Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company with operations and assets in the UAE and overseas, has launched its all-new outdoor urban lifestyle concept, BoxPark.

It was inspired by functional design and urban renewal projects that combine the finest in modern architecture through the aesthetics of warehouse containers, said a statement.

It offers a selection of unique retail experiences and quirky dining concepts from around the world in a setting to appeal to the city's eclectic community, it said.

The development features 44 retail, restaurant, cafe, and entertainment brands, blending the best of local and international concepts appealing to the national and expatriate community in the UAE.

The concepts opening doors to public in the launch week include Dri Dri, a retro all-natural Italian gelato store; Polliwalks, a children's shoe store; Rundholz, a high street German fashion brand; Urbanist for the latest in fashion, spot trends and pick up unique, edgy and interesting objects and paintings for home; Typo, a one-stop destination of fashionable stationery, room-bling and other irresistible gift ideas; and The Zoo, with exciting products including innovative gifts and accessories.

It also features Toms, a specialist international brand that makes footwear and eyewear, with a 'One for One' mission to give back proceeds from sales to people in need, across developing countries; LIV by Giant, a store committed to the female cyclist offering; Nike: Reflects the latest effort by the sportswear brand to inspire men and women to embrace a fitter lifestyle; and Adidas Original, a combination of street style and high fashion with the brand's signature items.

Also due to open in the coming weeks are several shops and restaurants expected to make their debut at BoxPark which includes a range of eclectic outlets such as Mikado, The Brass, Bianca Mozzarella & Co., Yamaha Café, Jag Restaurant, Shish Fish, Number 3, Pitt Stop, The Melting Pot, Kuai, Classic Car Café, Filful, Ahwak, Logma, La Noisette, Big Smoke Burger, Grom, Love Mshy, Brownies Box, Marimekko, OnePiece and Imaginarium.

Several other stores catering to a spectrum of high-end lifestyle needs include a mix of popular international brands such as Gossip Desserts, Bubbleology, Operation Falafel, Just Salad, Big Chefs, Studio Masr, Cioccolatitaliani, Markette, Yogurtland as well as retail offerings such as Angels, Poupette à la Plage and Swatch. - TradeArabia News Service