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Memorable arcade games at Al Wahda Mall until October 26th 2019

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Old favourites highlighted during ‘Games and Tech’ week

The very first ‘Games & Tech Week’ is currently attracting gaming enthusiasts in Al Wahda Mall, powered by a jam-packed list of memorable arcade games until October 26th 2019.

Located on the first-floor of Al Wahda Mall extension, thrill seeking mall visitors will find an entertainment hub with retro gaming machines and experiential arcade zones. Old favourites to indulge in include Street Fighter Zero, Space Invaders Dx, Pacman, Sonic the Hedgehog, Frogger, Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.

Mr. Navaneeth Sudhakaran, General Manager, Al Wahda Mall said, “Visitors to Al Wahda Mall can get introduced to different arcade games and go down memory lane with their favourite games from the past as well as get a fresh perspective on the thriving gaming and tech industry. We look forward to welcoming our customers to try these games out.”

The Games and Tech event is part of an activation by The Department of Culture and Tourism that brings gamers to experience fun, immersive and educational games together.

Forsan Central Mall to open next year in the heart of Khalifa City

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A new Mall in the heart of Khalifa City

Line Investments & Property LLC, the shopping mall development and management arm of Lulu Group International, introduces Forsan Central Mall as an all-in-one shopping, dining and entertainment destination set to open in August 2020.

Designed around the concept of a bamboo forest with a restful ‘garden in the city’ ambience, the Mall is located strategically in central part/area Khalifa city.

Mr. Wajeb Al Khoury, Director of Line Investments and Property LLC said, “Forsan Central Mall’s strategic location in the heart of Khalifa city , nature inspired ambience, extensive retail offering, unique dining concepts, iconic experiences at the family entertainment centre and the state-of-the-art cinema will keep residents and visitors engaged and entertained all year round and offer every convenience at the doorstep.”

Forsan CentralMall offers a state-of-the-art Lulu Hypermarket with a brand-new design concept, trendy fashion retailers, electronics shops, bookstores, school supplies, home decor stores as well as retailers for perfumes, cosmetics and personal care in a three level one stop destination mall. A nine-screen cinema offers cinemagoers the ultimate movie experience in state-of-the-art theatres or have the option to enjoy an interactive family entertainment centre.

There will be cafés and a wide choice of diverse global cuisines and specialties including Indian, Arabic, gourmet burgers, vegan, seafood, popular brands and themed restaurants, juice bars, gourmet food vendors and ice cream outlets. The experiential dining options in the highly atmospheric indoor garden will in itself be calming and relaxing. On the first floor, a number of international restaurants and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) cater to those regular to the mall and crave variety.

Services at Forsan Central Mall include banks and financial services, beauty salons and spa, telecommunications services, laundry services and tailors. The Mall has 1,258 parking spaces across two levels.

Forsan Central Mall is 70% completedand is scheduled for handover to tenants for fit out in January 2020. With a GLA of 43,114 sqm, there will be 89 retail stores, 22 Food & Beverages Outlets and an entertainment area spanning 3,123 sqm.

The nature inspired Forsan Central Mall will soon be a second home to nearly 30,000 families in the primary and secondary catchment area within the residential neighbourhoods of Al Raha Gardens, the gated communities of Rayyana, Golf Gardens and Sas Al Nakhil Village, among others, and the Emirati community of Al Watani and Masdar.

Experience unique fun zones at Orange Wheels Al Raha Mall

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Unique indoor edutainment centre features various fun zones for kids

 Orange Wheels, a dynamic one-stop educational and entertainment centre is now open in Al Raha Mall, Abu Dhabi featuring various fun zones with play structures, toddler village, O-Town role play area, gym, party pods, arts and crafts studio, organic café, Orange salon and retail space.

Mr. SadiqAfridi, Mall Manager at Al Raha Mall said, “We are delighted to welcome Orange Wheels as an innovative indoor play area that provides world-class edutainment experiences for the young and young-at-heart. Our visitors come from as far as Ghantoot, Khalifa City, Sas Al Nakhil and Reef Islandand will enjoy the range of classes and workshops at Orange Wheels to keep the young ones engaged and entertained,” continued Sadiq.

