Gardens Plaza, a new shopping and community centre in Al Raha Gardens, has been completed by Aldar Properties and will open to customers on 4th of June. The latest addition to Aldar’s growing retail portfolio, Gardens Plaza will offer a range of retail and leisure opportunities to residents of Al Raha Gardens and surrounding communities in Khalifa City and Al Raha Beach.

Located between the Samra and Al Mariyah Communities at the heart of Al Raha Gardens, this community retail centre joins a range of kiosks in three locations through the development that were opened in September 2010.

Gardens Plaza has a Gross Leasable Area (GLA) of 2,300 sqm, and includes a gym, community hall and 85 car parking spaces. It features a range of coffee shops and restaurants including Jones the Grocer, Zyng Asian Grill and the central supermarket - Al Safa supermarket - is nearing completion and will open shortly.

Architecturally, the development blends traditional Arabian and modern themes, with a double height covered entrance area, landscaped courtyard areas and a 2,500sqm outdoor garden and play area with external seating.

Fred Douglas, Director of Leasing at Aldar Properties commented: "We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Gardens Plaza Centre at Al Raha Gardens. It offers convenient retail outlets and locations for the residents of Al Raha Gardens and the surrounding areas of Khalifa City to come together. There is a real demand for community retail concepts that meet the demand of local catchment areas - we are committed to the development of sustainable communities in Abu Dhabi and this is a tangible example of how we are delivering this."

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