Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 May, 2015 1:56 am |

- 62 dining outlets currently open to Yas Mall visitors
- Mall brings the region’s first Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café and Abu Dhabi’s first Angelina Café


Yas Mall, the prime destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, continues to expand its diverse mix of offerings, with 62 indoor and outdoor F&B outlets now open for visitors to enjoy. Most recent openings include Abu Dhabi’s first Angelina Café, a luxurious Parisian bistro, as well as the first Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café in the region, where guests are invite to indulge in the finest Belgian chocolates, exquisite cakes and decadent desserts.

Yas mall’s diverse mix of offerings encompasses various types of cuisine including Asian at P.F. Chang’s, Indian at Asha’s and Italian at Al Forno, as well as a variety of cafes such as Illy. Yas Mall is also renowned for having brought many stores to Abu Dhabi, to the UAE or the region for the first time. New brand launches in Abu Dhabi include the Australian chain The Coffee Club, Giraffe with international cuisine and the famous American chain The Cheesecake Factory. Firsts for the Middle East include Pie Face and Jamba Juice, as well as the world’s largest Rogo’s Rollercoaster Restaurant where food is delivered to diners on rollercoaster tracks.

Visitors to Yas Mall can also enjoy outside dining in the trendy open air and shaded Cascade Dining area which features a customized musical water feature and currently boasts 15 cafes and restaurants, including Café Bateel which provides a seamless blend of European and Arabic cuisine, as well as Middle Eastern Restaurants Nar and Dish Dash and American chain Texas Roadhouse; alongside Lemon Grass, Steers, BurgerFuel, Galitos and Fish and Co. Foodies can also look forward to six more openings within the area, including Emirati restaurant Al Fanar, Indian Diner Masala Street, Lebanese restaurant Boubouffe, as well as Asian cuisine at Yu Shan Fang, Iranian at Esfahan and Italian at Bucca Di Beppo, holder of the Guinness world record for the biggest Spaghetti bowl.

Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer at Aldar Properties, commented: “We are pleased to see new and exciting openings at Yas Mall month after month, as they come in line with our commitment to ensuring that the mall delivers an exceptional experience to visitors of all ages and cultures. We are proud to have partnered with leading retail groups that bring forth a diverse mix of offerings and will continue working tirelessly to ensure that Yas Mall remains a prime retail, dining and entertainment destination in the region.”

In addition to the many cafés and restaurants planned for opening at Yas Mall, shoppers can also enjoy a diverse range of newly opened stores; including world-class Canadian department store Joe Fresh, alongside Weill, Lacoste, Laurel, Eden Park, Mango, The Kooples, Versace Jeans, Love Moschino and Esposa. Visitors will also soon be able to enjoy shopping at Aigner, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel and Neal’s Yard Remedies which are planned for opening in April.

Yas Mall also offers an exciting array of monthly activities for families, including a Champion’s League event on 1st and 2nd May, in which the UEFA Trophy will make its very first appearance in the UAE, giving football fans a unique opportunity to see the trophy held by football legends. Visitors can also enjoy various art activations throughout the month of May.


About Yas Mall
Yas Mall offers an exciting range of leading international and regional retail and F&B brands, a 20 screen state-of-the-art cinema operated by VOX Cinemas and a family entertainment zone by Fun Works. With the opening of Yas Mall, Aldar has become the largest owner and manager of retail space in Abu Dhabi.

Yas Island is situated roughly 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport and downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes from Dubai, making it an attractive and accessible destination for both residents and tourists. A selection of seven hotels can be found on the island including the luxurious Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as a range of top attractions comprising: Yas Marina Circuit; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; Yas Water World; Yas Links Golf Course; 7 leading hotels; and Yas Retail Park which includes IKEA and Ace Hardware.

For more information:
Website: www.yasmall.ae
YouTube: http://youtube.com/yasmallad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasmallad
Twitter and Instagram: @yasmallad
Hashtag: #YasMall



About Aldar
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with almost US$12 billion of assets. The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Al Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced with a total asset mix comprising residential communities, retail property, with the remaining in commercial. There are also nine hotels with more than 2,500 available rooms. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 per cent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property. Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, which is also a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirate’s “Vision 2030” strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.
www.aldar.com