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An Ikea bedroom display being finished. Victor Besa / The National
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Finishing touches being made to the new Ikea store at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is set to open on Wednesday, November 18. Victor Besa / The National
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The new Ikea store will be the first in the centre of the city. Victor Besa / The National
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The new outlet will be spread over 2,100 square metres on the first floor of Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is smaller than other Ikea outlets in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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A look inside one of the finished rooms at Ikea, Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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There will be Christmas stock to buy at the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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Ikea store staff practise social distancing on the shop floor. Victor Besa / The National
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The store will stock 'approximately 2,000 low and medium-sized ready-to-assemble furniture and home essentials'. Victor Besa / The National
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For all other products, customers will have digital access to the full range. Victor Besa / The National
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Customers can place their orders in-store to have them delivered or opt for online delivery. Victor Besa / The National
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There will be a Swedish cafe at the store, where customers can dine-in or take away food. The affordable hot dogs, shawarmas, meatballs and pastries are fan favourites. Victor Besa / The National
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Products have already been put out on display at the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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Ikea store staff practise social distancing on the floor area. Victor Besa / The National
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A member of staff tags items ahead of opening. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is the fourth Ikea in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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The other Ikea stores are located at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi ... Victor Besa / The National
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... And at Festival Plaza and Dubai Festival City malls in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Finishing touches are put on the store's Christmas display. Victor Besa / The National
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Room displays are ready at the store. Victor Besa / The National
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A vanity display within the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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An Ikea bedroom display being finished. Victor Besa / The National
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Finishing touches being made to the new Ikea store at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is set to open on Wednesday, November 18. Victor Besa / The National
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The new Ikea store will be the first in the centre of the city. Victor Besa / The National
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The new outlet will be spread over 2,100 square metres on the first floor of Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is smaller than other Ikea outlets in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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A look inside one of the finished rooms at Ikea, Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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There will be Christmas stock to buy at the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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Ikea store staff practise social distancing on the shop floor. Victor Besa / The National
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The store will stock 'approximately 2,000 low and medium-sized ready-to-assemble furniture and home essentials'. Victor Besa / The National
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For all other products, customers will have digital access to the full range. Victor Besa / The National
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Customers can place their orders in-store to have them delivered or opt for online delivery. Victor Besa / The National
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There will be a Swedish cafe at the store, where customers can dine-in or take away food. The affordable hot dogs, shawarmas, meatballs and pastries are fan favourites. Victor Besa / The National
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Products have already been put out on display at the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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Ikea store staff practise social distancing on the floor area. Victor Besa / The National
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A member of staff tags items ahead of opening. Victor Besa / The National
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The store is the fourth Ikea in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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The other Ikea stores are located at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi ... Victor Besa / The National
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... And at Festival Plaza and Dubai Festival City malls in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Finishing touches are put on the store's Christmas display. Victor Besa / The National
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Room displays are ready at the store. Victor Besa / The National
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A vanity display within the new store. Victor Besa / The National
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An Ikea bedroom display being finished. Victor Besa / The National
Inside Ikea Al Wahda Mall: an exclusive look inside Abu Dhabi's latest store
The furniture store is to open in the UAE capital next week
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