Aldar's retail stars hit the catwalk

The company will showcase its retail stars: Central Market and Noor Al Ain.

The long standing convention is now in its 13th year and offers a focused platform for networking between shopping centres, the retail industry and service providers. MECSC has been operating in the Middle East since 1994 and has hundreds of active members.

"Aldar looks forward to attending this key event in the Middle East's retail calendar. The innovative mall developments of the region are applauded globally and this, coupled with a continued surge in tourism arrivals and increasing footfalls, should equate to a very promising future for our retail developments," said John Bullough, Chief operating Officer of Aldar Properties.

One of Aldar's flagship projects to be showcased is Central Market in downtown Abu Dhabi. A prestigious, high end, mix-use development, the project will feature luxury apartments, international grade A office space, branded retail outlets and a traditional Arabian souk. A landmark of the Central Market will be the Emporium, which is set to become the luxury fashion destination of Abu Dhabi. The new retail development will provide a unique, modern high-end retail and entertainment experience. The site will also feature a 382-metre high residential tower, the tallest building on Abu Dhabi's skyline, a 59-storey office tower offering spacious office accommodation in the heart of Abu Dhabi, besides two hotels and other state-of-the-art amenities.

Also on show will be the Noor Al Ain project, one of the finest developments in 'the Garden City' of Al Ain. This mixed use development will include residential,, hotel, the Noor Al Ain Mall offering over 160,000 sq. meters of retail area, as well as recreation and leisure facilities. An office tower, the tallest in the city, will provide 24 floors of premium world-class office accommodation.

The MECSC Annual Convention is classified into two major arenas, the Leasing Fair and Trade Expo. The Leasing Fair will provide opportunities for shopping centre developers, management, leasing companies, retailers, financiers and investment groups to network and do business. The Trade Expo offers an invitation to all companies that wish to participate and promises a focused audience of decision makers. The event takes place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.