NEW LEISURE, WELLNESS OFFERINGS
Majid Al Futtaim has announced a landmark AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) investment to transform the Mall of the Emirates into a next-generation lifestyle hub, adding 20,000 sq m of more retail space alongside four new entertainment offerings by late 2026.
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