New shopping mall opens in Dubai

The mall will be located in Dubai’s Al Khawaneej neighbourhood

Last updated: May 29, 2025 | 15:24

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The mall was developed on commercial land in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE), said Union Coop.

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Dubai: A new shopping mall has opened in Dubai’s Al Khawaneej 2 neighbourhood. Union Coop, the UAE's largest consumer cooperative, inaugurated the Al Khawaneej Mall in Dubai on Thursday. The “modern retail destination” in the heart of one of Dubai’s premium residential communities will also house Union Coop’s 29th branch as well, it announced in a statement.

The mall was developed on commercial land in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE).

Spread over approx. 70,000 sq. ft., the new mall features a hypermarket, several retail and service outlets, and ample outdoor parking spaces.

At its core is a state-of-the-art hypermarket that anchors the development. It is complemented by a well-curated mix of retail outlets, service centres, a children’s nursery, and an ENOC service station.

Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, said, “The project is more than just a shopping centre or a mall, but a thoughtfully designed social-retail space, which seeks to offer an exceptional customer experience that aligns with state-of-art Dubai standard. The architectural style is flexible, family-centric and people-friendly.”

According to Union Coop, this opening marks a strategic step in the cooperative’s ongoing expansion plan to serve key residential areas and vital locations across the emirate.

The Al Khawaneej Mall has a contemporary architectural design emphasizes comfort, natural flow, and user-centric functionality.

Union Coop said visitors can explore a diverse selection of brands, restaurants, cafés, a currency exchange, and a bank, all under one roof, making Al Khawaneej Mall a comprehensive destination for shopping, dining, and daily services.

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