Retail Is On Its Way To Glory

MALL FOOTFALL SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY

It has been a long and challenging year for many, but consumer and retailer sentiments are changing due to government initiatives and the increasing number of vaccinated individuals over the past few months. People are now reemerging from lockdowns, and they are venturing out again to visit shopping malls, entertainment venues, restaurants and cafes.

Mall of Dilmunia has seen an encouraging trend whereby the mall footfall numbers have been growing steadily with a month-on-month increase. The summer season has been a particularly busy time with the opening of all four entertainment zones at Funscape World WLL. Summer camps were arranged for children so that they could experience ice, sports, play and adventure in an all-inclusive package. Children were thrilled to be able to visit and enjoy entertainment and sporting activities with friends. The official launch of the Bahrain Aquarium kick started the aqua activities at Mall of Dilmunia. Fish feeding, Diving, Fish petting will be available to the public and educational visits will be available for children.

We have signed with several new tenants. The newly signed tenants are a mix of new well-known and established European concepts that are now opening in the Middle East using the Kingdom of Bahrain to launch their expansion and others are well-known local and regional brands.

Rebecca Charlotte Arnold

Deputy CEO & GM Mall of Dilmunia

Kunefeci by MADO,

which offers unique Turkish food and beverage experience with a retail offering opposite the Aquarium on the ground floor. CrossFit gym on the ground floor with a mix and ladies only section. Complete with ice baths and saunas, the fitness concept is tapping into the fast-growing wellness industry and the signing of CrossFit Muharraq reinforces the vision of Dilmunia Island as being a destination for health and fitness.

Blue Island,

a new gourmet waffle concept is making its debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain by opening its first branch at the Mall of Dilmunia and Eataliano, will open its first branch in the Middle East at the mall. Eataliano’s mission is to serve food inspired by the values and ancient recipes of the Italian and Roman traditions. It includes coffee, a bakery, homemade gelato using quality ingredients made by the gelato world champion Sergio Colalucci, Roman Gourmet Pinsa - made by the pizza world champion, Max Moresi.

CHKN, Abby BRGR, Abby Shawaya & Robyan, will

soon open on the lower ground floor with a location offering views of the canal and dancing fountains. Their quality fast-casual dining experience together with flavoursome dishes will be a favourite for visitors.

We are very happy with the brands that have joined Mall of Dilmunia to date as they complement the entertainment offerings and provide a point of differentiation for the mall. We will continue to attract additional leading and new brands in order to achieve a fully integrated and diverse mix of brands that satisfy our customers’ needs and wants.

Mall of Dilmunia with its strategic location, breathtaking views, various amenities and entertainment venues is expected to cement itself as one of the Kingdom’s leading event venues. It is set to attract visitors from across Bahrain and abroad by emerging as a unique and ideal location for hosting cultural events and food festivals, attractions, and cultural programs.