Dubai’s Festival City Mall is all set to make a grand culinary statement with the unveiling of ‘The Market Island,’ a colossal food hall spanning an impressive 70,000 square meters. This extraordinary project, a collaboration between Dubai and renowned Russian real estate firm Zemskiy Group, marks the company’s debut venture in the UAE.
Hayssam Hajjar, the General Manager of Al-Futtaim Malls – UAE, expressed his enthusiasm, stating that Market Island will emerge as a truly exceptional destination, seamlessly blending the realms of food and entertainment. The vision for ‘The Market Island’ is to provide visitors with a captivating experience through its diverse selection of culinary concepts.
Strategically positioned at the mall’s north end on the ground floor, ‘The Market Island’ aims to captivate both shoppers and food enthusiasts. Scheduled to welcome visitors in December, this colossal food hall boasts an impressive capacity of over 3,500 seats, catering to a large number of people. A remarkable 53 food outlets and restaurant spaces will housed within, providing visitors with an extensive variety of culinary options and spoiling them for choice.
‘The Market Island’ envisions itself not only as a gastronomic hub but also as a vibrant tourism and leisure destination. Alongside its diverse range of food choices, the food hall will also play host to live entertainment shows and DJ sets by renowned regional artists, creating an immersive experience for visitors of all ages.
Dubai’s Festival City Mall continues to cement its position as a premier shopping and entertainment hub, and with the arrival of ‘The Market Island,’ it promises to redefine the Middle East’s culinary landscape. This monumental food hall, with its unparalleled scale, captivating ambiance, and fusion of food and entertainment, has the potential to become an iconic attraction for residents and tourists alike.
