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ahara Centre, the ultimate lifestyle destination in the UAE, celebrated its 20 years of exceptional shopping, leisure, culinary excellence, and togetherness. Since its inauguration on 20th February 2002 with 200 stores that included internationally renowned brands and many recreational facilities, the mall has been a favourite for shopping, dining and entertainment enthusiasts. It was a distinctive addition to Sharjah’s landmarks, with its unique architectural design and local character. Today, Sahara Centre is bigger and better than ever before. “Customer satisfaction has always been our primary pillar at Sahara Centre, and 20 years on, we are still incredibly proud to be offering the best of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, all under one roof”, says Akram Ammar, Managing Director of Sahara Centre. “We have spared no effort to provide an ideal shopping experience and are currently developing our
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fourth phase of the Sahara City project, which is designed to make Sahara an integrated city offering recreational, commercial, healthcare, and residential facilities to meet the needs of our contemporary society,” he added. Following the remarkable turnout that Sahara Centre has witnessed over the past few years, and in response to the aspirations of its visitors, the centre’s eastern expansion project was launched in 2013, bringing the total number of stores to 375 and its total area to around 185,000 square metres. This expansion further strengthened the centre’s position as a modern shopping and leisure destination with attractive amenities and spacious areas. Eight years later, Sahara Centre embarked on another ambitious expansion at the West end in 2021, introducing a diverse retail mix across categories and dining options, bringing the total number
