Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, investment and management company, today announced that Six Construct has been awarded the main construction contract for Yas Mall, a major retail development on Yas Island, the Emirate’s leading leisure and entertainment destination. The appointment follows the completion of design work and the submission of technical proposals earlier this year.

Scheduled for completion in Q4 2013, Yas Mall will feature 235,000m2 of retail trading area housing a hypermarket, concept stores, high street and high-end fashion outlets, a multiplex cinema and family entertainment centre as well as many of the world’s leading retail, restaurant and leisure brands. Leasing at Yas Mall is already well advanced with over 40% now let, and advanced negotiations well under way with a number of major international brands.

With streets and avenues centred on a covered and landscaped town square, Yas Mall’s innovative design aims to deliver a retail destination that combines the diverse range of outlets that shoppers expect whilst maintaining building efficiency and a comfortable user experience. In July, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) announced that Yas Mall was to be awarded the Estidama Two Pearl rating, making it the only shopping destination throughout the region to achieve this level of sustainable design.

With direct links to the E10 Sheikh Khalifa Highway, the E11 from Dubai, Al Ain and the surrounding residential areas and dedicated junctions to take visitors directly to the 10,000 covered car parking spaces, Yas Mall will be one of the most accessible retail centres in the region.

Ali Eid AlMheiri, Chairman of Aldar: "The award of the main construction contract for Yas Mall is another key milestone in the strategic development of this significant leisure and entertainment destination that meets the needs of Abu Dhabi. As one of the largest retail developments underway in the region, Yas Mall demonstrates once again Aldar’s ability to deliver significant projects in line with Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision."

Sami Asad, CEO of Aldar added: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Six Construct to deliver the Yas Mall project, who were selected for their significant experience in delivering projects of this scale in Abu Dhabi, the UAE as well as on an international basis."

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