Deira City Centre set to open new section after $102.6m revamp
DUBAI, June 10, 2020
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has announced that work is nearing completion on its Dh377-million ($102.6 million) East Court redevelopment project and it will be opening later this week.
This marks the culmination of a two-year-long project towards a renewed shopping experience and compelling addition of the home category at City Centre Deira.
The focal point of the East Court will be realised in September as City Centre Deira anchors the shopping experience in a ground-breaking move with the launch of a unique new food and beverage (F&B) concept, Food Central, a first-of-its-kind experience within the Majid Al Futtaim portfolio, stated the retail pioneer in its statement.
The redevelopment project comes in response to a shift in consumer preferences for personalisation and compelling experiences for shopping, dining, and entertainment, it stated.
Through efforts to remerchandise and improve mall ambiance, the 1.1 million-sq-ft City Centre Deira is reintroducing the ‘Home’ category after more than 15 years and opening a total of 35 new shopping, dining, and entertainment outlets through 2020.
Majid Al Futtaim said the newly added and refurbished outlets include Zara, Brands for Less, American Eagle, and Sephora. The popular home furnishing store Home Centre and variety store Hema has also opened at the mall, marking their debut in City Centre Deira. Centrepoint is set to open by the end of June.
The highlight of the new East Court redevelopment will be the innovative new F&B concept, Food Central, which will initially introduce Kitchen 35 and The Acai Spot — two new outlets available at the mall — before the culinary destination fully opens in September.
Offering a bustling, interactive experience, Food Central will add to the already diverse entertainment and retail offering at City Centre Deira.
The redevelopment also placed a large focus on improving mobility and enhancing the flow of footfall to key parts of the mall for a smooth shopping experience.
Through the introduction of additional elevators and escalators in the Centre Court, East Court, and within Centrepoint and Food Central, customers can move effortlessly through the mall. The redevelopment is another step in the mall’s history of constant evolution after its launch 25 years ago.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties Managing Director (UAE, Oman and Bahrain Shopping Malls) Fuad Sharaf said: "The culmination of more than two years’ worth of work and planning, the redevelopment of City Centre Deira enables us to keep pace with changes in modern consumer preferences."
"The project elevates the customer experience with an interactive multi-concept food hall and new brands to suit our customers’ evolving needs. As Majid Al Futtaim’s first flagship shopping mall, City Centre Deira will now offer a more memorable and convenient customer journey," stated Sharif.
"As we open up the East Court, we are pleased to announce a seamless trajectory toward completion. The completion is testament to Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to delivering on its promises. Ultimately, we seek to provide an innovative way of engaging visitors by creating a social space right among a popular and diverse retail mix," he added.
With the completion of its redevelopment, City Centre Deira reaffirms its position as one of the most prominent shopping destinations in the region, said the mall developer.
Today, 25 years after its initial launch, Majid Al Futtaim’s first ever shopping mall remains one of the region's most visited destinations for both residents and tourists alike, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
