104 7.2 Boxpark Developed by Meraas, Boxpark is a unique destination in Dubai that is exclusively made from containers placed, stacked, and juxtaposed with each other to build a quirky new tourist destination on the high living street of Jumeirah. It is believed that the idea of a high street pop mall came from London, UK. London hosts 3 successful Boxparks which have been a stimulus for various emerging cities across the world to adapt the Boxpark concept. The Boxpark in Dubai is spread on the two-kilometre stretch of the Al Wasl Road, ideally located next to the new Dubai Canal leisure destination. Boxpark is a stark contrast to the city’s familiar malls. The old residential neighbourhood where the Boxpark is built-in has been slowly transforming into a strong retail district. The regeneration has the potential of encouraging start-ups meanwhile giving the whole area a new pizzazz.
Map indicating built space in Boxpark, Dubai (Source: Author, Mariette Robin)
Research | Emerging Urban models in Dubai
