Dalma Mall

Dalma Mall
Exterior of Dalma Mall
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Opening date10 October 2010; 14 years ago (2010-10-10)
DeveloperThe Developers LLC
ManagementBhupinder Singh (GM & CFO)
OwnerThe Developers LLC
No. of stores and services450+
No. of anchor tenants25 +
Total retail floor area255,000 sqm
No. of floors3
Parking6,300+
Public transit access600,000+
Websitewww.dalmamall.ae

Dalma Mall is a shopping mall located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mall is prominently situated on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif–Al Ain highway, opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City. A short distance from Maqta Bridge and Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dalma Mall features over 450 stores and kiosks. The mall opened on 10 October 2010.[1]

Description

Dalma Mall is part of the strategic plan of Abu Dhabi 2030 which sets out the framework of the Emirate's long-term growth.[2] Market research has shown that the rapidly developing region surrounding Dalma Mall has evolved into a large multi-cultural, middle-class population, and the mall has fulfilled the requirements of the surrounding population.

Construction

Dalma Mall under construction in 2008

Dalma Mall is owned by The Developers LLC.[3] The mall has a total built-up area of 250,000 square metres and a total gross leasable area of 155,000 square meters. The mall which opened in 2010, features stores such as Carrefour, Dar Al Shifaa DayCare Surgery Hospital, Home Centre, Centrepoint and Marks & Spencer, H&M, 2XL, Ace Hardware's, Jarir Bookstore, Emax, Fitness First, Forever21, ID Design, Red Tag, Max Fashion, Matalan, Brands, Twenty4, Ecity, Debenhams, and others.

Entertainment

Visitors to Dalma Mall are able to experience a broad range of entertainment comprising a series of activities.[4]

Fun City

Fun City, level 2, Dalma Mall

Fun City is a play center for children between the ages of 1 and 12 years.[citation needed] Divided into age-appropriate areas, Fun n Learn is designed for children aged 0–4 and provides outlets for children's mental and physical development. PlayZone, the soft-play area meanwhile, provides a safe and secure place for children to play.

Cine Royal

Cine Royal interior, level 2, Dalma Mall

Dalma Mall hosts Abu Dhabi's largest Cineplex, the 14-screen CineRoyal Cinemas.[citation needed] The cinema has 2,200 seats and an unprecedented cine-going experience including VIP halls and 3D screening.

Adventure HQ

Adventure HQ is an outdoor adventure, sporting and fitness specialist offering equipment for a wide range of active lifestyle pursuits including fishing, diving, camping, hiking, cycling and water sports.

  • Dalma Mall exterior taken October 2014
    Dalma Mall exterior taken October 2014
  • Dalma Mall main entrance
    Dalma Mall main entrance
  • Dalma Mall corridor
    Dalma Mall corridor
  • Dalma Mall food court – level 2
    Dalma Mall food court – level 2
  • Cine Royal corridor, level 2, Dalma Mall
    Cine Royal corridor, level 2, Dalma Mall

References

  1. ^ Conroy, Erin (11 October 2010). "Dalma Mall opens its doors in Musaffah". The National (Abu Dhabi). UAE.
  2. ^ Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 [Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030] (PDF). UPC ADCED. UPC ADCED. 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Abu Dhabi all set to open Dh2 billion mall on Oct 10". Khaleej Times. 8 October 2010. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Family Entertainment Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE". Dalma Mall. Retrieved 2024-10-25.

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