It is expected that the new Nad Al Sheba Retail Center will become an important meeting point for local residents, contributing to the creation of quality and long-term connections. As noted by the General Director of the Spinneys store network, Sunil Kumar: "We are happy to continue our operations in the UAE with the opening of a new Waitrose store in the Nad Al Sheba Shopping Center. Lively landscapes with walkways, pedestrian paths, cycling and jogging tracks will adorn the surroundings of the retail center, creating an atmosphere of active community and neighborliness.
The Nad Al Sheba retail center will be located on two levels and will be executed in the form of a pavilion, serving gateways to a landscape design zone of the master plan for Nad Al Sheba. This part of a large modernization of the district with improvements to its infrastructure and amenities, including a wide selection of various shops, cafes, and restaurants, a children's playground, and wellness and fitness zones. The highlight will be the Waitrose store as one of the main tenants.
The Shamal company, managing a global portfolio of investments and assets from Dubai, announced plans to create the Nad Al Sheba Shopping Center, which will offer a new format of diverse retail and a lifestyle concept for local residents. The Nad Al Sheba area, developed by Meraas and belonging to Shamal, is less than ten minutes' drive from the center of Dubai, and in close proximity to such areas as DIFC, Business Bay, and Meydan, represents a closed complex, offering not only tranquil greenery but also premium services.
The area of this 1.5 million square meter residential complex offers contemporary villas with three to seven bedrooms and townhouses in a landscaped environment. A light steel roof and vertical columns create a sense of space, while ornamental columns and natural lighting add to the peaceful ambiance. The General Director of Loci Architecture and Design, Dennis Vermonden, noted that the design and construction of the Nad Al Sheba Center reflect its surroundings, naturally enhancing its landscape.
Developed with consideration for the possibility of harmonious influence on the environment through the use of natural color palettes and materials, the center's architecture integrates with landscaped parking areas and outdoor parks, ensuring a coherent transition between internal and external spaces. Shamal's CEO, Abdulla Bin Habtoor, believes that this project represents an aspiration for the UAE to become the best place for living and a location where one can find their home.
Supporting a high standard of modern living accessible with conveniences, the center offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for recreation, fitness, leisure, and an educational campus for quality of life. Aspiring to be one of the leading diverse retailers in the UAE signifies that this expanded network is yet another important step in the implementation of our strategy, reinforcing our position in key areas across the country.
