Toys “R” Us opens new store at Sharjah City Centre

Toys “R” Us, the world’s favourite toy retailer, today opened its new store in the heart of Sharjah at the popular Sharjah City Centre shopping mall. With the opening of the new store, the Al-Futtaim Group company now has 7 stores in the UAE and 14 across the MENA region.
Earlier this month Toys “R” Us also opened its new store at Deira City Centre.
Troy Zunckel, General Manager of Toys “R” Us was joined by Geoffrey the Giraffe, Shrek and the super Mario Brothers – Mario and Luigi, at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new store. Kids visiting the store were treated to Willie Wonka Chocolates and balloons along with a host of fun activities to celebrate the opening.
Located on the Ground Floor, City Gate entrance, the new store at SCC offers an exclusive product range with an easy-to-shop floor layout. Parents will be able to take home the perfect toy for every occasion thanks to the assistance of knowledgeable toy-trained staff members.
Troy Zunckel, General Manager of Toys “R” Us said: “We are pleased to bring the new Toys “R” Us store to the heart of Sharjah. As the world’s leading toy and baby products retailer, our shelves are stocked with the latest, hottest and safest toys year-round. We are confident Sharjah residents will enjoy shopping at our new store.”
“As our mall continues to change, we welcome many new retailers to our growing and diverse retail mix. We are very pleased to welcome Toys “R” Us to the Sharjah City Centre family as they open their second store in the Emirate. There is no doubt that the addition of Toys “R” Us will give shoppers yet another reason to visit Sharjah City Centre,” said Anna Mansour, Senior Mall Manager, Sharjah City Centre.
The new store stocks quality toys for boys and girls, the latest and hottest games, educational and developmental toys, outdoor and sporting goods, electronics, software, and baby products, in over 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Live demonstrations of all the latest and hottest toys will be an on-going feature at the SCC store.
The store also features products from Toys “R” Us exclusive brands such as Bruin, Animal Alley, You & Me, Pavilion and Fast Lane among others.
The Babies “R” Us section offers a selection of products for newborns and infants, including cribs, furniture, car seats, strollers, high chairs, plush, safety gates, infant and pre-school toys, feeding accessories and day-to-day essentials including diapers.
As part of its opening offer, the new store at SCC is offering customers AED 50/- gift voucher on every purchase of AED 200/- This offer is valid till July 31.
For more information, customers can call the Toys “R” Us store at SCC on 06 537 0980. Toys “R” Us store is open from 10am to 10pm Sunday to Wednesday and from 10am to midnight Thursday and Saturday and 10am to 11:30am and 2pm to midnight on Friday’s.
Background Information
Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us launched by the Al-Futtaim group in Dubai in 1995. The stores offer an unrivalled range of indoor and outdoor activity games, toys, and bicycles for young children with an emphasis on learning and technology. The store also caters to mothers through its Babies "R" Us section, featuring the largest selection of baby products, such as furniture, car seats, strollers and more.
Sharjah City Centre
Sharjah City Centre is located in the heart of Sharjah, along the main Al Wahda Street. Developed and managed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, the centre has completed its expansion, renovation and redevelopment programme in 2009.
The new extension takes the mall’s total retail area offering 37,553 square metres with a total of 119 shops offering the ultimate value oriented retail mix. The mall is now home to an additional 22 new stores including internationally renowned anchor stores New Look, H&M and Borders.
Other leisure and entertainment facilities in the mall include a Magic Planet and 16 fast food outlets, positioning Sharjah City Centre as one of the dominant Centre’s in the Emirate for value shopping.