Dubai Retail to Host Beachview Ramadan Tent at The Walk in JBR
Dubai: 30 August, 2008 - Dubai Retail , a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it will mark the Holy Month of Ramadan with a 300-capacity tent at The Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). 
Set in an ambience that is evocative of the region’s traditions, and serving a wide assortment of Arabic and North African cuisine for Suhour, ‘Hala Walla’ (meaning ‘warm welcome’ in Arabic), will receive visitors, retailers, and residents alike.
The tent will be an ideal place to socialize and experience The Walk, Dubai’s only outdoor retail avenue by the sea. It will offer a spectrum of traditional activities such as backgammon, traditional card games and a live oud player that will add an authentic touch to the ambience.
Traditional hospitality will be extended from 8:00pm to 2.00am on weekdays and 8:00pm to 3.00am during the weekends.
Haiyan Mujarkech, CEO of Dubai Retail, said:
Ramadan is about hospitality, compassion, and serving the community. We , at Duabi Retail, would like to share the spirit of the holy month with our retailer, residents, and neighbors with an exclusive beachfront destination. With the launch of The Walk, we are confident that “Hala Walla” tent will be a much –favoured meeting place this season for all friends and family gathering.
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence currently hosts nearly 170 retailers and is soon anticipated to host over 305 outlets. Offering over 750,000 sq ft of retail space, the 1.7km retail promenade incorporates lifestyle shopping experiences through combining a unique selection of boutiques, retail stores, bistros and cafes.
Dubai Retail’s ambitious developments are envisaged to offer pioneering retail concepts and premium commercial proposition. Combining market knowledge with industry expertise, Dubai Retail aims to grow as a leading retail solutions provider in the region and abroad.
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About Dubai Retail
Dubai Retail, a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group and a member of Dubai Holding, is a primary retail development and management solutions company that operates with the express aim of transforming the retail sector in the Middle East by bringing in new concepts and solutions. Established in 2008, Dubai Retail already boasts one of the largest retail management portfolios in the emirate. The company operates with a sole objective of increasing stakeholders’ value through innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, while leveraging its in-depth market knowledge and industry experience, thus contributing to the expansion of the retail sector in general. Dubai Retail’s services range from strategy development to retail space management and covers retail leasing, developing and improving retail concepts, management of retail spaces, retail consulting services, offering support to franchise chains, market intelligence services and tenant mix solutions. Dubai Retail currently offers premium retail opportunities at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), and Bay Avenue at Business Bay.
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