A new shopping mall being built Abu Dhabi is expected to offer at least 2,000 jobs to UAE jobseekers when it opens this year.
According to Dubai’s retail giant Majid Al Futtaim, the shopping mall, named My City Centre Masdar, is still in its construction phase and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2019.
The retail giant said that the construction of the mall has created 1,500 new employment opportunities in its build-out phase and over 2,000 more new jobs will be opened after opening.
My City Centre Masdar will feature more than 70 stores across 18,500 sqm of gross leasable area, including a 7,000 sqm Carrefour Hypermarket and a variety of dining options for both residents and professionals within Masdar City and surrounding communities.
“Masdar City is growing at an unprecedented rate and is a community that is now home to more than 600 hundred businesses and thousands of residents, with new offices, homes and leisure facilities all currently under development,” said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar.
“We expect the number of people living within the city to triple by 2020 in line with our ambitious growth plans. My City Centre Masdar is a valuable addition to our retail portfolio and has been developed in accordance with our stringent sustainability regulations and requirements,” he added.
The new mall is located within the planned Masdar City transit network, adjacent to the Masdar City proposed Metro Station and within 300 metres of the nearest proposed Light Rail Transit and Bus Rapid Transit stops.
The mall will also be connected by public buses, with plans in place to utilise the autonomous, electric vehicle Navya connecting the mall with other locations within Masdar City. Electrical vehicle owners will have access to 18 charging points, and a number of priority parking spaces for vehicle-sharing services.
To encourage healthier lifestyle choices among residents, My City Centre Masdar will also offer bicycle parking facilities near all entrances of the mall.
