Yas Mall is a shopping mall on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It serves as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination for residents of Abu Dhabi and Yas Island. It covers an area of about 235,000 square meters (2.5 million square meters). If you want to indulge in a little shopping, here is your place. Located on Yas Island, Yas Mall is the largest in Abu Dhabi, and is the second largest shopping center in the UAE. A three-dimensional waterfront mall that offers light to a wide range of stores, including international retailers and restaurants, and a 20-screen cinema run by VOX Cinemas.
Navigate the wide range and explore more than 370 shops and 60 nearby restaurants and restaurants. If kids need a breather, you’ll be happy to know that there is a family entertainment venue called Fun Works, as well as a direct link to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the first theme park called Ferrari. KidZania, an award-winning children’s odutainment award, is also located on the ground floor of Yas Mall. An attractive and collaborative small town, this living space combines play activities and education, using a new way to make learning fun. The site features a 55,000-square-foot [5,000 sq m] city model and is packed with more than 40 role-playing activities for children and young people aged 4 to 16, encouraging them to learn about work, jobs, money and real world, all while developing real life skills that can be learned. in the classroom. Yas Mall has the only Apple store in the capital, Tryano, a high-end store from the Chalhoub Group that offers an impressive range of shoes, bags and children’s clothing, as well as some of the world’s largest stores from well-known brands including Zara, Nike, Adidas and More.
History:
Construction began in 2011 and by February 2013, 50 percent of the project was completed. It was originally scheduled to be completed in March 2014, but its opening was postponed to coincide with the end of the Formula One Grand Prix season at Yas Marina Circuit and the mall officially opened in November 2014. It covered an entire area of 25 km2 (2,500 ha). Yas Mall was developed and operated by Aldar Properties PJSC, a company that develops buildings, management, and investments based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. [4] It is composed of lead contractor Six Construct, a subsidiary of BESIX Group. Throughout the project, Six Construct has used environmentally friendly materials and adhered to strict waste management systems and indoor air quality. Aldar Properties PJSC has worked with an engineering company, AECOM, as the lead developer of the project, and then as building director; during the construction of UK buildings, the planning and designation of CollisonRTKL were responsible for the construction of this shopping mall. Between the opening day and December 2015, the mall had about 20 million visitors.
Design and attraction:
Yas Mall is located in a series of streets, alleys, boulevards, and squares, with a focus on light and space. Its interior features a brightly lit meeting place, featuring sculptures by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli and fiber art by Dutch artist Peter Gentenaar. The mall also includes the Town Center, located in the center of the mall that connects the tunnels or four of its five lanes. It is visible in the inner courtyard surrounded by trees, restaurants and shops, and a shallow pool. Four shopping malls with a capacity of about 10,000 vehicles. There are a variety of international and regional retail products, as well as leisure and entertainment options. Some of the shopping malls include Tyrano, Debenhams, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi connected to the mall, and the House of Fraser.
The mall contains both outdoor and indoor restaurants and fine restaurants with overseas kitchens and cakes. [18] These include Ladurée, Texas De Brazil, Carluccio’s, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, and Le Pain Quotidien. In addition, the food court has 24 additional restaurants, and Cascade Dining offers al-fresco restaurants at 18 world-class restaurants, including Buca Di Beppo, Yu-Shan Fang, Chilis, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, and Café Bateel.
Titanic concrete structure:
Prior to the opening of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and entertainment venues, wide streets covered with parking lots and parking lots, Yas Mall was a 1.4 million m² building. To produce its large, multi-story concrete building (378,000 m³), temporary doors had to be left on the plains under the main towers of the tower. To complete the work, these were removed using 250 tons of mobile cranes.
Flexibility and finalizing:
Prior to the grand opening, the Six Construct had to demonstrate its ingenuity in making some changes: removing more air-conditioning units, installing new elevators and escalators, transforming the apartment into more complex images … The team also helped vendors adapt to brand new buildings, taking into account these minute changes the latter.
Two natural pearls:
Yas Mall is the first shopping center to find two pearls in the Estidama rating system, which aims to make Abu Dhabi a model for urban sustainability, and the first emirate building to meet these strict requirements. This includes more than just photovoltaic roof panels. Throughout the project, Six Construct has used environmentally friendly materials and adhered to strict waste management systems and indoor air quality.
Events:
Throughout the year, Yas Mall hosts many events and exhibitions, as well as entertainment and activity activities.
Yas Gaming Festival:
Held annually at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, the Yas Gaming Festival is a collaborative experience that includes cosplay, multiplayer tournaments, retro levels, e-sports, and real reality. Including the appearance of the guests are social media stars and technology experts from the sports industry, as well as influencers from around the world.
Modest and Beautiful Weekend:
The three-day event, held at Yas Mall, is designed to celebrate the beauty of the dress. Hosted in partnership with Grazia Middle East and features catwalk exhibitions, jewelry exhibitions, custom workshops, pop-up shops, and design competitions.
Mega 24 Hours Sales:
Launched in 2017, the event includes a sale where most stores stay open for 24 hours and offer up to 90% discounts. At the time, Yas Mall hosted an exhibition of games featuring jugglers, dancers, and musicians, as well as hourly prizes and giveaways.
Black & White Sales:
Black and White Sale is a five-day event at Yas Mall that offers discounts ranging from 25% to 90% at selected stores, as well as the Spend & Win competition.
Prizes:
Since its opening, Yas Mall has been awarded a number of awards, including:
• Top International Shopping Center – RLI 2015 International Awards
• Commercial Project of the Year Award – Construction Week Awards
• Gold Award 2015 for Design & Development – Middle East Council of Shopping Centers (MECSC)
• Gold Award for Best Selling, Promotion & Yas Mall’s 24-Hour Eid Al Fitr Sale – ICSC MENA Shopping Center Awards 2017]
• Gold Award for “Fashion Hits Home” event in the Public Relations category – MECSC Awards 2018