As an anchor entertainment tenant, Orange Wheels attracts families to the mall which helps benefit other retail and F&B outlets in the mall.

Shifa Yusuff Ali, Founder of Ideacrate said, “We have designed a dynamic creative space at Orange Wheels where children can move freely and play in a comfortable and relaxing space to enhance their physical growth and mental development. Our venue is popular amongst families for themed and fun based activities like arts and crafts, face painting, balloon bending, and much more.”

Orange Wheels is a subsidiary of IdeaCrate Edutainment Company, which is owned by the Lulu Group.

Other Al Raha Mall outlets include, Lulu Express Supermarket, Brands4U, Dubai Library, Borders bookshop, Al Raha Cinema, Sparky’s, Damas Jewellery, Aster Optical, Tag World, Orlando Sports, ELC, Nayomi, H collection. Services include Etisalat, Du, Al Ansari Exchange, Jumassan Salon, Young Musician, Photo studio, ATM’s and Green Land Flowers. Food lovers can enjoy Caesar’s Restaurant & Confectionery, Tche Tche Boulevard Restaurant, Subway, Papa Murphy’s, Charley’s, Burger Hut, Soulful Restaurant, Samurai Japanese Restaurant, Sapori Veri Restaurant. Coffee connoisseurs can head to Fresh Bakes Café, Bonjour Bonsoir Café and Gloria Jeans.

Khalidiyah Mall showcases natural and wholesome products

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Wide range of organic products to be showcased

Khalidiyah Mall will be celebrating an ‘Organic Fiesta’ in the Main Atrium of the mall from the 17thto the 19thof October with retailers showcasing a wide range of high-quality organic products.

MayankM Pal, Mall Manager at Khalidiyah Mall said,“We have some of the best stores when it comes to healthy living and the Organic Fiesta is the ideal platform to showcase mall visitors’ products ranging from what to use in kitchen, beauty products and get insights on improving personal health and care.”

Retailers taking part include Lulu Hypermarket, known for having a wide range of organic products. They will be at the organic fiesta showcasing natural and wholesome products from different parts of the world.

The Nazih Group will be highlighting high-quality solutions, services and products for hair and beauty not just for home use but also for salons, pharmacies, spas and fitness centres.

Exhibiting as well will be Herbal Home, specializing in creating natural medical treatments free of toxins and chemicals for patient medication and physical therapy.

Also part of the Organic Fiesta is Dr. Nutrition, exhibiting exceptional natural products for sports, organic food, vitamins, cosmetics, skin care, hair care and body care. The brand also offers professional advice and information about diet plans and healthy lifestyle.

Khalidiyah Mall is located at the nerve centre offering patrons three levels of elegantly laid out outlets ranging from fashion to furnishing and cosmetics to consumer electronics.

The mall’s multicultural food court offers an intriguing array of international cuisine, alongside a number of cafes, restaurants plus an amusement centre with arcade games, a cinema and a bowling alley.

Al Raha Mall gets Halloween ready with the scariest pumpkins and eerie decorations

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Party Centre at Al Raha Mall is the ultimate destination for Halloween accessories

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Shoppers celebrating Halloween can get their scary costumes and spooky accessories at Party centre in Al Raha Mall, Abu Dhabi. With the spell binding night creeping up next month, residents can get their hands on the scariest pumpkins, fright night costumes and eerie decorations.

Whether you are looking to rock cat ears or devil horns, Halloween jewellery, skeleton masks, balloons, fake blood or being the most wicked witch in town,

Mr. SadiqAfridi, Mall Manager at Al Raha Mall said, “Party Centre is busiest before and during the Halloween month and we attract a lot of neighbourhood residents who venture into the mall for their Halloween wares while sampling the mall’s F&B offers and retail outlets.”

