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  • ‘Why Spar is major tenant in Abia Mall’

    The choice of Spar as the maintenant in the new Abia Mall in Umuahia has been attributed to global rating which placed the retail chain as the world best the retail business.

    This assertion was made by the Abia Commissioner for Informa-tion, Hon. Chikamayo Eze during a meeting with key stakeholders and retailers in Lagos.

    He said having a great retail chain, such as Spar, in the mall, will  reposition the state capital as a commercial hub.

    The mall, which is the newest addition to the growing retail space in Nigeria, is set to open for business in April 2015.  The fully-digital mall, with 24-hour power supply and free parking space, considered a one-stop destination for dining, shopping, entertainment, banking and telecommunications, would boost the economy of Abia State in the region of 10 per cent to 15 per cent, said Eze.

    According to the property developer, Pro-M Limited, the convenience of a fully air-conditioned mall housed within an area of 11,557 square metres will soon be within the reach of everyone in Abia. The mall is set to contribute to the continuous economic growth in the East such as provision of jobs to its immediate environs.

    Recently, there has been renaissance of mall culture around the country. Started with Palm Shopping Mall in 2004, which was commissioned by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the major state capitals and cities have experienced the establishment of mega shopping acres.

    According to Eze, the government has no reason in the management of businesses but would create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state. Government has no business in running this, the beauty of government today is to provide enabling environment for private people to operate and to provide amenity to the community, because the essence of governance is welfare of the people, is not management of business.”

    Explaining the economic viability of the project in the state, Director, Abia Retail Company, Chuka Okoye said that the mall alone would generate over 1600 direct and indirect jobs in the state capital. He, however, assured tenants that the mall management has put in place arrangement to promote good business relationship hence to encourage growing businesses.

    “We have over 60 per cent of the mall occupied already, we have dragged global brands like SPAR and others to Abia State,” Okoye said.

     

  • Ikeja City Mall celebrates Nigeria at 54

    Ikeja City Mall celebrates Nigeria at 54

    In celebration of  Nigeria’s 54years of Independence , Ikeja City Mall in collaboration with City FM and the mall tenant stores treated Lagosians to a funfair. People were given opportunity to send well wishes on City FM live and sign their goodwill messages to Nigeria on a supersized flag strategically positioned inside the mall.

    The Marketing Manager of the mall, Eniola Ositelu, said the aim for this year’s independence show just like every other year, was to change the negative perception people have of the country. “This event is mainly to promote the interest of Nigeria positively in the hearts of our customers and Lagosians as a whole. It is to reaffirm the ‘belieF in Nigeria’ and ‘belief in ICM’ theme.”

    He added that people’s turn-out on a special day as Independence, sends the right signal about the subject. Eniola appreciated the support of the tenant stores and Lagosians who came out en masse to  make the event a great success  saying, there are fantastic prizes to be given out in a draw when people make single receipt purchase(s) of over N25, 000 in any store within the mall. They stand chances of winning cash prizes ranging from N50, 000, to N150, 000.

    Other side attractions include; dance competitions, fashion parades, spot the flag (a game), snap shots with the Independence cake and the highlight of the day, cutting the beautifully decorated Nigerian green and white cake.

    Ikeja City Mall comprises of a perfect mix of retailers trading quality products and services of renowned local and international brands. The mall recently listed as one of the top 25 Facebook check-in locations around the world, has become choice location for people to shop, converge to unwind, network and socialise with friends physically and via social media platforms.

  • Lagos mall on a public holiday

    Shoppers in the Lagos metropolis spent their public holidays visiting various malls within the city. Many who were seen at the Adeniran Ogunsanya mall and its neighbouring mall Leisure mall were there mainly for sightseeing and window shopping. Full of smiles, families took group photographs as they wine and dine together in the comfort of eateries situated within the mall. Children who were engrossed in train ride or car racing games were chanting and cheering.

