Mall of the World relocates to a new site on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road

Mall of the World is being relocated to a new site on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road, where the project’s positive tourism contribution can be fully realised, according to developers Dubai Holding. Ahmad Bin Byat, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Holding, says: "Tourism remains a major part of Dubai’s diversification strategy and Mall of the World will be a critical part of that vision. Dubai Holding is committed to developing Mall of the World, a major retail and leisure destination in the region, and believes that the new location on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road, will be an outstanding home for the project, as it will allow Dubai Holding to further expand as needed it in the future according to market needs.” Originally the development was meant to be located in Al Sufouh district, along Sheikh Zayed Road. Mall of the World will now undergo extensive planning to become a major retail and leisure destination.

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