“We have numerous product and service offerings for residents looking to host parties or buy trick or treat items. They come from as after as Ghantoot, Shahamak, Shamka and Reef Island,” continued Sadiq.

Other Al Raha Mall outlets include,Lulu Express Supermarket, Brands4U, Dubai Library, Borders bookshop, Al Raha Cinema, Sparky’s, Damas Jewellery, Aster Optical, Tag World, Orlando Sports, ELC, Nayomi, H collection. Services include Etisalat, Du, Al Ansari Exchange, Jumassan Salon, Young Musician, Photo studio, ATM’s and Green Land Flowers. Food lovers can enjoy Caesar’s Restaurant & Confectionery, Tche Tche Boulevard Restaurant, Subway, Papa Murphy’s, Charley’s, Burger Hut, Soulful Restaurant, Samurai Japanese Restaurant, Sapori Veri Restaurant. Coffee connoisseurs can head to Fresh Bakes Café, Bonjour Bonsoir Café and Gloria Jeans.

Abu Dhabi shoppers meet UFC Athlete Andrei Arlovski at Mushrif Mall

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Mushrif Mall hosted UFC athlete Andrei Arlovski aspart of their Abu Dhabi Showdown Week activations, and will continue to host UFC and fun fitness activities and activations daily until 7th September between 11 am and 10 pm.

The Meet & Greet with Belarusian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Arlovski, fitness challenges, photo opportunities with a replica UFC Championship Beltand spot prizes, drew shoppers and fans to the central area of the mall.

Aravind Ravi Palode, Mall Manager at Mushrif Mall said,“It was a pleasure to host Andrei Arlovski at the mall and we are delighted that UFC fans are already enjoying the various activations we have planned for them that will continue over the weekend.”

Mushrif Mall, located on Airport Road, Abu Dhabi hosts renowned brands and a wide range of dining outlets, hypermarket and services spread over three levels. It has over 200 luxury fashion retailers across all categories including fashion, jewellery, electronics, home appliances, cosmetics, gift items, clothes, perfumes, toiletries and much more.

For more on all things Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, please visit adshowdownweek.ae

Back To school deals now at Al Raha Mall

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Back to school promotions launched for students and teachers

 

Al Raha Mall in Abu Dhabi launches back to school promotions in various outlets in the mall, preparation for the back to schools, colleges and universities opening over the next few days.

Mr. SadiqAfridi, Mall Manager at Al Raha Mall said, “Al Raha Mall shoppers will find variousretailers focusing on the education sector during this period to attract parents and students offering bundle offers and discounts on school items.”

Retailers focusing on products aimed at the education sector include LULU Hypermarket, U Mart, ZAKS, Dubai Library, Borders bookshop and Tag world.

Other Al Raha Mall outlets include,Lulu Express Supermarket, Al Raha Cinema, Party Center, Zaks, Dubai Library, Brands4U, Sparky’s, Etisalat, Al Ansari Exchange, Damas Jewellery, Aster Optical, Orlando Sports, ELC, Nayomi, H collection, Jumassan Salon, Young Musician, Photo studio, ATM’s and Green Land Flowers. Food lovers can enjoy Subway, Papa Murphy’s, Charley’s, Burger Hut, Soulful Restaurant, Samurai Japanese Restaurant, Sapori Veri Restaurant, Fresh Bakes Café, Bonjour Bonsoir Café, Caesar’s Restaurant & Confectionery and Tche Tche Boulevard Restaurant.

 

Spin the Wheel and Back To school sales back at Mushrif Mall

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Shoppers to enjoy regular Spin the Wheel and back to school promotions

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Mushrif Mall in Abu Dhabi is set for the summer with its regular Spin the Wheel Fortune and upcoming back to school promotions.

Aravind Ravi Palode, Mall Manager of Mushrif Mall, said, “We have a host of retailers catering to children and the outlets will be curating a memorable shopping experience via special offers and discounts on school items for all age groups.”

Retailers popular at the Mushrif Mall during the beginning of the school season include LULU Hypermarket, PAPERCHASE, AROUND THE WORLD JASHANMAL, MY BOOK STORE, DAISO and HEMA.

