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The Dubai Mall to Open First Bloomingdale's Store in the Middle East
DUBAI, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment
destinations, will open the Middle East's first Bloomingdale's store.
The American department store will be managed and operated by
Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group. The 146,000 sq ft
Bloomingdale's store will showcase 'Bloomie's' entire range in addition to a
54,000 sq ft home store.
Galeries Lafayette, the French retailer, is also opening its
first Middle East outlet as The Dubai Mall's anchor store.
Mr Jim Badour, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group,
said: "Bloomingdale's at The Dubai Mall marks the beginning of a new retail
culture, and positions Dubai as the ultimate shopping destination offering
the best of global brands."
Mr Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, The Dubai Mall, said:
"Bloomingdale's tagline, 'Like No Other Store in the World,' is a perfect
summation of the retail experience at The Dubai Mall, envisaged as a global
lifestyle and shopping destination."
Mr Khalid Al Tayer, Chief Operating Officer, Al Tayer Group,
said: "As a pioneer of luxury retail, Al Tayer Group adds another dimension
to the retail landscape of the region by representing an iconic brand at a
landmark destination. With the introduction of Bloomingdale's, Al Tayer Group
adds to the Middle East consumer's appetite for the finest in international
brand offerings."
"This will be our company's first overseas location, and we
expect to learn a great deal about how our brands translate internationally,"
said Terry J. Lundgren, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Macy's, Inc., parent company of Bloomingdale's. "Dubai offers a unique
opportunity for Bloomingdale's. It is a fast-growing, affluent marketplace
that has emerged as an international destination for tourism, sporting events
and business."
The Dubai Mall is part of the US$20 billion Downtown Burj
Dubai, which is anchored by Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building. The
mall will have over 1,200 stores and 160 F&B outlets, and feature attractions
including Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre; the world's largest indoor Gold
Souk; Fashion Avenue; the Dubai Ice Rink; KidZania(R); SEGA Republic(R), and
a 22-screen cineplex.
Source: Emaar Malls Group
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