Majid Al Futtaim Group plays key role in Dubai Shopping Festival 2009

About MAF Group and MAF Properties:
Established in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim Group has successfully brought the concept of regional shopping malls and hypermarkets to the GCC region. The vision of the Founder and President, Mr. Majid Al Futtaim, has changed the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure in the Middle East and North Africa. The primary focus for Majid Al Futtaim Properties is the development of Shopping Malls, Hotels and Mixed-use Communities projects across the region. An ambitious growth and marketing strategy has enabled the company to build and maintain a leading position in shopping malls throughout the Middle East. Welcoming over 80 million customers a year, Majid Al Futtaim Properties is continually seeking new opportunities for expansion into countries across the region.


About Mall of the Emirates:
Mall of the Emirates, the world's first shopping resort, is located in Dubai at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed Road. The two-level shopping centre features 466 international brands including 220,000 sqm of department stores, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing outlets, the largest Carrefour in the city and over 60 stores that are unique to the centre. The compelling family leisure offer includes a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the world-renowned Ski Dubai - the Middle East's first indoor ski resort and snow park - a five star Kempinski hotel and 70 coffee shops and restaurants. Recently, the mall's 500 seat community theatre and accompanying arts centre - DUCTAC - opened its doors to the public.

There is a dedicated overpass offering easy access to the mall and 7,000 public parking spaces. This landmark development within the MAF Properties portfolio welcomed over 26.9 million visitors in the calendar year of 2007 and expects substantial growth in footfall and sales in 2008 thanks to its burgeoning reputation amongst residents and tourists alike.


About Deira City Centre:
Deira City Centre is one of the leading shopping, leisure and entertainment centres within the MAF Properties portfolio. A multi-faceted complex, it has over 370 stores and attracts over 22 million visitors a year, making it one of Dubai's top attractions.

Deira City Centre is unique in its variety of retailers and anchor stores which include Carrefour, Zara, Debenhams, Woolworths, Virgin Megastore, Paris Gallery, Sun and Sand Sports and Magrudy's.

In addition to offering a great shopping experience, the centre is a home to City Centre Hotel and Residence; 11 screen multiplex CineStar, adjacent to international restaurants and cafes; Magic Planet family entertainment centre; a Textile Court as well as a food court with 22 unique quick service restaurants; dedicated tourist services; a specialized Jewellery Court and a host of electronic stores on the ground floor that all add to the overall atmosphere. Recently the Centre opened 24 new stores as part of its Ground Floor Extension and includes Splash, Borders, Boots, Pablosky, Bateel, Shoemart, among others.


For more information, please contact:
Eisha Anand
Polaris Public Relations
P. O. Box 32838, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +9714-3415555
Fax: +9714-3415588

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