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Wahat Hili Mall, the first - rate destination mall to make its mark on the landscape of Al Ain, finally threw open its doors to customers today. It is anticipated that the premium retail and leisure development, which carries the slogan ‘your everyday destination,’ will further raise the profile of the UAE’s fourth largest city.
“Today marks a significant point in Al Ain’s history, as Wahat Hili Mall finally opens for business,” said Mr. Saeed Al Dhaheri, CEO of Wahat Hili Mall. “It has been a long and fascinating journey getting to where we are now and I would like to say thank you to the developers, local supporters, retailers and all other stakeholders who have made this possible. We believe that Wahat Hili Mall will put Al Ain firmly on the map as a destination of choice for visitors from far and wide,” he added.
Wahat Hili Mall’s three-storey, 30,000 square-metre gross leasable area development encompasses 160 retail outlets. The mall’s biggest anchor, Géant Hypermarket - a brand that marks its debut in the city - occupies over 6,900 square-metres of retail space, offering an unsurpassed local selection of perishable and non-perishable goods. Among the other famous names making their first foray into Al Ain are Fitness First, family entertainment centre My Play Zone and electronics anchor E-Max, while a deal with Landmark Group sees the addition of Baby Shop, Splash, Shoexpress and Lifestyle. Local, regional and international brands make up 65 per cent of the mall’s gross leasable area (GLA), with more to confirm their tenancy soon.
With shopping being hungry and thirsty work, 14 casual dining and 13 food court outlets are available to Wahat Hili Mall visitors needing refreshment. The restaurants, cafes and fast food facilities include Baskin Robbins, Burger Hood, China Wall, Fresco, Jamaica Blue, La Brioche, Le Bistro, McDonald’s, Papa John’s Pizza, Pizzaro ,Salamlek, Solidair Restaurant and Subway. Food and beverage outlets make up 22 per cent of the mall’s GLA.
“We are confident that we can cater for everyone’s needs at Wahat Hili Mall,” said Mohamad El Sabawi, General Manager, Wahat Hili Mall. “We have some of the world’s most
popular and well-known brands for goods retailing, food & beverage and leisure. The concept is that the centre will be a family experience for our visitors, with something for each member,” he added.
The location of Wahat Hili Mall is expected to result in its visitor numbers crossing 175,000 per week by the end of the year. The centre occupies a strategic location in Al Ain’s Hili District, a thriving tourist area and bustling suburb in the north of the city. The mall occupies a total of 6.5 hectares of prime real estate and is surrounded by arterial routes to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman. Guests to the mall from further afield who require an extended stay can enjoy the comforts of the adjacent Hili Rayhaan by Rotana, a five-star hotel with over 250 rooms.
Wahat Hili Mall’s architecture has received a number of plaudits and accolades from traditionalists. Constructed to blend harmoniously with the heritage dwellings of the city of Al Ain, its design ensures that there is no incongruity between it and its surrounding buildings.
“Wahat Hili Mall is a stunning new retail and leisure complex that far from detracting from its surroundings instead complements them through its thoughtfully-styled architecture,” said Al Dhaheri. “The design and facilities are second-to-none and we are anticipating that its opening is set to mark a new phase in Al Ain’s popularity as a destination of choice for tourists from the region and indeed from across the world,” he added.
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