An aerial view of the mall in daylight.
Dubai: Cityland Group, inventors of the acclaimed Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, have officially announced their plans for the new, nature-inspired Cityland Mall.
Scheduled for launch in Q2 of 2018 with a connected access to Global Village, the single-level shopping complex will have 1.13 million sq.ft. of leasable space with a colossal green reserve at the mall’s core.
Cityland Mall expects an annual footfall of up to 12 million visitors and will tap into the year-on-year rising tourist visits to the city.
Mr. Fahimuddin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Cityland Group, said, "We are delighted to reveal the details of Cityland Mall – a property that will carve a niche in the country’s bustling leisure and shopping sector.
"The mall guarantees an immersive experience for all members of the family, led by a strong selection of renowned fashion retailers, convenience store, cinema theatre and dining options of both international repute and local popularity. What sets Cityland Mall apart is an open-air botanical garden, that forms the nucleus – both literally in mall architecture and symbolically as this will be the hallmark attraction.
"Families, children and environment enthusiasts will be treated to an awe-inspiring assortment of floral specimens," he added.
The expansive, 200,000 sq.ft. open-air garden, labelled Central Park, will feature unique attractions such as, mini version of the famed Miracle Garden, a mini water park, 300-year old ancient tree garden, Japanese garden, 360-degree rooftop garden, and a cluster of restaurants and al fresco cafés overlooking its scenic beauty.
A walking track will also be provided along the open-air garden.