Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
#46
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Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
went there today and it wasn't too bad...for the people living in Mirdif it definately handy, it's on Al Khawaneej Road, opposite Mushrif Park.
The usual shops, New Look, H&M, Mango, Splash etc...a huge Homes R Us, a supermarket looks a bit Carrefourish...I'd say about 60% of the shops were open...
Also a foodcourt and a kidszone area...and around June the cinema will open.
The usual shops, New Look, H&M, Mango, Splash etc...a huge Homes R Us, a supermarket looks a bit Carrefourish...I'd say about 60% of the shops were open...
Also a foodcourt and a kidszone area...and around June the cinema will open.
With carrefour et all opening in mirdiff in another year, uptown is already doomed..
but on a positive note, the chippy that was in the bin sougat centre was supposed to be moving to that arabian plaza..
is it there? open? best fish, chips & curry sauce in dubai..
#49
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
The centre is run by the same people as Lamcy plaza and is, delightfully, somewhat more downmarket that Dubai Mall, MOE etc. Most of the shops are the same as Lamcy.
No crazy touristy bits and bobs just a sound simple place to do some shopping. I like it.
CH
#50
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
I saw signs for a post office when I was there but didn't actually see it - did anyone else or is it not open yet?
#51
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
I think people who live in this area will still go to Uptown cause it's different from any other shopping area as it's all outside, but as we have seen already, during the hot months it will be deserted...I am surprised that all the shops (apart from Oililly and Aerosoles) are still there actually...
#52
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
There is also a Bombay Chowpatty, which is brill too. Masala Dosa and Chips :-)
The centre is run by the same people as Lamcy plaza and is, delightfully, somewhat more downmarket that Dubai Mall, MOE etc. Most of the shops are the same as Lamcy.
No crazy touristy bits and bobs just a sound simple place to do some shopping. I like it.
CH
The centre is run by the same people as Lamcy plaza and is, delightfully, somewhat more downmarket that Dubai Mall, MOE etc. Most of the shops are the same as Lamcy.
No crazy touristy bits and bobs just a sound simple place to do some shopping. I like it.
CH
#53
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Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
we don't need anymore...but since it's there anyway and it's got a few shops that I like but that weren't that close by before, I will go there from time to time...
I think people who live in this area will still go to Uptown cause it's different from any other shopping area as it's all outside, but as we have seen already, during the hot months it will be deserted...I am surprised that all the shops (apart from Oililly and Aerosoles) are still there actually...
I think people who live in this area will still go to Uptown cause it's different from any other shopping area as it's all outside, but as we have seen already, during the hot months it will be deserted...I am surprised that all the shops (apart from Oililly and Aerosoles) are still there actually...
I think the main problem for a lot of the shops at Uptown is that they are pretty small and not particularly well stocked. If people can't get what they want, inevitably they will go elsewhere.
Personally I think Uptown is a good idea in concept, but it needs a far better mix of niche retailers - which I suppose could be said for the wider UAE..
#54
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
Think the next eighteen months will see a bit of a meltdown for Uptown, yep I'm also surprised that most of the shops are still there, though many probably own the freehold or signed longish leases.
I think the main problem for a lot of the shops at Uptown is that they are pretty small and not particularly well stocked. If people can't get what they want, inevitably they will go elsewhere.
Personally I think Uptown is a good idea in concept, but it needs a far better mix of niche retailers - which I suppose could be said for the wider UAE..
I think the main problem for a lot of the shops at Uptown is that they are pretty small and not particularly well stocked. If people can't get what they want, inevitably they will go elsewhere.
Personally I think Uptown is a good idea in concept, but it needs a far better mix of niche retailers - which I suppose could be said for the wider UAE..
#55
Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
went there today and it wasn't too bad...for the people living in Mirdif it definately handy, it's on Al Khawaneej Road, opposite Mushrif Park.
The usual shops, New Look, H&M, Mango, Splash etc...a huge Homes R Us, a supermarket looks a bit Carrefourish...I'd say about 60% of the shops were open...
Also a foodcourt and a kidszone area...and around June the cinema will open.
The usual shops, New Look, H&M, Mango, Splash etc...a huge Homes R Us, a supermarket looks a bit Carrefourish...I'd say about 60% of the shops were open...
Also a foodcourt and a kidszone area...and around June the cinema will open.
And mrs spugsy tells me, as its one of her companies lot, that for all you lasses they are opening 'va va voom' which will be like movern spa at uptown for facials and all that business, just as nice but cheaper.
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Re: Arabian Center Shopping Mall...
Are you saying the ladies of BE are in desperate need of a facial ?
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