Manama: By Nayla Barakat: Mall of Dilmunia, developed by Dilmunia Mall Development Company, aims to redefine the shopping and entertainment experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain, creating a unique and leisurely atmosphere for all members of the family to enjoy.
With the development being in its final stages, Dilmunia Mall has received great interest from investors and retailers across the region. Tenants have commenced fit-outs of units, and are currently in the process of completing the store interiors.
The BD52 million (USD 137 million) crescent-shaped mall is located in the heart of Dilmunia Island, Muharraq, on a total built-up area of 125,000 sqm over a total of 26,754 sqm of land and a gross leasable area of 47,300 sqm including a spacious underground carpark.
In line with its efforts to encourage families to spend quality time together, the Mall will feature recreational facilities including an indoor zipline, two football fields and a state-of-the-art indoor ice skating rink within a safe space that meets international quality and safety standards.
In addition, Dilmunia Mall Development Company recently announced its collaboration with Bahrain-based entertainment company Funscape World, to provide four different entertainment zones, further elevating the standard of entertainment offerings in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
“Tenants have commenced fit-outs of their stores at Mall of Dilmunia which aims to provide a distinctive leisure experience for the entire family to enjoy. We are working around the clock to ensure that the mall is completed to the highest international standards in order to provide both our tenants and visitors with the optimal experience,” Shaikh Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Khalifa, Chairman of Mall of Dilmunia, said.
“We have also received immense interest from international brands and retailers and are carefully selecting leading brands to be a part of the Mall of Dilmunia. We strive to develop a quality-driven entertainment, leisure and retail destination in the Kingdom of Bahrain, creating an enjoyable experience,” he added.
“Mall of Dilmunia will become a unique destination, combining various leisure facilities to offer a unique shopping experience. The Mall will include an array of exclusive international brands opening their doors for the first time in the Kingdom including Tamimi Markets, which is among the fastest growing supermarkets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Shaikh Mohammed Bin Duaij Al-Khalifa, the Chief Executive Officer of Mall of Dilmunia, said.
The Mall will consist of three stories, providing quality services of entertainment, leisure and retail as well as an Al Fresco dining experience overlooking the canal, for tenants and guests visiting to indulge in an immersive experience as a family. The mall features a 17-metre-tall cylindrical aquarium, the first of its kind in Bahrain. The mall will also boast the largest atrium in Bahrain that can be utilized as an event venue with the largest LED screen ceiling in the GCC, with dimensions of 60 meters in length and 10 meters in width.
Mall of Dilmunia is expected to transform Bahrain’s shopping experience due to its unique interior and vibrant atmosphere. It will also provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of luxurious amenities, dining outlets and cafes amid breathtaking views of Muharraq Island.
