Dubai: Residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi will be able to enjoy a second Ikea in the emirate when it opens in the centre of the city on November 10.
The new Swedish furniture store will spread over 2,100 square metres on the first floor of the Al Wahda Mall, The National reported.
The UAE already has an Ikea store at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and two stores in Dubai, one at Festival City and another at Festival Plaza mall.
A smaller Ikea, compared to the mega-showrooms elsewhere in the UAE, the store will stock "approximately 2,000 low and medium-sized ready-to-assemble furniture and home essentials", the company said in a statement.
"For all other products, customers will have digital access to the full range and can place their orders in-store to have them delivered or opt for store delivery," it said.
Everyone's favourite Swedish cafe will be a part of the store offering affordable hot dogs, shawarmas, meatballs, pastries and more where customers can enjoy dine-in or take away food.
"We know that time is of the essence for many people therefore with the mall’s strategic and central location, we will be bringing the Ikea experience closer to people’s homes, in a more convenient and compact store," said Ikea UAE and Oman managing director Vinod Jayan.
"Al Wahda Mall remains a top destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure in the heart of Abu Dhabi, so we are thrilled to be able to bring our new Ikea concept store to this location.
"The full-size Ikea store in Yas Island, which operates on an area of 33,000 square metres since 2011, will continue to be the go-to destination for the complete inspiring Ikea experience, so our goal is to create a closer glimpse of that experience at the heart of the Abu Dhabi Island."
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