    As expected, the mall was filled as many shoppers brought their children to shop and at the same time have fun. Children were more, most visited with their parents to catch the fun in the air of the ongoing Muslim celebration. Parents did the shopping while they left their children to take the train ride and play around and car race.

    The Nation Shopping decided to find out why busy workers would rather visit the mall on a public holiday when they should be in the comfort of their houses resting. A man simply called, Mr. Gabriel  was at the mall with his three kids, he said: ‘’ I am supposed to rest today being a public holiday but this is the only time I have for my kids to enjoy this Muslim season’’.

    He further explained that he likes patronising the malls on such holidays because the mall comes with full package of fun, entertainment and luxury. For Mrs. Enitan, holidays are not necessarily meant for resting. ‘’ Holiday is a time when you can do things that are not very urgent or necessary’’. She added that apart from holidays, she also visits the mall during the weekends because during weekdays she is always busy at her workplace.

    Mrs. Michelle visits Lagos malls regularly, but she said public holidays are unique because she has the opportunity of going to the mall with her kids when they return home from their hostel.

    For Mrs. Amaka, the road is usually free on public holidays, so it’s her best time to visit the malls. ‘’I don’t go out on public holidays but today, I am here because my son is resuming school and I have to shop for his resumption items’’ she said

  • Dubai to build ‘Mall of the World’

    Dubai to build ‘Mall of the World’

    AS there anyone who feels like going shopping in a big way? Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the place to go.

    It  is set to build the biggest mall in the world, one that would house 100 hotels, eight million square feet of stores and retail outlets, a wellness centre, a theme park and other features.

    The emirate hopes to attract 180 million visitors yearly to the proposed Mall of the World to capitalise on “the growth in family and retail tourism,” Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.

    Plans from developer Dubai Holding call for the mega mall to be temperature controlled for a year-round tourism, shielding those who come in summer from the big heat. But it’s not like there’s a shortage of places to go shopping in Dubai.

    The Dubai Mall, which claims to be the largest shopping mall in the world based on square feet, houses 600-plus stores and retailers, an ice rink, an aquarium, water fountains and waterfalls, a gold souk and more.

    The new mall would up the ante. With 20,000 hotel rooms at hand, you could stay for a week and never have to get into your car. Four miles of streets and promenades — covered in summer to keep it cool, open-air in winter — connect the different elements of the mall.

    Proposed features include: replicas of the world-famous shopping districts like Ramblas Street in Barcelona and Oxford Street in London; the world’s largest theme park (though no further details were released); a theatre district for cultural events; a wellness area that provides holistic treatments, including surgical options and cosmetic procedures.

    No price tag was mentioned, but the Wall Street Journal reports that the mega mall would cost $6.8 billion.

    Dubai will now boast of the largest mall on earth to be named as ‘Mall of the World’ that will add further glitz to the already attractive emirate.

    Mall of the World, which will be capable of receiving 80 million visitors annually, will present an attractive mix of international and regional brands. One of the biggest attractions at Mall of the World will be a park, expected be 30 per cent bigger than Hyde Park of London.

    With an aim to offer top-notch entertainment facilities, Mall of the World will be connected to a family entertainment centre to be developed in collaboration with Universal Studios International. Expected to attract six million visitors annually, the entertainment centre will be the largest in the region. Additionally, the mall will boast of 100 hotel facilities. With tourism in Dubai growing at a rapid pace – 13 per cent annually – and likely to receive 90 million passengers at the Dubai airport within the next six years – the hotel will be equipped to accommodate large number visitors.

    Setting new benchmarks in urban development in the region, the recently announced ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid City’ – that will house Mall of the World – by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, will offer world-class facilities. This large-scale project will be jointly undertaken by Dubai Holding, a conglomerate owned by the Dubai government, and real estate firm Emaar Properties. The development plans for the new city will be segregated along four lines – family tourism, retail, art galleries and a unique area providing an integrated environment for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

    Located between Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, the Mohammed Bin Rashid City will be connected to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay through a crossing to be named as the ‘Cultural Crossing’, which will include art galleries, creating the largest area for arts in the region.

