How big is the City Centre Sharjah now?
The total area has gone up to 51,000 square metres from 37,000 square metres earlier. The expansion cost us Dh260 million. We have moved from being a community mall to a regional mall.
What are the main attractions in the new mall?
The expanded mall houses Sharjah’s first VOX cinemas. It also hosts the premium movie-going experience in GOLD by Rhodes. City Centre Sharjah has 143 stores and a revamped carpark with 1,426 parking bays. The modern design of the new wing with a skylight roof allows natural light into the mall, thereby enhancing the shopping experience and keeping up with sustainability standards.
What is the footfall expected?
Last year, we had 10 million visitors. This number is sure to grow with the expansion. But I cannot put a figure to it now.
How are you marking the Sharjah Summer Festival?
We always make sure we have the right offers. We are working very closely with the authorities towards this end. We also make sure we are relevant to our customers and meet, if not exceed, their requirements.
What plans for the future?
We will always be proactive and continuously expand. This project complements Majid Al Futtaim’s additional investments in the northern emirates, which includes the recent opening of My City Centre Al Dhait in Ras Al Khaimah and the ongoing expansion of City Centre Ajman. Our total investment of Dh48 billion till 2026 means we will explore more opportunities.