Mushrif Mall, located on Airport Road, Abu Dhabi hosts renowned brands and a wide range of dining outlets, hypermarket and services spread over three levels. It has over 200 luxury fashion retailers across all categories including fashion, jewellery, electronics, home appliances, cosmetics, gift items, clothes, perfumes, toiletries and much more.

‘Mall Millionaire’ officials from Line Investments and Property LLC announce final winner

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Abu Dhabi based Indian national wins One Million Dirhams in the RAD Summer Edition campaign of Line Investments & Property LLC Malls

The final lucky winner of the ‘Mall Millionaire’ campaign from Line Investments and Property LLC during the RAD Summer Edition sales is Abu Dhabi based driver, Indian national Abdulsalam Shevanas. The draw was held at Al Wahda Mall in the presence of DED officials.

 

The Mall Millionaire’ campaign was held across eight malls in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain offering shoppers weekly draws of AED 50,000 and a mega prize of One million at the end of the summer sales.

 

Mr. Wajeb Al Khoury, Director of Line Investments and Property LLC said, “We are delighted to be part of the RAD summer sales and would like to congratulate our final winner of the ‘Mall Millionaire’ campaign. Following the success of this competition, we are committed to delivering more added value promotions for our shoppers.”

 

The participating malls were the Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall, Khalidiya Mall, Al Raha Mall, Mazyad Mall and Souk Madinat Al Zayed in Abu Dhabi plus the Barari Outlet Mall and Al Foah Mall in Al Ain.

 

It has been an action-packed summer for the eight malls and shoppers will continue enjoying bargains, fun filled entertainment and exclusive surprises for the upcoming Eid al Adha celebrations and back to school sales.

9th Muslim World Business and Investment Zone to be held in September

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Time is getting closer to the much awaited OIC International Business Centre’s 9th Muslim World Business and Investment Zone annual trade exhibition and conference with preparations to welcome local and international participants from 4-6 September 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.

Organised in collaboration with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) in Morroco, a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Saudi Arabia, together with the Association of Muslim World Business Malaysia, the 9th Muslim World Biz will be introducing new activities and involving more participants.

Exhibitors, trade visitors, speakers and delegates from over 35 countries have confirmed their participation in the event. The profile of participants includes business owners, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government officials, economists, academicians and community leaders. This year, the 9th Muslim World Biz will consist of three components the exhibition zone, the conference zone and the prestigious award ceremonies categorized as follows:

  1. International, multi-sectoral trade exhibition – 4thto 6th September
  2. The Round Table Talk – 4th & 5th September
  3. The Muslim World Women’s Summit- 5th & 6th September
  4. The OIC Arab-Asia Trade and Economic Forum – 4th September
  5. Jewels of the Muslim World Award – 5th September
  6. The Muslim World Rania Award – 6th September

“We have been working with our internationalpartners to identify the needs within the global Islamic economy, and then formulate workable strategies to fulfil those needs adequately,” said Mr. Muhammad Raja Talib Bin Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, Chairman of the 9th Muslim World Biz.

At the Exhibition Zone, the organisers expect 15,000 trade and public visitors to explore the various products and services offered at 500 booths by more 300 companies representing various industries worldwide. Long-term partnership agreements are expected to take place during the pre-arranged business matching sessions. At the Conference Zone, 1000 renowned speakers and enthusiastic delegates deliberate various compelling issues.

The distinct glamour of the entire event is the award ceremonies. The Jewels of the Muslim World Award will be presented during the official launch, with 1200 VIPs and invited guests witnessing the honouring of a group of the movers and shakers of the Islamic economy. The Muslim World Rania Award will be presented in a special ceremony to some of the most outstanding women in the Muslim world.

The outcomes of the Muslim World Biz have been overwhelming and progressive in a way that is reflected in the expansion of the event itself, and also in the increasing participation of individuals and organisations from across the globe, beyond the 57 OIC member countries.