Mall of the Emirates - in pictures

The revamp is scheduled nearly two decades after the mall first welcomed visitors, the owner Majid Al Futtaim said. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates is to undergo a Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) revamp. Pawan Singh / The National
The multiyear expansion will add 20,000 square metres of retail space. Pawan Singh / The National
This will create room for about 100 new stores. Pawan Singh / The National
The upgrades cover well-being, culture and dining alongside infrastructure improvements. The National
The expansion will be rolled out in phases, starting with New Covent Garden — a cultural hub featuring a 600-seat theatre — set to open in 2025. The National
Lifestyle and entertainment areas will follow in 2026, with new dining options arriving in early 2027. The National
Several projects have already been completed, including the Dh165 million bridge linking Umm Suqeim Street and Sheikh Zayed Road to the mall. The National
The Mall of the Emirates expansion comes as the Gulf’s retail sector continues to grow, driven by a revival in in-person shopping after the slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The National