Volunteers to act as The Dubai Mall Guest Services Ambassadors, Volunteer wages to be donated to charity, Open for non-working female Dubai residents
Dubai, UAE; October 4, 2008: As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Emaar Malls Group has introduced an elite Guest Services Volunteer Programme for The Dubai Mall, whereby women volunteers can serve as goodwill ambassadors for the mall and their wages will be donated to charity.
The community initiative is open to all non-working female residents in Dubai. Each volunteer is expected to contribute a minimum of three shifts of four hours each week to the The Dubai Mall Guest Services Volunteers Programme. In return, the equivalent wages will be donated to a local charity.
The Dubai Mall Guest Services Volunteers will support the strong on-the-ground Guest Services team of 200 plus staff and will be the social and informative hub for visitors to The Dubai Mall, acting as the first line for general enquiries.
The flagship development of Emaar Malls Group, The Dubai Mall is one of the world's largest shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destinations featuring a host of world-class leisure attractions. The Dubai Mall will open its doors to the public on October 30, 2008. The volunteers will play an instrumental role in welcoming customers and guiding them in navigating the mall, which sprawls over 5.9 million sq ft of internal floor area.
Mr Jim Badour, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group said: "The Dubai Mall will be a key leisure and retail attraction for the people and visitors of Dubai. The Guest Services Volunteer Programme is an ideal opportunity for non-working female residents in Dubai to act as 'ambassadors' and be part of the opening dynamic of this landmark endeavour. It also highlights our corporate social responsibility of meaningfully involving members of the community and supporting charity initiatives."
Mr Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, The Dubai Mall, added: "We are looking for ladies who enjoy mixing with different nationalities and have a passion for shopping and socialising. With this initiative we hope to provide a platform for non-working females in Dubai to give back to the community while expanding their social networks. As part of The Dubai Mall family, the Guest Services Ambassadors will receive sneak previews of the mall prior to the opening day. They will also be the first in line for VIP tickets to high profile events and fashion shows that are scheduled to take place within the mall and furthermore they will be rewarded with The Dubai Mall shopping vouchers."
Those interested in being part of The Dubai Mall's Guest Services Volunteer Programme can visit www.thedubaimall.com and complete an online application or call The Dubai Mall at 04-362 7500.
The Dubai Mall has a total area of 12.1 million sq ft, with an internal floor area of 5.9 million sq ft and a gross leasable space of 3.77 million sq ft. It will feature more than 1,200 stores and over 160 food & beverage outlets. Amongst its attractions are SEGA Republic®, an exciting indoor theme park; the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink; the world's largest indoor Gold Souk; KidZania®, a unique children's 'edu-tainment' concept; and a 22-screen Cineplex.
There are over 14,000 undercover car park spaces and the adjoining The Address, Dubai Mall luxury 5-star hotel with 250 rooms and 450 serviced apartments. The Dubai Mall expects an estimated 30 million visitors within the first year of trade.
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About Emaar Malls Group LLC:
Emaar Malls Group LLC, is the retail and shopping mall subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, a leading property developer based in Dubai, and drives its diversification into shopping malls. This is in line with Emaar's Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Emaar has announced investments in shopping malls of over US$4 billion (AED 15 billion) with 10 million sq ft of retail property in operation or under development in the emerging markets of the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia and is on target to become one of the largest developers of shopping malls in the world.
At the forefront of these developments is the flagship The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest malls in the heart of the Downtown Burj Dubai. Opening in late 2008, The Dubai Mall will be a premier lifestyle and entertainment destination. Emaar Malls Group is also developing two other malls in Dubai; Souk Al Bahar, an Arabesque shopping and entertainment development on The Old Town Island which is now open, and the Dubai Marina Mall, a lifestyle shopping mall for residents of the Dubai Marina community opening in late 2008. Recently, Emaar Malls Group unveiled Cairo Gate, Egypt's largest shopping mall and leisure destination at the Cairo-Alexandria Project site, a mixed-use development spread over 160 acres.
About Emaar Retail:
Emaar Retail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Malls Group LLC and is the vehicle for all retail operations. Emaar Retail is developing a portfolio of brands in key growth markets and is strategically building new alliances, joint ventures, franchises and licenses for all mall developments under the Emaar Malls Group umbrella.
Emaar Retail also manages the business operations for The Dubai mall's leisure and entertainment brands including KidZania®, SEGA Republic®, the Olympic-sized 'Dubai Ice Rink' and Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre. Emaar Retail has also entered into a joint-venture with Cathay Organisation in Singapore, to form Reel Entertainment to develop cinemas across the region including flagship 22-screen Cineplex at The Dubai Mall.
Emaar Retail was established to drive Emaar Malls Group's developments in key emerging markets across the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent through creating the right retail mix for the various markets.
About Emaar Properties PJSC:
Emaar Properties PJSC is one of the world's largest property development companies and is rapidly evolving to become a global provider of premier lifestyles. Emaar Properties, which has a strong presence in 36 global markets, has expanded into shopping malls in line with its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world through a two-pronged approach of geographic expansion and business segmentation. For more information visit www.emaar.com.
For further information, please contact:
Kelly Home
Roisin Lillis
ASDA'A BURSON-MARSTELLER
Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550
E-mail: k.home@asdaa.com
E-mail: r.lillis@asdaa.com
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