Crowds flocked to to the capital’s newest and largest shopping centre on Yas Island as it opened ahead of the Formula One weekend.
Updated: November 19, 2014, 12:00 AM
It’s shopping time as Yas Mall opens its doors in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
People browse at the newly opened Yas Mall. The mall covers 235,000 square metres with 400 shops covering 370 brands. Silvia Razgova / The National
The mall is expecting 20 million visitors in its first year, bringing in 50,000 people a day. Silvia Razgova / The National
However, many of its 370 stores, including Pottery Barn, Hamleys, Versace, Juicy Couture, Candylicious, Under Armour, DKNY and others had not yet opened. Silvia Razgova / The National
A little boy enjoys the fountain in Town Square inside the mall. Silvia Razgova / The National
A lady takes a break from browsing the shops in front of Paul restaurant. Silvia Razgova / The National
Shoppers spent hours exploring and marvelling at the centre’s bright interior and airy, open design. Silvia Razgova / The National
Decorative sculptures hang in the air as people browse the newly opened Yas Mall. Silvia Razgova / The National
A couple of visitors check out the map of Yas Mall. Silvia Razgova / The National
A shopper inspects the decorative sculptures as he makes his way down an escalator. Silvia Razgova / The National
Attractions include a 20-screen Vox cinema, the region’s largest department store at 200,000 square feet, an “edutainment” concept store, direct access to the Ferrari World theme park and the country’s first Lego concept store. Silvia Razgova / The National
Shoppers enjoy their first trip to Yas Mall. Silvia Razgova / The National
People take photos of the impressive design of Yas Mall. Silvia Razgova / The National