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Dubai's ruler to formally open world’s largest mall today
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Posted on Thursday, 28 May 2009
To Wayne H
Posted by Dr Nabeel at 11:46 UAE time
You have said what everyone living here should know, i.e, see the glass half-full and not half-empty.
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Posted on Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Dubai Mall
Posted by WAYNE.H at 10:19 UAE time
What is it with these skeptics? To create something new in this world today is tough. Dubai is always at the fore front in everything. Believe me that takes some doing and needs proper recognition and encouragement. The global economic downturn affects everything negatively but in spite of that Dubai is still trudging on. And you know what? Dubai shall prevail and come out stronger because it offers real value relative to most other cities in the world that profess family hospitality.Definitely if you are below a certain income bracket you shall feel left out if you indulge yourself above your level. However, if you're here to build your fortune stay focused and remember where you're coming from.Do not succumb to living above your means and remain grateful for the opportunities and exposure Dubai provides.
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Posted on Monday, 11 May 2009
Dubai Mall
Posted by Roger Swainson at 17:24 UAE time
Has anyone compared Dubai Mall with the Mall of Asia in Manila?
Apparantly boasting approximately 3,8 million square feet in size, it is rated only the third largest in the world.
As commented above, on what basis is the square footage calculated?
What I do not like about Dubai Mall is the poor signage, or indeed the complete lack of clear signage. The carpark in particular is the worst culprit.
I've also experienced the annoyance on leaving the carpark and finding myself driving all the way to the Emirates Road instead of back to the Sheik Zayed Road.
Again, poor signage!
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Posted on Sunday, 10 May 2009
Dubai Mall - More Spins
Posted by veek at 11:06 UAE time
I've read the comments re: opening of the "supposed biggest mall" and I agree with the spin on things. Further, I agree with Geraint that the mall is busy busy busy. However, it may be busy in foot traffic, but really, who's buying. I suspect many retailers will close shop once they realize the sales numbers just aren't coming in.
I think the Dubai Mall idea is a fantastic one, however, I don't see it being successful (in international terms) with the current management. But then again, they'll just put a spin on that too and gift wrap it as a huge success.
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Spin until you get so dizzy you can't spin any more
Posted by Sand Jockey at 10:15 UAE time
The motto of Dubai, and likely most of the UAE, should be all about the spin. After all, they have successfully done the following:
- Made people believe Dubai Mall is the largest in the world (it isn't)
- Made people believe Dubai Mall is a success (it isn't, just ask the retailers)
- Made people believe Dubai Mall is an entertainment zone (ok, maybe I'll give this one to them)
It's an interesting phenomenon to watch Dubai put the spin on everything, wonder how they are going to spin the near junk bond rating of so many of their companies?
SJ
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Posted on Saturday, 9 May 2009
Geraint
Posted by Ad at 00:50 UAE time
i dont think u came to Dubai Mall!! otherwise u wont say that!
its damn busy!
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IS DUBAI REALLY THE BIGGEST IN THE WORLD?
Posted by garick_angel at 16:29 UAE time
I come across some sites that mention Dubai Mall one of the largest in the world but not the Largest based on the GLA or Gross Leasable Area. GLA refers to the the number of square feet the property has for revenue-generating activities like retail, dining and amusements.This is to avoid confusion comparing to malls with a vast wasteland or unoccupied space for profit. Dubai Mall has a GLA of 3.77 million sq ft, does it still counts the unoccupied space to make it the biggest mall.
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Posted on Friday, 8 May 2009
Loneliness of a shopping mall
Posted by Geriant at 11:58 UAE time
This place has been deserted from the start, so hopefully having a royal visitor and entourage will increase traffic by a thousand or so, for five minutes. The shopkeepers are going broke one by one, yet the talk up by Emaar and its mouthpiece PR firms is ongoing. This is paradise on earth.
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