The Al Fahim Group's Emirates Motor Company (EMC) said it will open the world's largest Mercedes-Benz facility in the Mussafah district of Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2009.

Spanning a total area of one million square feet, the new EMC headquarters will feature a 4,382 sq metre showroom, 20,873 sq metre service centre with over 250 work-bays, 7,196 sq metre for spare parts, a multi-story parking lot and staff accommodation.

Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, chairman of Al Fahim Group, said: 'The new facility underscores our continuous efforts in setting industry standards and relentlessly working towards achieving them.

'Establishing the largest mixed-use Mercedes-Benz facility in the world will mark the realisation of one of the company's key objectives while placing Abu Dhabi on the global map for cutting edge automotive centres.

'The new EMC facility will also reflect the rich partnership legacy that we share with Mercedes-Benz, one of the most reputed automobile brands in the world. We believe the landmark facility will further consolidate our business relationship and help us cater to the growing consumer base in the region.'

Incorporating unique design elements reflecting the corporate identities of both Mercedes-Benz and the Al Fahim Group, the new facility will feature panoramic lifts, glass exteriors and environmentally sustainable concepts symbolising the group's core values.

The new premises will include an air-conditioned drive-in reception area and an air-conditioned workshop to allow customers to inspect their vehicles while being serviced. Additionally, it will be equipped with Wi-Fi technology and host a well-appointed food court.

Al Fahim added: 'We are very proud of our accomplishments over the past five decades. We believe the new EMC facility will mark an emphatic new beginning and greatly facilitate our long-term growth.'

Reflecting modern design aesthetics, the new energy efficient office structure has been built with three vertical openings ascending to the roof for filtering in daylight to add a sense of spaciousness to the facility.

Founded by the late Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, EMC on the Airport Road was the first establishment for Al Fahim Group that has continuously expanded over the years to accommodate the growing business.

With the new facility set to become the world's largest mixed use Mercedes-Benz operations centre, EMC will become one of the most prominent Mercedes-Benz distributors globally. - TradeArabia News Service