Dh260m marked for City Centre Sharjah expansion
sharjah — Majid Al Futtaim on Tuesday said it will invest Dh260 million in expansion and enhancement of City Centre Sharjah. This investment is part of its recent commitment to invest a further Dh30 billion in the UAE by 2026.
In a statement, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa said redevelopment initiative of the Sharjah’s main shopping destination is set for completion in the last quarter of 2017, with hundreds of direct and indirect jobs being created.
While increasing the mall’s fashion and lifestyle brands by 25 new storefronts, boosting the total number of retailers to 150 and adding 13,700sqm of retail space, City Centre Sharjah’s expansion will also include a 12-screen VOX Cinemas with the latest cinematic technologies, a City Centre Clinic for the healthcare needs of the surrounding communities, and four new dining options. “City Centre Sharjah will complement the company’s new super-regional mall being developed in Al Zahia as well as the expansion of City Centre Ajman, reflecting the growth opportunities that we see in the UAE’s Northern Emirates throughout the next decade,” said Ghaith Shocair, chief executive officer — Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties.
City Centre Sharjah’s enhancement will include an interior design refresh for a more contemporary look and feel, including significant natural light throughout the expanded mall. Upgraded public areas and facilities such as prayer rooms, as well as improved entry points via welcome courts and 700 new covered parking spots, are set to increase the mall’s aesthetics and accessibility.
As the mall expands its retail, leisure, and health offering, it becomes an even more vital member of the community, hosting a range of compelling events and promotions for families, students from nearby universities, and tourists.