Gulf Related, a regional development company and joint venture between Gulf Capital and Related Companies, and Al Tayer Group, a diversified regional business, have signed a landmark agreement to open Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s at Al Maryah Central, a 2.3 million-square-foot shopping center being developed on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
The signing of the 205,000-square-foot Macy’s to open at Al Maryah Central marks the first time that Macy’s will open a store outside of the US. The opening of the 230,000-square-foot Bloomingdale’s is the first store to open in Abu Dhabi and the second store in the UAE.
Each of the flagship stores will be divided across four levels. The combination of these flagship stores will be the two largest department stores in the region. Al Tayer Group will operate more than 20 inline retail stores comprising of fashion, cafés, and restaurants, bringing the total anchoring commitment from Al Tayer Group to more than 520,000 square feet.
In addition to a food hall, Al Maryah Central will host an extensive mix of more than 90 dining options including al fresco cafés, bistros, and fine dining restaurants. A 20-screen cinema, health-club, food market, children’s entertainment, and rooftop parks that include an outdoor amphitheater for film screenings and events also add to the amenities. The precinct will also feature two 400,000-square-foot integrated towers—one with a hotel and serviced apartments and the other with luxury residences.
