Majid Al Futtaim opened My City Centre Al Dhait in Ras Al Khaimah, marking the companys first investment in a community and convenience-focused retail and services destination.
The AED68.5mn mall, which has a gross leasable area of 5,494sqm, houses more than 30 regional and international lifestyle brands.
Easily accessible due to its proximity to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, My City Centre Al Dhait offers a vast array of household goods, including fresh produce and bakery items from Carrefour Market. Dining options include the emirates first branch of American fast-food chain Popeyes, Blends & Brews, and McDonalds alongside more extensive menu options at Indian restaurant Gazebo and Iranian cuisine specialist Hatam.
The opening of My City Centre Al Dhait reinforces Majid Al Futtaims commitment made in 2016 to increase investments in the UAE by AED30bn by 2026, taking its total investments in the UAE to AED48bn.
As part of Majid Al Futtaim sustainability strategy, My City Centre Al Dhait follows green building protocol with innovative methods and resource-efficient procedures in place, including collecting condensed water from air-conditioning and ventilation systems to use for irrigation and installing LED lighting and water-saving low-flow fixtures and faucets. The single-storey, 7,000sqm property meets LEED Gold criteria and its solar-panelled parking bay shades, which incorporate photovoltaic cells, are expected to deliver energy savings of 7.5%.
My City Centre Al Dhait complements Majid Al Futtaims additional investments in the Northern Emirates, which include the expansion of both City Centre Ajman and City Centre Sharjah in 2018.