Magazine article on the Nakheel Shopping Malls portfolio

1. ‘Boutique City: Designing for Sale’
Wednesday 12 November 2008
In the 21st century the rush to consume anything from objects to culture and lifestyle
has become synonymous with success. The UAE is now ranked among the top 10
international retail destinations. More retail outlets are currently planned and soon
to be consumed. Dubai’s retail space is approaching 2 million square meters. The
city is now advertising and shopping in an act of ‘total lifestyle’.
The 2A Magazine The content of the conference will deal with the City as:
Bazaars and Souks
International Conference Shopping Malls
Urban Boutiques
on Emerging Global Trading Spaces
Retail and Branding
Lifestyles Media and Advertising
Culture for Sale
Public and private enterprise
For More Information : Keynote and invited speakers will participate to discuss ways in which design,
creative research and critical thinking can have a positive impact on current trends
and create quality to the city on sale.
www.est2a.net During the conference a special issue of 2A called ‘Dubai Shopping Manual’ will
conference@est2a.net be launched.
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