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UAE: Bawadi Mall is a popular destination for tourists from Oman

Global Arab Network - - Mohammed Almasri

Wednesday, 03 March 2010 10:16

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Bawadi Mall, the largest shopping mall in Al Ain, which was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative for Eastern Province, in April 2009, has been attracting lots of Omani visitors since inception.

The 140,000 square metre mall, with a gross leasable area of 110,000 square metres, provides a unique shopping experience to the Omani visitors, according to shoppers from Oman.

Khalid Shraim, Marketing Manager, Bawadi Mall said: “Al Ain’s gross lease area (GLA) is quite low, against other parts of the world, thus making it a fit candidate for absorbing further growth in the shopping and retail industries. A wave of new top brands is still arriving in the Middle East reflecting the vibrancy of the market.”

Abdullah Khalifah Mohd Ismaili, Omani businessman, who was seen touring the mall with his family, said: “We like the luxurious ambience. We were in Tialand and decided to conclude our visit in Al Ain. We found the decoration very distinguished and we will visit it again for sure. The parking space is wide and convenient”.

Adel Ali Abdullah Bloushi, a 39-year-old visitor from Muscat, said: “The mall is so spacious and friendly. Malls in the UAE are bigger than those in Muscat. The children’s facilities are so nice and my children are happy”.

Khalfan Mohd Al Houkmani, another visitor from Muscat, said: “I came with my family. We will definitely come again. The mall is away from the city traffic. We will stay here as long as the children are happy. We loved the Grand Cinema and ski entertainment.”

Mohd Ellawati, 28 years, a married accountant who is staying in Hilton Hotel which is a stone’s throw away from the mall, said: “This is the first time I visited the mall. I loved the decoration and the planning of the stores. Lots of brands are found here than in Oman. We will recommend the mall to our friends”.

Zahrat Ellawati, wife of Mohd added: “We liked the diversity of stores in the mall not to mention the parking space.”

New brands have made their debut in Al Ain city through Bawadi Mall, such as Zara, Mango, MAX , Marks & Spencer, Kotton, New look, H&M and ACE amongst others. The mall has attracted more than 380 retail outlets, including international names.

Bawadi Mall, developed by Nael & Bin Harmal Inv. Co. L.L.C., houses a mix of international as well as regional retail brands of fashion, food, jewellery and much more, all in a bright, spacious, and inviting environment, distinguished by a wide curved vaulted skylight that soars above the main corridor and its main three spacious courts.

The 10,000 sq. m. “Family Entertainment Center” features a varied mix of fun, ranging from the “Roller Coaster” to the “Fun Ski Village”, amongst many other attractions. Eight movie theatres including Grand Class Hall, a bowling alley, a distinctively rich food-court and several casual dining alternatives offering delicious varieties of cuisines makes a visit to Bawadi Mall a worthwhile and exciting experience.

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