Dubai Square Mall: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar announces opening of new $50bn retail destination

Dubai Square Mall is currently under construction in Dubai Creek Harbour at a cost of AED180 billion

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Dubai Square Mall will become the second-largest shopping and entertainment destination in Dubai Creek Harbour. Image: Instagram/@mohamedalabbar

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Emaar's founder, Mohammed Alabbar, has announced that Dubai Square Mall, costing AED180 billion, is under construction in Dubai Creek Harbour and will open in three years. The mall will be three times the size of Downtown Dubai and will permit electric vehicles inside.

Key points

  • Dubai Square Mall, thrice the size of Downtown Dubai, is set to open in three years.
  • The AED180 billion project in Dubai Creek Harbour will allow electric vehicles inside.
  • Emaar has finished the mall's design, featuring tech, retail innovation and Creek Tower link.

Dubai Square Mall will open in three years and span an area three times the size of Downtown Dubai, Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar revealed.

Electric vehicles will be permitted inside the development, Alabbar said in an Instagram post, adding that it is currently under construction in Dubai Creek Harbour at a cost of AED180 billion.

Dubai Creek Harbour’s Dubai Square Mall to welcome electric vehicles upon opening

The Dubai Square Mall will become the second-largest shopping and entertainment destination in Dubai Creek Harbour and feature breakthrough technologies, innovative retail concepts, and a direct link to the new Dubai Creek Tower , according to a company statement.

Dubai Creek Tower

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Dubai Creek Tower is a planned observation tower to be located in Dubai Creek Harbour. Construction was suspended in 2018, and its future is currently uncertain.

The prime real estate development company, announced the completion of detailed design work for Dubai Square Mall earlier in 2024, marking a step in establishing Dubai as a global destination for shopping and leisure.

The project will feature breakthrough technologies and innovative concepts in retail, dining, and entertainment, offering an experience that goes beyond traditional shopping environments.

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Dubai Square is part of Dubai Creek Harbour, an urban project on the banks of Dubai Creek. The development features pedestrian-friendly streets and encompasses 7.4 million square metres of residential space and 500,000 square metres of gardens and open areas.

Dubai Creek Harbour is an integrated project facilitating on-foot accessibility and is distinguished by retail stores, commercial ventures, entertainment, leisure destinations, and facilities.

The project includes the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a biodiversity site in the UAE. The development offers modern real estate embodying the architectural style of Dubai Creek’s waterfront, including apartments, duplex units, and penthouses.

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