Residents of Dubai and neighbouring emirates can now spend more time shopping and enjoying entertainment activities at the Ibn Battuta Mall after opening hours were extended till 12:00 midnight on all days of the week.
Following the overwhelming success of extended opening hours during the Holy month of Ramadan, and in response to feedback from both customers and retailers located within the mall, the management team have taken the decision to remain open for longer permanently.
During Ramadan, the mall has been operating from 10:00 am to 1:00 am, with the non-food section closing at 12:00 am and the food section operating from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. Post-Ramadan, both the food and non-food sections will be open from 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight, while the French retail giant Géant Hypermarket will remain open from 9:30 in the morning till 12:00 am.
Marvin B. Shaire, Chief Operating Officer of Nakheel’s Retail Corp, said: “We received numerous requests from customers to extend the timings of the mall, especially after enjoying the favourable timings during Ramadan. Customer satisfaction comes above everything else for us, and we felt that by keeping the mall open till midnight customers could carry on with their shopping at their own pace without worrying about the closing timings.
“We have experienced overwhelming success since opening in April with millions of people pouring through the doors; however, in an extremely competitive marketplace we must not rest on our laurels - identifying consumer requirements and responding appropriately is crucial to ensuring customer loyalty.”
About Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall, a Nakheel project, is located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road between Interchanges 5 and 6. The Mall combines retail, entertainment, restaurant and family activities all within a uniquely themed environment. The inspiration for the theme of Ibn Battuta Mall is the legendary Arab explorer Ibn Battuta. The unique design of the shopping mall and separately themed courts are based on his travels through Asia and the Middle East. Each of the six courts is themed on a country and a shopping zone to reflect Ibn Battuta's travels through Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, and China. The spacious Mall covering an area of 3.1 million square feet, offers a charming mix of shopping outlets, specialty shops, restaurants, a hypermarket, and a cinema Megaplex featuring the UAE’s first IMAX theatre. Parking space has been allocated for more than 5,000 cars, taking the total site space up to 5.4 million square feet.
About Nakheel
Nakheel is the uniquely focused property development company behind a variety of new landmark developments in Dubai. Nakheel aims to redefine the concept of property development whether residential, tourist, commercial or retail. It has therefore placed great importance on examining the requirements of the different sectors of the community and developing its visionary projects around these findings.
Nakheel’s portfolio currently includes The Palm, The World, Jumeirah Islands, The Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Lost City, International City, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Village and Dubai Waterfront. Further information can be found at www.nakheel.ae
