Nakheel Opens New Community Pavilion at Nad Al Sheba Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, is expanding its retail portfolio with Nad Al Sheba Pavilion, a new shopping and leisure destination at the Nad Al Sheba Villas community. Spanning more than 36,426 sq. ft, the Pavilion features key retailers such as Spinneys, Starbucks and leading beauty salon Bedashing Beauty, all of which have opened on 15 July. The development will also include facilities such as a swimming pool and a gym to complement the community’s five-kilometre jogging and cycling track. Omar Khoory, Chief Assets & Hospitality Officer Nakheel, said: “We are delighted to launch our Pavilion at Nad Al Sheba Villas, highlighting our commitment to bringing new facilities and attractions to our communities across Dubai. The Pavilion offers a new hub for shopping, keeping fit and socialising at Nakheel’s newest community.” Nakheel Malls also operates Pavilions located across six other Nakheel residential communities: Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Islands, International City, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan Pavilion and Badrah.
From L-R: Andre Viljoen, Chief Property Officer, Spinneys | Omar Khoory, Chief Assets & Hospitality Officer, Nakheel | Sunil Kumar, CEO, Spinneys | Ali Bwardy, Chairman, Spinneys
Dubai-based King Group Hospitality Expands Portfolio That Will Boost UAE's Dh55 bn Foodservices Sector King Group Hospitality, a Dubai-based international hospitality brand engaged in food services and retail sector, is all set to expand its chain of restaurants in the UAE and Thailand, that will help expand the UAE’s US$15 billion (Dh55 billion) food services sector. King Group Hospitality (KGH), which owns Amritsr chain of restaurants, currently operates five outlets – two in the UAE and three in Thailand. These restaurants are located in Al Nahda and Al Karama in Dubai and two outlets in Bangkok’s popular tourist spot Sukumvit and one in Phukhet. KGH is all set to launch its new chain of restaurants – a completely new dining concept that will change the way families eat out – and will help the industry expand. The total number of operational restaurants and cafes in Dubai reached 11,813 at the end of 2018, according to the Business
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Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. “Although the sentiments are down due to COVID-19 pandemic, I believe, this is the right time to start new concepts that will thrive once the pandemic gets over,” says Vicky M. Sethi, Managing Director of KGH and a serial entrepreneur, who had launched and popularised Kulcha King, before selling it off to a group of investors. “Our current flagship restaurants under Amritsr branding, has been doing well, despite the pandemic. More and more people now eat out, especially those who can’t travel due to COVID-19. They are spending their spare budget in staycation and eating out. So, there is a steady flow of business, and this summer will not be a quiet summer for the restaurants.” Source: Zawya (Read Full Article - https://bit.ly/3iYgvv6 )