Shopping mall or botanical wonder?
dubai — Cityland Group, creators of the acclaimed Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, plans to develop a nature-inspired shopping mall featuring botanical wonders.
The Dh1.1 billion Cityland Mall, scheduled to open in Q2 2018 with a connected access to the Global Village, will be a single-level shopping complex that will house a sprawling 200,000 sq ft open-air garden.
The mall will have attractions such as a 3,000-seat amphitheatre, a mini water park, a mini Miracle Garden, a 300-year-old ancient tree garden, a Japanese garden and a 360-degree rooftop garden that will blend retail with recreation and wellness in the 2.2 million sqft mall.
dubai — Dubai is once again in the limelight for yet another unique world feat — home to world’s first nature-inspired mall featuring botanical wonders.
The iconic Dh1.1 billion Cityland Mall, the latest addition to Dubai’s seemingly endless list of world-firsts, is scheduled for launch in the second quarter 2018.
Cityland Group, creators of the Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, is behind what promises to be the new global visitor hotspot.
The nature-inspired mall with a connected access to Global Village will be a single-level shopping complex covering 1.13 million sqft of leasable space with a colossal green reserve at the mall’s core.
Attractions of the mall include an amphitheatre, mini water park and a Mini Miracle Garden will blend retail with recreation and wellness.
Shaikh Theyab bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Cityland Group, said the well-rounded shopping “destination” pioneers a new trend in family entertainment where superior retail experience meets ecological preservation, sustainable design, and interaction with nature. Cityland Mall expects an annual footfall of up to 12 million visitors and will tap into the growing influx of tourists in the city.
Fahimuddin, chief executive officer and board member at Cityland Group, said the mall would carve a niche in the country’s bustling leisure and shopping sector. annual footfall expected, tapping into growing influx of tourists in Dubai “What sets Cityland Mall apart is an open-air botanical garden that forms the nucleus of the mall — both literally within the mall architecture and symbolically, since it will be its hallmark attraction,” he said.
“The mall guarantees an immersive experience for all members of the family, led by a strong selection sqft open-air garden, ‘Central Park’ to showcase nature’s rich biodiversity of renowned fashion retailers, convenience store, cinema theatre and dining options that are both internationally reputed and locally popular. Families, children and environment enthusiasts will be treated to an awe-inspiring assortment of floral specimens.”
The expansive, 200,000 sqft open-air garden, labelled “Central sqft of leasable space with a colossal green reserve at the mall’s core Park”, will be a testament to nature’s rich biodiversity showcased through unique attractions, such as mini version of the famed Miracle Garden, a mini water park, 300-year-old ancient tree garden, Japanese garden, 360-degree rooftop garden, and a cluster of restaurants and al fresco cafés overlooking its scenic beauty. A 3,000-seat amphitheatre and a miniature amphitheatre for children will provide a dynamic platform for performing arts throughout the year, and foster a culture of community and learning amongst children in an inspired atmosphere.
A walking track along this openair garden will position Cityland Mall as a one-of-its-kind destination where retail satisfaction seamlessly blends with health and wellness.
The mall will serve up more than 75 global dining options through renowned international and regional restaurants and cafés.
The green space will be strengthened by Cityland’s proven success in maintaining the Dubai Miracle Garden, where cuttingedge engineering and technology keep lush floras blooming across seasons.
Abdel Naser Rahhal, vice-chairman of Cityland Group, said the garden highlights the group’s commitment to making Dubai a greener city. “This property furthers our legacy in championing green spaces that deliver meaningful entertainment and a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” said Rahhal.
Access to the park will be free of charge, and will ensure repeat visits owing to its invigorating environment that is carefully planned to cultivate a soulful experience. “We are bucking the trend of visitors leaving the mall premises with only shopping bags. With Cityland Mall, they will also take home a part of nature and start the next day with rejuvenated spirit,” said Rahhal.
— issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com