Retail has undergone a major transformation with the rise of the internet. Today, shopping centres must offer more to entice consumes to stay and dwell in their locations. In this master class, discover the future of shopping centre development from international leader, Gulf Related’s Design Director, Sherif Anis. Sherif will draw upon his experiences, to discuss how Abu Dhabi is setting the pace for the future of the design and delivery of shopping centres.

The expansion of The Galleria into a super-regional mall will create a dynamic lifestyle hub for the evolving Abu Dhabi community in line with Al Maryah Island’s positioning as a business and lifestyle destination. Unlike other parts of the world, people in the UAE spend a significant amount of time in malls, and consequently, The Galleria will accommodate that better than any other retail environment ever has. In this session Design Director Sherif Anis, will discuss the design and development of this expansion and how it will deliver a unique destination within Abu Dhabi’s capital city.