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The Mall Wins The Middle East Council of Shopping Centre 'Design & Development Excellence' Gold Award
Abu Dhabi, 5 November 2015
Yas Mall is proud to announce that it has won the Middle East Council of Shopping Centre (MECSC) Gold Award for Design & Development, under the 'New Developments' category at the Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards 2015, held in association with the International Council for Shopping Centres (ICSC).
The Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards are given for outstanding achievement in retail, marketing, design and development of retail properties and retail store design, having been created to recognize excellence within the region's shopping center industry.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer at ALDAR Properties PJSC said: "Aldar Properties is proud that Yas Mall received this prestigious award, as the mall approaches its first anniversary having established itself as a leading destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Aldar worked with world-class experts to ensure the development of genuinely innovative architecture that cleverly utilises light and a nature-inspired aesthetic, creating an outdoor environment in an indoor setting. Winning the Gold Award when surrounded by such strong competition in the MENA region is a testament to the mall's success and appeal to our visitors."
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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.
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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
Bell Pottinger
Tara Mallon
+971 4 433 611
TMallon@bellpottinger.com
© Press Release 2015