    In keeping with the emirate’s vision towards 2030 and to boost the UAE’s economy, this new city will play a pivotal role in placing Dubai as the capital of entrepreneurship, arts, culture and family tourism.

  • Ikeja City Mall to come alive with fashion, music show

    Ikeja City Mall to come alive with fashion, music show

    Come next Friday, August 9, Ikeja City Mall  will come alive with musical performances and electrifying runway exhibitions. It will be the second edition of the malls fashion and music show. The show is an  event with unmatched glitz and glamour, designed to showcase the summer collections of fashion stores in the mall. It will bring together the best of youthful celebrities, models and artistes to entertain guests and shoppers at the mall.

    Tenant Stores, who will be sponsoring the event right inside the mall, are promising to give the best of fashion display, light and music performances from favourite models, music artistes and comedians. The stores are; Foshini, Markham, Mango, Maybrands, Us Polo, Kidz Country,  Wrangler , Jack& Jones, Black Up, Bruno’s Place, Casabella and Daviva.

    Hugely anticipated through the event is customer patronage and delight especially amongst teenagers.

    Activities at the event  will include electrifying catwalk by top models, music performances by top celebrities, comedy, dance, raffle draws, special sales/auctions and celebrity guest appearances. The event will also host internationally renowned models, Ken Okoli (Mr Nigeria 2010), Adedamola Cruz (best model of the world Africa 2011), Victor Kwen, Francis Chinko, Kelvin Godson, Michelle Udoka(Miss Global Nigeria 2013) Micus Pius (Mr Universe Nigeria 2013), to mention a few.

    The show will begin with red carpet at 4pm and it is free for everybody.

     

  • Dubai to host largest ‘Mall of the World’

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled Mall of the World, an awe-inspiring project that will position Dubai right on top of international destinations in terms of mega developments and a global leader in terms of retail- and tourism-related mega-projects.

    “We announced recently that we plan to transform Dubai into a cultural, tourist and economic hub for the two billion people living in the region around us; and we are determined to achieve our vision,” said Sheikh Mohammed, while unveiling the mega development.

    Located along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, the world’s first temperature-controlled pedestrian city, The Mall of the World, will bundle together a number of world records – it will include the world’s largest mall, largest indoor park, cultural theatres and wellness resorts with a capacity to host more than 180 million visitors every year.

    Demonstrating the strength of human creativity and reinforcing Dubai’s belief that impossible is nothing, this extraordinary project will neutralize the effects of the harsh desert climate through its inspired, inventive and ingenious design.

     

    Mall of the World project location

    “The growth in family and retail tourism underpins the need to enhance Dubai’s tourism infrastructure as soon as possible. This project complements our plans to transform Dubai into a cultural, tourist and economic hub for the two billion people living in the region around us; and we are determined to achieve our vision,” said Sheikh Mohammed.

    In the presence of Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding; Ahmad bin Byat, CEO of Dubai Holding; and Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director-General of Protocol Department, Sheikh Mohammed confirmed the need to work towards achieving Dubai’s ambitious tourism vision.

    “The project will be developed in phases in alignment with the gradual growth of family tourism in Dubai,” Al Gergawi said.

    Unlike the numerous indoor malls of today, the Mall of the World will be a huge open-air street mall during the winter months, when its glass dome will open for visitors to enjoy the weather in an extended retail street network, strikingly different to the typical shopping mall concept currently available in Dubai or anywhere else in the region.

    The emirate already has a disproportionately large number of world records to its name, including the world’s tallest tower, the highest restaurant, the world’s tallest hotel, the tallest residential building, the largest shopping mall, the longest driverless Metro network, most simultaneous fireworks, the most expensive property sold through an e-auction, the biggest and heaviest gold ring, the world’s largest automated car park, the biggest billboard, and many more.

    Now, His Highness has launched another game-changer that will further raise Dubai’s profile as a global leader in terms of retail- and tourism-related mega-projects.

