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Yas Mall
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LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi
Coordinates24.4885° N, 54.6087° E
Opening date18 November 2014
DeveloperAldar Properties PJSC
OwnerAldar Properties PJSC
ArchitectCollisonRTKL
No. of stores and services400
Total retail floor area235,000m2 (2.5 million sq. ft)
No. of floors3 floors (lower ground, ground floor and level -1)
ParkingApproximately 10,000 vehicles

Yas Mall (Arabic: ياس مول) is a mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) serving as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Located in Yas Island, it covers an area of approximately 235,000 square metres (2.5 million square feet).[1]

Yas Mall also offers a range of key entertainment facilities and destinations, and a direct connection to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.[2] Furthermore, it provides its visitors with a number of customer services, such as Akyasi, which offers a platform in every corner of the mall to take care of people’s shopping bags.[3]

Yas Mall welcomes around 20 million visitors per year from all over the world.[4] It is just 30 minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi's city centre, 15 minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 45 minutes’ drive from Dubai, and can be directly accessed from Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Khalifa Highway.[5]

Yas Mall was officially opened in November 2014, occupying a total area of 25 km2 (2,500 ha).[6] In November 2009, Yas Island was named the world's leading tourism project at the World Travel Awards.[7]

History  

The construction started in 2011 and by February 2013, 50 percent of the project was completed. The project was initially due for completion in March 2014, but its opening was postponed to coincide with the Formula One Grand Prix season finale that took place at the Yas Marina Circuit and the mall was officially inaugurated in November 2014.[8]

Yas Mall was developed and operated by Aldar Properties PJSC, a real estate development, management and investment company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.[9] It was built by lead contractor Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group. Throughout the project, Six Construct used environmentally friendly materials and followed strict plans for waste management and indoor air quality.[10] Aldar Properties PJSC worked with the engineering firm, AECOM, as lead designers for the project, and then as construction supervisors;[11] whilst the UK-based architecture, planning and design firm CollisonRTKL was responsible for the design of the mall.

Design and attractions

Yas Mall is laid out in a series of streets, avenues, boulevards and squares[12], with a focus on light and space.[13] Its interior features a naturally-lit central gathering space, with sculptures by the South African artist Marco Cianfanelli and fibre art by the Dutch artist Peter Gentenaar.[14] The mall includes a Town Centre, located at the centre of the complex connecting four of its five main corridors or avenues. It is characterized by an indoor courtyard surrounded by trees, restaurants and shops, and a shallow pool.[15] The mall’s four parking areas have capacity for approximately 10,000 vehicles.[16]

There is a wide range of international and regional retail brands, as well as leisure and entertainment options.[17] Some of the mall’s stores include Tyrano[18],Debenhams,[19], Ferrari World Abu Dhabi connected to the mall[20], and House of Fraser.[21]

The mall contains outdoor and indoor restaurants and cafés that serve international cuisines and desserts.[22] These include Ladurée, Texas De Brazil, Carluccio’s, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory and Le Pain Quotidien. In addition, the food court comprises a further 24 outlets, and Cascade Dining offers al-fresco dining at 18 world-class restaurants, including Buca Di Beppo, Yu Shan Fang, Chilis, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, and Café Bateel.[23]

Awards

Since its opening, Yas Mall has been awarded with several awards, including:

  •     Best International Shopping Centre - Global RLI Awards 2015[24]
  •     Commercial Project of the Year Award - Construction Week Awards[25]
  •     Gold Award 2015 for Design & Development - Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC)[26]
  •     Gold Award for Best Sales, Promotion & Event for Yas Mall’s 24-Hour Eid Al Fitr Sale - ICSC MENA Shopping Centre Awards 2017[27]
  •     Gold Award for “Fashion Hits Home” event in the Public Relations category – MECSC Awards 2018[28]

Events

Throughout the year, Yas Mall hosts a number of events and exhibitions, as well as entertainment activities and performances.[29]

Yas Gaming Festival

Held annually at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, the Yas Gaming Festival is an interactive experience combining cosplay, multi-player tournaments, retro arcades, e-sports and virtual reality. It includes guest appearances by social media stars and technical experts from the gaming industry, as well as top gamers and influencers from around the world.[30]

Modest Fashion and Beauty Weekend

This three-day event, held at Yas Mall, is dedicated to celebrating the elegance of dressing conservatively. It is hosted in collaboration with Grazia Middle East and features catwalk shows, jewellery displays, customisation workshops, pop-up shops and a design competition.[31]

24 Hours Mega Sale

Launched exclusively by Yas Mall in 2017, the event features sales for which most stores – with over 300 brands – stay open for 24 hours and offer discounts of up to 90%. During this event, Yas Mall hosts a parade of performances by jugglers, dancers and musicians, as well as hourly prizes and giveaways.[32]

Black and White Sale

The Black and White Sale is a five-day event at Yas Mall that offers discounts ranging from 25% to 90% at selected stores, including fashion, jewellery and accessories, electronics, home furniture and sports equipment brands. Yas Mall’s popular Spend & Win competition is another highlight of its Black and White Sale. [33]

Festivities and exhibitions

Yas Mall hosts several cultural and national festivities and celebrations throughout the year, in addition to its exhibitions and initiatives related to culture, art, fashion, beauty, food, the environment and many others like 'the Year of Zayed'[34] and the UAE National day. [35]

References

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  13. ^ Gavin, Davids (January 29, 2015). "Retail symmetry: Building Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall". Middle East Construction News. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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  15. ^ "Town centre and courtyard in the Yas mall".
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  20. ^ Proctor, Rebecca (January 6, 2015). "Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi Becomes a Leading Retail Destination". Haute Living. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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  22. ^ Bishop, Jordan (January 3, 2017). "The Five Best Shopping Malls In Abu Dhabi". Forbes. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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  24. ^ "Best International shopping mall award to the Yas Mall - Khaleej times".
  25. ^ "Commercial property of the year award". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  26. ^ "Gold award for design and development - Yas Mall".
  27. ^ "Gold award for best and promotions at ICSC MENA". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  28. ^ "Gold Award for "Fashion Hits Home" event in the Public Relations category". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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  30. ^ "Yas gaming festival at the Yas Mall". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  31. ^ "Modest fashion and beauty weekend at the Yas mall". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  32. ^ "24-Hour Mega Sale at the Yas Mall, www.emirates247.com".
  33. ^ "Yas Mall's five-day Black and White Sale, www.yasmall.ae". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  34. ^ "Yas mall celebrates the UAE national day".
  35. ^ "Celebration of the UAE national day at the Yas Mall". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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