Dubai, UAE; May 3, 2008: Souk Al Bahar, Dubai’s latest shopping and leisure destination developed by Emaar Malls Group in Downtown Burj Dubai, has rolled out an array of concept cafés and dining options, several of them opening in Dubai for the first time. The extensive food and beverage offer makes Souk Al Bahar an ideal leisure spot for friends and families to come together.
Souk Al Bahar is centrally located on The Old Town Island in Downtown Burj Dubai, and boasts an Arabesque architecture that complements the surrounding development. The mall’s varied dining offering already includes Dean & Deluca, the first Dubai outlet of the American gourmet restaurant from New York’s SoHo district; Tonino Lamborghini, an Italian concept café and another first for Dubai; The Meat Co., Dubai’s second location for the popular South African steakhouse; and CRU, a trendy lounge serving light meals. Well-known cafés such as Starbucks, Caribou Coffee and Cinnamon & Seattle’s Best are also open.
Souk Al Bahar continues to build on the dynamic dining offer, adding to the mall’s eclectic profile as an ideal entertainment destination for residents, businesses and tourists. New outlets to look forward to in the coming months include Bice, Left Bank, Italian Kitchen, Paul Café, Mango Tree, Karma Café, Sammach, Milliardaire Club & Mirai Restaurant, and Shakespeare Café, amongst others. Most restaurants and cafés line the waterfront promenade, where al fresco dining offers the city’s best views of the Burj Dubai and Burj Lake. Souk Al Bahar has the largest Spinneys supermarket in Downtown Burj Dubai, in addition to a varied retail selection comprising jewelers, handicraft shops, fashion & accessories and gift shops.
Mr Yousif Al Ali, General Manager of Souk Al Bahar and The Dubai Mall, Emaar Malls Group, said: “Located in the heart of the Downtown Burj Dubai, Souk Al Bahar is redefining the leisure quotient for those looking for a fresh, new leisure and entertainment destination in the centre of the city. It has wide appeal, attracting everyone from families, Dubai’s socialites and tourists through its diverse choice of restaurants, cafés and retail outlets. The exceptional ambience of Souk Al Bahar is further complemented with impressive views of the Burj Dubai and direct access to The Dubai Mall, which is set to open later this year.”
He added: “The mix of food and beverage outlets and retailers has been carefully chosen to give Souk Al Bahar an exclusive appeal. Several restaurants and themed cafés are opening in Dubai for the first time at Souk Al Bahar, giving it a unique niche.”
Spread over two levels and with winding corridors and high archways to exude the Arabesque architectural flavour, Souk Al Bahar will feature over 100 retail outlets including 22 cafés and restaurants. Currently there are more than 80 stores operating with the remaining shops to open in the next few months.
Apart from serving the established communities within Downtown Burj Dubai, Souk Al Bahar is positioned ideally for the business community in the vicinity. It is also close to Al Manzil, Qamardeen and The Palace, The Old Town – three hotels that have opened in the 500-acre mixed-use neighbourhood. Downtown Burj Dubai’s retail and leisure spread will be further enhanced with the opening of The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations.
Emaar Malls Group is the shopping malls business subsidiary of Emaar Properties and is also developing the Dubai Marina Mall within Dubai Marina, and Cairo Gate, Egypt’s largest outdoor shopping and leisure destination.
