Al-Nakheel Mall in Riyadh, which was opened in 2014 by Arabian Centres, a major developer, owner and operator of shopping malls in the Middle East, is officially the most innovative mall in Saudi Arabia after winning two prestigious awards in the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) MENA Shopping Centre & Retailer Awards 2015.
Al-Nakheel was given the gold award in the new media/emerging technology marketing category and silver award in the design and development category.
The ICSC MENA Shopping Centre & Retailer Awards acknowledges the region’s most innovative shopping centers for outstanding achievements in marketing, design and development, and retail categories.
Arabian Centres’ Al-Nakheel Mall, located in Riyadh, received both accolades for its pioneering industry leadership in each category over the last year.
“Strategically placed along main roads leading into Riyadh, Al-Nakheel Mall draws more than 200,000 weekly visitors to the visitor-friendly, one-level retail premises,” the company stated.
Simon Wilcock, CEO of Arabian Centres, said: “The award is testament to the expertise and efforts of the team working at Al Nakheel Mall, and representative of the quality of all Arabian Centres’ employees. It is also through their efforts that Arabian Centres is able to deliver a consistent high-quality retail and leisure experience for customers across each of our 17 malls. Al-Nakheel Mall is setting the standard for the shopping and leisure experience in Saudi Arabia and we have another 12 projects in the pipeline that will further delight our customers and raise the bar for malls across the Middle East.”
Coinciding with this award, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum VP and PM of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, visited Al-Nakheel Mall on Nov. 10, during his visit to Saudi Arabia while heading a UAE delegation to the 4th Arab-South American Summit.
Arabian Centres’ Al-Nakheel Mall wins gold award for innovation
Arabian Centres’ Al-Nakheel Mall wins gold award for innovation
Kingdom Centre’s comprehensive upgrade nears completion
Chairwoman of the Board of Kingdom Centre Nada Alateegi announced that the final phase of the comprehensive upgrade and redevelopment works at the iconic Riyadh landmark has neared completion.
Kingdom Centre was never intended to be just a shopping destination or a business hub, Alateegi said, but rather a space to deliver exceptional experiences. The experience is now being elevated to a new level of luxury that seamlessly brings together refined hospitality, high-end retail, and world-class business environments.
She said that Kingdom Centre, inaugurated in 2001, commenced its modernization project in April 2023. The project is being implemented in partnership with a group of top-tier global designers and renowned contractors, and led by the Kingdom Centre management team, to ensure the highest standards of quality and precision.
The upgrades were carried out in accordance with the best safety practices, while maintaining uninterrupted operations and ensuring visitors’ comfort and safety are preserved throughout, Alateegi said. This approach reflects the vision and directives of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and has contributed to the center receiving several awards, including its recognition for “visionary design and development.”
She added that Kingdom Centre had installed the largest fully integrated digital screen on Kingdom Tower facades, operated exclusively in partnership with digital advertising and media solutions leader Rotana Signs. The screen serves as an international showcase reflecting Riyadh’s evolution and its growing global standing.
Kingdom Centre is also home to the Four Seasons Hotel, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, in addition to VOX Cinemas, purpose-designed to world-class specifications guided by the center’s management vision.
Moreover, Kingdom Centre introduced Al-Mamlaka Social Dining zone, which has become one of the region’s leading dining experiences and a model for other investors. Conceived by the center’s management to elevate the visitor experience, the Social Dining concept has been officially registered as the intellectual property of Kingdom Centre.
Kingdom Centre has also launched a mobile application and a dedicated visitor loyalty program offering a range of benefits. This initiative is part of the center’s digital transformation strategy and aims to strengthen long-term engagement with visitors.
Kingdom Centre’s management remains committed to setting a leading example for the sector, delivering innovative experiences that support Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions and align with Saudi Vision 2030, Alateegi added.