    Occupying a total area of 48 million sqft, the project will comprise the largest indoor theme park in the world and also house the largest shopping mall in the world with an area of 8 million sqft.

    Additional districts within the project will include a wellness dedicated zone catering to medical tourists, a cultural celebration district as well as a wide range of hospitality options comprising 20,000 hotel rooms catering to all types of tourists.

    This will be Dubai’s largest celebration centre, accommodating 15,000 revellers in one go.

     

    View from Sheikh Zayed Road

    Once completed, the city is projected to become a year-round destination, welcoming around 180 million visitors annually.

    “Our ambitions are higher than having seasonal tourism. Tourism is key driver of our economy and we aim to make the UAE an attractive destination all year long.

    “This is why we will start working on providing pleasant temperature-controlled environments during the summer months. We are confident of our economy’s strength, optimistic about our country’s future and we continue to broaden our vision,” added Sheikh Mohammed.

     

    Integrated Pedestrian City

    The new project, developed by Dubai Holding, will introduce an innovative concept of an integrated pedestrian city connected to the mall and offering a wide range of leisure, retail, cultural, wellness, recreation and hospitality options under one roof.

    Trams within the 7km temperature-controlled retail street network

    Tourists will be able to enjoy a week-long stay without the need to leave the city or use a car.

    The 7km long promenades connecting all facilities will be covered during the summer and open during the winter, ensuring pleasant temperatures throughout the year.

     

    Hospitality District

    Indoor parks

    The project will see the world’s largest mall connected to 100 hotels and serviced apartments buildings with 20,000 hotel rooms. This will be a huge addition to Dubai’s hospitality sector, which is expanding rapidly to cope with the surging demand.

     

    World’s largest indoor theme park

    The project will include designated parking areas with a capacity to host up to 50,000 cars on the ground level.

     

    Dubai Cultural District

    Dubai Cultural District will be the hub for national and multinational cultural festivities and events in the UAE, and will combine experiences built around New York’s Broadway, The Celebration Walk, similar to the Ramblas Street in Barcelona and shopping streets based on London’s Oxford Street.

    A dedicated theatre district with host of venues similar to some of the world’s most renowned landmarks such as London’s West End and New York’s Broadway.

     

    Dubai Cultural District theatres

    The Celebration Walk, similar to the Ramblas Street in Barcelona will connect the cultural district to the rest of the Mall.

    Dubai Cultural District will include a range of conference, wedding and celebration halls with a capacity to host thousands of revellers, befitting the multicultural social fabric of Dubai.

     

    Wellness District

    Another component of Mall of the World is the Wellness District, which will cover a total area of 3 million sqft dedicated to providing wellness and rejuvenation services. It will offer a holistic experience to medical tourists and their families, ensuring access to quality healthcare, specialised surgical procedures and cosmetic treatments, wellness facilities and high-end hospitality options.

  • Leisure mall customers’ Appreciation Week kicks off

    Rewarding customers goes beyond the sales point offer that is why at Leisure Mall in Surulere, Lagos, rewarding loyal customers have become a norm. Therefore, to say thank you to loyal customers who will patronise the mall for the months of June and July, the mall’s management has decided to come up with a customers’ appreciation week.

    From June 29 to the July 5, customers to the mall will have the opportunity to win beautiful prices, ranging from free shopping tickets to shop at Mr. Price ( a South African clothing retailer and the Mall’s anchor tenant), Platinium tickets worth over N20, 000 to buy for free from bheerhugz cafe, movie tickets to see movies at film house, crystal engraved pictures will be made available by Deep arg, there will also be free holiday accommodation tickets  courtesy Easy Holiday among other free gifts.

    To participate, shoppers are to purchase items worth N5, 000 from a store or group stores within the Mall, after which a receipt will be issued to the shopper and he/she can exchange it for a raffle ticket to enter for the draw on July 5.

    The mall which has promised to continue to reward loyal shoppers that patronize them, says the place has grown to be choice destination for leisure, entertainment and shopping for families.