Dubai City’s City Walk, the design-inspired lifestyle destination by Merex Investment, is set to feature 65 new stores by the close of 2023.
This expansion will push the retail destination’s occupancy to 98%, housing over 250 stores and solidifying its reputation as a vibrant and sought-after mixed-use destination in Dubai emirate.
Merex Investment has led a strategic leasing operation to transform City Walk’s customer experience and tenant mix over two years to reflect the evolving tastes of its audience.
The destination currently features dedicated zones for automotive, an F&B offering, health & wellness and office spaces to complement its growing residential and hospitality offering.
Some 70% of the new stores introduced at the destination will be situated at the City Walk Boulevard, breathing new life into this zone.
Shahram Shamsaee, CEO of Merex Investment, said: “Our customer has changed over the past few years. In the past year alone, we have welcomed new residents to the neighbourhood and the existing residential inventory is set to grow.
“We also have offices in the destination, and there has been an uptick in foot traffic and dwell time. For this changing audience, we have made changes to our tenant mix.
“There are more cafes, gyms and a renewed licensed offering, which will serve a broader audience. Our commitment to delivering interesting experiences comes through on all fronts, which has impacted how we shape our business as a whole.”
City Walk’s licensed district, which features Nola, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Baku and Mythos, is set to welcome new additions like Brass Monkey, Rare, Primi, Nox, and Daikan Izakaya in Q4 under a new branded district called C2.
Together, these establishments will bring a diverse range of flavours and cuisines to the table, ensuring a gastronomic haven that truly celebrates culinary diversity and creativity throughout City Walk.
Opening doors at City Walk are a trio of athleisure brands – Lululemon, Adidas, and Puma – catering to the discerning tastes of fashion-forward individuals who value comfort and style. These brands embody the perfect fusion of fashion and fitness, enhancing the shopping experience for those who seek versatile yet fashionable activewear.
City Walk will complement these openings with seven holistic wellness concepts such as Body and Mind, Circle Care Clinic, Dentaldate Dental Clinic, Dream Up, Mid Clinic, Drop10, and Contrast.
