{"id":14306,"date":"2018-10-24T15:04:53","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T11:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=14306"},"modified":"2018-10-24T15:04:53","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T11:04:53","slug":"the-dubai-mall-marks-a-glorious-decade-of-setting-new-standards-and-transforming-global-retail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/the-dubai-mall-marks-a-glorious-decade-of-setting-new-standards-and-transforming-global-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dubai Mall Marks A Glorious Decade Of Setting New Standards And Transforming Global Retail"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dubai Mall is 10 years young and the world\u2019s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination is marking the milestone with a month-long extravaganza from November 4-28. From luxury fashion showcases to spectacular entertainment, plus a host of incredible prizes to win including three apartments from Emaar Properties, The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations are billed to be the must-attend event of the year.<\/p>\n

Emaar Malls\u2019 flagship, The Dubai Mall has set the illustrious record of welcoming more than 80 million annual visitors for the past four years \u2013 making it the most popular and visited lifestyle destination in the world. Over the past decade, The Dubai Mall has brought tremendous value for the nation, creating over 10,000 jobs and becoming a catalyst for growth for the retail, F&B and leisure sectors.<\/p>\n

As the preferred retail destination for the 2.5 billion people in the catchment area of just four hours flying distance from the city, The Dubai Mall has been a driver of inbound tourism as Dubai\u2019s most popular attraction, drawing 97% of visitors according to the DTCM Annual Visitor Report 2017. Today, the UAE and Dubai\u2019s reputation as the world\u2019s fourth most popular tourist destination is strengthened by The Dubai Mall\u2019s ability to attract visitors from across the world, notably high net worth individuals from China and Europe, and the wider Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties and Board Member of Emaar Malls<\/strong>, said: \u201cThe economic impact of The Dubai Mall to the UAE\u2019s economy has been wide-ranging. Transforming not just the retail sector but also creating new referral points in leisure, entertainment and hospitality, the mall has also played a defining role in positioning Dubai as a global fashion capital.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEver since its opening in November 2008 and the grand inauguration in May 2009, The Dubai Mall has continuously redefined the shopping and leisure experience for visitors, introducing innovative concepts, hosting celebrities, and serving as the destination of choice for families to come together and celebrate life. We have evolved with time, integrated digital technology into our operational backbone, and above all, made every visit to the mall a joyous occasion for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, CEO of Emaar Malls<\/strong>, added: \u201cNo mall, anywhere in the world, has contributed so much to a community, as The Dubai Mall has in just ten years. The record annual visitor footfall, robust sales and steadfast appeal as a family leisure destination highlight the industry standards that the mall has set. The remarkable contribution of The Dubai Mall owes to the trust and confidence of our local and international shoppers, our retail partners and our teams who have worked together tirelessly to ensure that The Dubai Mall is and remains worthy of the nation\u2019s pride. Ten years is a short period – we are excited for the next ten and beyond, we will continue to build on our success and to position The Dubai Mall as the jewel in the crown of Premium Global Retail for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dubai Mall recently expanded its Fashion Avenue, welcoming an additional 150 luxury brands including Middle East flagships and first-time concepts within an exceptional, 5-star setting. Future expansion plans include the Zabeel extension and the Fountain Views retail offer.<\/p>\n

With over 1,300 retail and food & beverage outlets, many of them brand new or exclusive concepts, The Dubai Mall has become a destination for food lovers. In time for the 10 years celebration a stellar line-up of entertainment choices has been upgraded to include the recently launched Reel Cinemas Platinum Suites, Dolby Cinema\u2122, the Region\u2019s first fully immersive MX4D Theatre and Guy Fieri\u2019s Dine-in cinema and Kitchen restaurant concepts.<\/p>\n

The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

A veritable showcase of events and in-mall activities will mark The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations from November 4-28.<\/p>\n