Sponsored: The hugely-anticipated Palm Jumeirah mall officially opens on Thursday, November 28…

On Thursday November 28, the stunning new Nakheel Mall on the Palm Jumeirah is opening its doors.

Promising to be a one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination, the eagerly-awaited new mall will open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and 12pm to 12am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The mall consists of five retail floors, which will have more than 300 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets. Just some of the names confirmed so far are H&M, Puma, Waitrose, Trampo Extreme, a 14-screen VOX cinema, Fabyland and there’s even a Fitness First.

The opening comes just in time for the UAE National Day weekend and there will be lots of live entertainment and promotions on to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the uniting of the seven Arab Emirates.

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Dhs1 million worth of prizes are up for grabs for anyone who spends Dhs250 at the mall between November 28 and December 7, including a Maserati. Kids will be kept entertained with live shows and workshops and there’ll be a live band roaming around all weekend.

My Little Pony Live will take place on Level 1 of the mall on November 28 and 29 at 4pm, 6.30pm and 8pm, and there’ll be My Little Pony workshops for the little ones to get involved in from November 28 to December 3. You’ll be able to catch Baby Shark Live from December 1 to 3 at 4pm, 6.30pm and 8pm.

Wondering how to get there? If you drive, you’ll be able to leave your car in one of the 4,000 parking spaces at the new mall and the Palm Monorail station will be operational on opening day too, with free rides for mall visitors for three months after the opening date.

And there’s still more to come. A viewing platform is currently being built at the top of The Palm Tower, next door. Accessed via Nakheel Mall, when it opens in 2020, The View at The Palm will offer visitors panoramic views out across The Palm and beyond.

Happy shopping, folks…

Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, opening November 28, Sunday to Wednesday, 10am to 10pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 12pm to 12am. Tel: (04) 390 9999. nakheelmall.ae

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