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Coined as 'the neighbouring convenience store' the newest Carrefour City will be the fourth concept store to open in the UAE since 2014
Dubai - Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, has today announced the opening of its new Carrefour City store at Burjuman Metro Station, highlighting the company's ongoing partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Situated in the heart of the station, the 230 SQM store brings a new level of convenience to on-the-go shoppers, whilst offering the best of Carrefour's diverse product range at competitive prices.
Shoppers can choose from the brand's ready-to-eat range, which includes a variety of snacks and sandwiches. With quality and freshness at the core of Carrefour's brand values, there is also an array of organic produce, as well as everyday essential household goods.
Carrefour City Burjuman joins three other Carrefour City stores in Dubai, including Carrefour City Union and Al Fahidi, which are bothunder the RTA partnership.
All Carrefour City stores are tactically positioned in local neighborhoods, easily accessible to communities and in highly populated areas such as transport terminals and shoppingcenters.
With stores outside metro offering extended operating hours from 6 am to 12 am, Carrefour City is the one-stop-shop for customers' last minute needs. With designated 'service points' in stores, shoppers can top up their Nol cards, pay their bills and purchase mobile phone credit.
Frank Rouquet, Vice President Carrefour Market- Carrefour Market UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, said:"The opening of the new Carrefour City store in Burjumanmarksan important milestone for the partnership between Majid Al Futtaim and RTA. As the demand for convenient retail experiences increases, and the number of residents and communities in Dubai continues to grow, we always look for new ways toadapt our offering. Partnering with RTA allows us to reach a new shopper segment through our neighbouring convenience store conceptand bring our unique Carrefour offering and great moments to an even wider customer base."
Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, CEO of RTA's Rail Agency said: "Carrefour City Burjuman RTA is the third store to open under the Majid Al Futtaim and RTA partnership, and a significant step in the integration of RTA's services. We look forward to continuing the enhancement of the travel experience of public transport users across Dubai through this pioneering partnership."
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About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man's vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to 'create great moments for everyone, every day'. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates' most respected and successful businesses spanning 13 international markets, employing over 27,000 people, and achieving the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the Middle East.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 17 shopping malls, 11 hotels and three mixed-use communities in MENA, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls, and also four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company holds exclusive rights to the Carrefour franchise in 38 markets across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, operating a portfolio of over 60 hypermarkets and over 70 supermarkets in 13 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates 143 VOX Cinema screens and 18 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region, in addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai and iFly Dubai, among others. The Company launched the first LEGO-certified store in the Middle East and is parent to the consumer finance company issuing 'Najm' credit cards, a fashion retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Juicy Couture and Halston Heritage, and a healthcare business. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim launched Enova, a facility management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.
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