Kuwait-based National Real Estate Company (NREC) has announced plans to develop the world’s largest indoor snow-play park at Reem Mall, a $1-billion leisure, dining and shopping destination coming up in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The announcement marks another world-leading entertainment destination for the UAE capital, as it continues to enhance its position as a global tourism and leisure hub.

Located on Reem Island, the new mall development is being developed jointly by NREC and United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC) and the duo aim to bring a new dimension to the leisure and retail offering in Abu Dhabi.

It is strategically positioned within the new master-developed residential and commercial zone, which – according to Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council – will eventually be home to more than 210,000 people.

The 125,000 sq ft attraction is set to include a variety of activities and experiences to be enjoyed by the entire family – from sledging to zorbing to luge, said the Kuwaiti developer.

Expected to open in 2018, it will include some 450 stores including 85 food and beverage outlets.

“Reem Mall is one of the most ambitious and exciting retail and leisure projects ever undertaken in Abu Dhabi, and we are thrilled to announce the news of it becoming home to the world’s largest indoor snow-play park,” said Shane Eldstrom, the chief operating officer for Reem Mall.

“From the outset, Reem Mall has been designed as the ultimate family destination, and this fantastic new attraction will make it the place to meet, shop and play. We look forward to sharing more exciting details in the coming months,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service