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Bawadi - The world’s largest shopping area
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has instructed Bawadi to have the biggest shopping area in the world.The directive from HH Sheikh Mohammed stems from his firm belief in the growth potential of Bawadi and the way it will contribute to Dubai’s strategic plan 2015.The launch of the world’s largest shopping area will provide support to the tourism and hospitality industry, which, in return will play a major role in the diversification and development of Dubai’s economy, according the Dubai’s strategic plan 2015.The world’s largest shopping area, which will offer over 40 million square feet of gross lease-able area (GLA). The shopping area will consist of shopping malls, boutique malls, street shopping and an underground shopping area connecting all Bawadi’s elements to become the longest shopping boulevard.Bawadi will be home to the world’s biggest area, including a 10km long hotel and shopping, entertainment, convention centres and residential. The components will be integrated with a number of additional services that will provide support to Bawadi’s community.His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Executive Chairman of Dubai Holding, said: “Bawadi will provide the largest shopping area in the world, linked to 31 hotels ranging from 3 to 5-star. It will represent a significant platform in the development of tourism in the emirate and will underline Dubai’s status as one of the world’s premier family destinations.“This announcement comes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed to create world-class leisure and tourism destinations like Bawadi in Dubai.” Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman of Tatweer, said: “The biggest shopping area in the world will considerably enhance our offering. It will, undoubtedly, accelerate our drive to develop a world-class hospitality and tourism project in Dubai and the region.” Launched in May 2006, Bawadi will add 31 unique hotels to Dubai’s hospitality sector over the coming years, offering more than 29,000 rooms. The centrepiece of the development will be Asia Asia, providing 6,500 rooms, shopping mall, entertainment and convention facilities.“Bawadi already has confirmed commitments from a number of renowned regional and international investors to develop world class unique hotels,” Al Muntafiq said. He also confirmed that initial road works on the 10km Al Qudra Road is complete and the remaining infrastructure work is on schedule.|
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