Emaar Square Mall, a world-class retail and leisure destination, has opened its doors in Istanbul.
The Mall showcases some of the world’s leading retail, entertainment and gastronomy brands to assure visitors of a memorable experience.
A must-visit destination in the city, the mall has several outlets of renowned brands from Turkey along with other global names, and is projected to welcome 25 million visitors annually.
Currently, the mall’s retail mix includes 10 percent luxury brands, which will be increased to 25 percent by September. Additionally, the leisure attractions, such as Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, FunLab and Turkish Village, will appeal to visitors of all age-groups, underlining the mall’s reputation as a family destination.
The mall consists outlets of some of the world’s top brands, including Galeries Lafayette, Gucci, Cartier and Hermes, offering a delightful shopping experience for visitors.
Renowned automotive brand Mercedes introduces the ME Store concept to Turkey for the first time, while Turkish fashion giant Vakko operates one of its largest outlets in the country in the mall. The rich brand portfolio also includes high street brands such as Zara, LC Waikiki, Massimo Dutti, Victoria’s Secret, Mango and Atasay.
The mall’s Turkish Village will bring the spirit of the world’s oldest shopping center, the Grand Bazaar as well as the dynamism of small markets from all over Istanbul at one destination. Local brands are also present in the Turkish Village, celebrating the country’s culture as well as offering a choice of delectable local cuisine.
In addition to a wide range traditional and modern cuisine as well as gourmet restaurants, gastronomy festivals will be held throughout the year offering diverse culinary flavours to visitors.
Huqqa, which combines delicacies of the world cuisine with Istanbul’s unique Bosphorus view, and Samdan, one of the oldest and most famous restaurants of Istanbul, are showcased at the mall with their exclusive concepts.
Emaar Square Mall emphasizes on entertainment along with retail and gastronomy to ensure that visitors have memorable experiences in every visit. Further, fountain shows, water features and open areas of the mall bring a new experience to the city.
The mall has a cineplex with a total capacity of 2,400; the cinema deploys 4DX technology, which engages all five senses. Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo adds to the joy of visitors with over 20,000 aquatic animals of 200 different species.
It is also home to one of the world’s largest crocodiles at a length of five meters. Children can learn about ecology and the sustainability of marine life, while the conservation program will focus on preserving some endangered species.
Emaar Square Mall opens its doors in Istanbul
Emaar Square Mall opens its doors in Istanbul
Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah
Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund Ahmed Al-Khateeb recently inaugurated the Radisson Hotel Madinah. The hotel has been enabled by the TDF, a Saudi government fund dedicated to supporting and developing the Saudi tourism sector. The opening of the new property falls within ongoing efforts to enhance the hospitality infrastructure in Madinah and increase its readiness to receive visitors, thereby improving the quality of tourism services in line with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The minister stated that the opening of Radisson Hotel Madinah reflects TDF’s commitment to high-quality and diversified projects that meet visitors’ needs. He said: “Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Madinah.”
TDF CEO Qusai Al-Fakhri said that the fund continues to perform its role as the national enabler of the tourism sector by supporting projects that generate tangible economic and developmental impact. He explained that the hotel’s opening represents a model of TDF’s role in diversified tourism investments and support for the private sector’s hotel projects, which increase accommodation capacity, create job opportunities, and enhance quality of life in Madinah.
The four-star Radisson Hotel Madinah spans an area exceeding 2,300 square meters and comprises 165 rooms. It is located next to Quba Mosque, 12 minutes by car from the Prophet’s Mosque, and 20 minutes from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, making it a convenient choice for city visitors and pilgrims. The hotel includes a restaurant serving guests and visitors, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and sports facilities.
The hotel contributes to stimulating the local economic activity and supporting the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, enhancing Madinah’s readiness to receive increasing numbers of visitors and pilgrims in the coming years.
This project is part of the TDF’s portfolio of tourism projects in various regions of the Kingdom. The TDF has contributed to more than 130 tourism projects in Madinah, with total contributions exceeding SR1.5 billion ($400 million) and accommodation capacity surpassing 2,100 hotel rooms, reaffirming its role in advancing tourism investment, sustainable development objectives, and the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
