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The Dubai Mall unveils groundbreaking attractions Tuesday

The Dubai Mall opens its doors to the public on Tuesday, marking the largest-ever opening of a shopping mall in the world in terms of retail offer.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 16:33 November 2, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: The Dubai Mall opens its doors to the public on Tuesday, marking the largest-ever opening of a shopping mall in the world in terms of retail offer.

The mall will have smooth and easy access from Shaikh Zayed Road, off Financial Street Road (previously Doha Road), Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Burj Dubai and through the newly opened bridge off Interchange One.

Opening attractions at The Dubai Mall include over 600 retail outlets with several of them including Waitrose, Hamleys and Kinokuniya Books marking their debut in the Middle East at the mall; Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre featuring a 270-degree walkthrough tunnel; the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink; Fashion Catwalk atrium with 20-metre runway; and the world's largest indoor Gold Souk.

The Dubai Mall will mark its opening day celebration with a series of high-profile activities featured throughout the mall.

Headlining the events calendar is the public unveiling at 4 pm of the Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre, which has been awarded the Guinness World record for World's Largest Acrylic Panel. Other opening-day attractions include fashion shows, exhibits, galleries and performers.

Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, The Dubai Mall, said: "The Dubai Mall is a one-of-its-kind experience in the region and marks the future of retail in the region by reinventing the shopping experience for the whole family. Dubai has already established its place in the world as one of the best business and tourism destinations, and The Dubai Mall as an ambassador for Dubai, will highlight to the world the capabilities and strengths of this city."

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