New openings significantly enhance offering at BurJuman

With the single highest concentration of luxury brands under one roof anywhere in world, these new openings are expected to add further variety and depth to the mall's existing portfolio.

Zara, the Spanish-based "fast fashion" retailer of men's, women's and children's apparel, has recently expanded at the mall to include 'Zara Home', its collection of home furnishings and accessories.

Laura Ashley, The One and KAS Australia are just some of the other stores in the home furnishings category with a presence in the mall.

Among the new stores specializing in ladies apparel is Monsoon, which sells a wide range of women's clothing, encompassing both day and evening wear, Hanayan, for Arabic ladies fashion and Women Secret, the lingerie and inner wear store. MANGO, popular for its contemporary clothing and accessories for women, has also reopened at a new location the mall.

"Keeping our retail mix fresh and ever-evolving gives BurJuman customers good reason to return again and again," said Sabina Khandwani, head of research and marketing, BurJuman, commenting on the new openings. "These new stores augment our existing high fashion offering by widening the choice for serious shoppers, whether that's in women's fashion, home furnishings or jewellery and watches."

For jewellery fans, Zaina Jewellers in now open on the first floor of the mall extension. Other openings include Tabbah and Mohd Rasool Khoory, both specializing in jewellery and watches.

"These new stores are certain to complement our existing jewellery offering which includes some of the world's leading brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Pianegonda, Tiffany and Co., Chaumet, Charriol and Baume & Mercier," added Khandwani.

The Watch House has also reopened at the mall. A-one-stop destination store, the Watch House is arguably the best place to buy a watch in the UAE. Luxury brands available at the store include Carrera, Raymond Weil, Kolber, Fossil and Storm.

Vincci, home to a wide collection of stylish shoes and accessories, is another new addition to the BurJuman portfolio. Best known for marrying form and function, NOVO, a store specializing in footwear, leather goods and luggage, is now open on the first floor.

The food and beverage offering at the mall has also been enhanced with the addition of three new coffee shops- Café Havana, Fruitesca and U & Me and Zone Lounge, a funky new restaurant offering international cuisine.

"2005 has been a strong year for openings at BurJuman. This addition of over 17 new retail tenants further expands the selection of merchandise we can offer our shoppers. With new concepts being brought in, scheduled store openings in the future will certainly making shopping even more exciting at the mall," concluded Khandwani.