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Abu Dhabi - Yas Mall is proud to announce that it has won 'Best International Shopping Centre' at the tenth anniversary ofThe Global RLI Awards 2015, hosted at Meydan Gallery by the world's only global retail and leisure magazine Retail & Leisure International.
Judged on the mall's exemplary customer care;diverse offering in fashion, F&B and entertainment; mall layout and ease of navigation; maintenance and cleanliness; theUAE's newest retail destination beat off stiff competition from other malls in the country and internationally in China and Turkey.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer at ALDAR Properties PJSC said: "We are absolutely delighted to have won this high calibre, international award beating a short list of impressive competitors. It is testament to the hard work of the whole Yas Mall team and all of our retailers. This recognises the very high standards that have been achieved by everyone in our first year of opening."
The Shortlist for RLI International Shopping Centre 2015:
Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Centre 66, Wuxi, China
Mall of Istanbul, Turkey
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About Yas Mall
Yas Mall offers an exciting range of leading international and regional retail and F&B brands, a 20 screen state-of-the-art cinema operated by VOX Cinemas and a family entertainment zone by Fun Works. With the opening of Yas Mall, Aldar has become the largest owner and manager of retail space in Abu Dhabi.
Yas Island is situated roughly 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport and downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes from Dubai, making it an attractive and accessible destination for both residents and tourists. A selection of seven hotels can be found on the island including the luxurious Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as a range of top attractions comprising: Yas Marina Circuit; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; Yas Water World; Yas Links Golf Course; 7 leading hotels; and Yas Retail Park which includes IKEA and Ace Hardware.
For more information:
Website:
YouTube: http://youtube.com/yasmallad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasmallad
Twitter and Instagram: @yasmallad
Hashtag: #YasMall
About Aldar
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with almost US$12 billion of assets. The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi's most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Al Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced with a total asset mix comprising residential communities, retail property, with the remaining in commercial. There are also nine hotels with more than 2,500 available rooms. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 per cent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property. Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, which is also a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirate's "Vision 2030" strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.
For Media Enquiries:
For Aldar- Yas Mall
Lama Zalat
+971 2 414 6382
lzalat@aldar.com
Brunswick / TOH PR
Joudi Issa / Laura Westmacott & Samar Saliba
+971 4 446 6270 / +971 4 382 8900
ALDAR@brunswickgroup.com
© Press Release 2015
