Name of the Project
Mall of Egypt project.

Location
Cairo, Egypt.

Client
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Properties, a construction arm of the MAF Group.

Project Description
This 165 000 m² shopping centre will be one of the biggest shopping centres in North Africa.

The development will house a total of 350 stores; VOX Cinemas, with a total of 21 theatres, comprising one 4DX screen, four gold screens, one IMAX screen, two screens for children and 13 regular screens; a Little Explorers franchise; a Magic Planet indoor amusement park; an outdoor plaza; a dining facility; and the Ski Egypt indoor skiing facility.

The shopping centre will target customers in the residential areas of Cairo’s growing suburbs, as well as potential tourists.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project is valued at $722-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Mall of Egypt opened its doors on March 2.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
RTKL Associates (project design).

On Budget and on Time?
The project is in the detail design phase, which will be completed by October 2010, before the contract for main construction works goes to tender.

Contact Details for Project Information
MAF, tel +9714 294 9999.