Mall of Al Ain signs agreement with Apparel Group to introduce 20 brands
Mall of Al Ain is set to welcome 20 international retail brands following an agreement between Makani Real Estate, the mall's owner and real estate arm of MAIR Group, and Apparel Group.
The agreement will bring new fashion, footwear, beauty, accessories, sports, food and family retail options across approximately 10,500 square metres of gross leasable area (GLA). The first stores are expected to open in late spring 2027.
The brands joining the mall include R&B, OFF/PRICE, Birkenstock, Skechers, Aldo, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Charles & Keith, FitFlop, New Yorker, Levi's, Inglot, Crocs, Koton, Babies & More, Rituals, Tim Hortons, La Vie en Rose, SPORTSCO, LC Waikiki and Call It Spring.
The addition forms part of Mall of Al Ain's retail repositioning strategy, which aims to broaden its offering and attract visitors from across Al Ain and the wider UAE.
Haisam Sleiman, CEO of Makani Real Estate, said the agreement was an important step in shaping the mall's next phase, with a focus on providing customers with more shopping options and strengthening the proposition for retail partners.
Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group, said the expansion would strengthen the company's presence in Al Ain and provide the market with a more diverse retail offering.
Mall of Al Ain redevelopment planned for 2027
The agreement comes ahead of a wider redevelopment of Mall of Al Ain, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027.
The project will include upgrades to the mall's external façade, retail and dining areas, as well as improvements to customer circulation and accessibility.
Plans also include relocating and expanding the existing ice rink to nearly three times its current size, alongside the introduction of hotel services as part of the expansion.
The redevelopment will be carried out in phases to allow the mall to remain operational throughout construction.
The new retail brands and planned upgrades are part of Mall of Al Ain's broader strategy to strengthen its position as a shopping and leisure destination for the local community.
