will invite residents and visitors to savour the McDonald’s UAE experience from Q4 in 2022, as part of the brand’s wider national expansion plans. Dubbed 'Where the desert meets the sea', Al Dhafra comprises two-thirds of Abu Dhabi, underscoring the significance of the new branch’s location, and marking the first in the area. Aligning with the brand’s commitment to bring people together through feel good moments, the new restaurant allows for convenient proximity to customers residing in the Madinat Zayed district.
The restaurant, with a capacity of 30 seats, will include a McCafe, while its full suite of seamless services will span a Drive-Thru Service and Self-Ordering Kiosks. To make the ordering experience as convenient as possible, it will also offer the McDelivery service.
Mr. Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, CEO of Al Jazira Restaurants Development Company (McDonald’s UAE) shared, “McDonald’s UAE has always been keen to grow with intent and therefore we are delighted to further our expansion efforts through our newest restaurant, marking our first venture into Al Dhafra. It will provide convenient ordering options alongside welcoming hospitality. It is through authentic partnership opportunities, such as with Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club, that we can continue to successfully strengthen the brand’s national presence.”
Mr. Abdulla Bati Salem Mousa Alqubaisi, Chairman of Al Dhafra Sports & Cultural Club commented, "The step of signing the strategic partnership between Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club and Al Jazira Restaurants Development Company (McDonald's UAE) to open its first branch in Al Dhafra region, confirms Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club's endeavors to strengthen its strategic partnerships and benefit from these to accelerate the pace of development of the Al Dhafra community, across all sectors. This is also in line with the directives of the wise leadership, to translate the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler's representative in the Al Dhafra region, and his keenness to advance the development process of the region to achieve Abu Dhabi’s 2030 plan for the future. I am pleased to congratulate everyone on the signing of the strategic partnership agreement between Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club and McDonald’s UAE, represented by Mr Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, CEO of Al Jazira Restaurants Development Company (McDonald's UAE). Wishing everyone success."
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About McDonald’s UAE:
Operating since 1994, McDonald's UAE today has more than 180 restaurants geographically located to service customers in many areas. McDonald’s UAE is committed to the quality of the products it serves at each restaurant and also maintains an active social responsibility agenda.
In an ongoing effort to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities and highlight the continuous environmental benefits of their actions McDonald’s UAE and Emirates Environmental Group joined forces in spreading green values among the UAE’s children by planting trees across the nation as part of their ‘Planting a Greener Future’ campaign. McDonald’s UAE also significantly reduced its carbon footprint since the launch of its biodiesel initiative in July 2011. 100% of McDonald’s used vegetable oil is collected from its restaurants across the UAE and converted into 100% biodiesel which is used to fuel the company’s logistics fleet.
In addition, McDonald’s UAE prides itself on being a local member of the community and has been committed to being a responsible corporate citizen since the first restaurant opened in the UAE back in 1994.
Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club
Headquarters: Zayed City – Al Dhafra Area
Executive Director: Khamis Eissa Al Mazrouei
Al Dhafra Club is considered as one of the newest sports clubs established in UAE, which was established in 2000 within the framework of the wise leadership policy aimed at caring for youth, and sports everywhere in the UAE.
The club offers its services and activities to all segments of the community in Al Dhafra area with its centers spread in the cities of the Al Marfaa, Ghiyathi, Al Silaa and Dalma Island starting from the club's main center in Zayed City which witnessed the moment of birth.
The Club seeks through sports to strengthen cooperation and friendship with all institutions and bodies working in the field of youth and sports for further development and progress in these areas.
The Club's vision is to be a world-class integrated sports facility that contributes to finding better healthier life for citizens and residents by allowing young people to realize their potential and abilities in various sports.
The club seeks to achieve excellence and quality at all levels in implementation of plans to develop Al Dhafra area under the directives of His Highness Sheikh / Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra area, and the visions and policies of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the UAE Football Federation and the Professional League Association.
Al Dhafra Club comprises three companies:
1- Al Dhafra Football Company:
It is concerned with the sporting activity related to football and related matters, and even the youth sector, which includes about 350 young players from different categories in Zayed City, Al Marfa, Ghiyathi, Al Silaa and Dalma Island with their technical, administrative and medical staffs.
2- Al Dhafra Sports Games Company:
Other sports are concerned with practice except football such as jujitsu, judo, futsal, handball, basketball, volleyball and athletics.
3 - Al Dhafra Investment Company:
It is specializes in investment and promotional activity of the club.
Achievements:
* Al Dhafra Club International Quartet Championship (1st place) 2013
* Champion of the Quartet Session Qualifying for the professional league 2012
* Champion of the Federation Cup for the sports season (2011/2012).
* Champion of the Second Division League of the Sports Season (2006/2007).
* Champion of the Second Division League of the Sports Season (2001-2002).
Address:
Abu Dhabi - Al Dhafra Region - Madinat Zayed
Tel: 0097128941111
Fax: 0097128847482
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