Majid Al Futtaim, a mall operator, has broken ground on a new AED1.4bn ($381m) lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The new destination, known as City Centre Al Jazira, will comprise a total leasable space of 80,500 sq m within a built-up area of 215,000 sq m. The property will feature 153 retail stores, a Carrefour Hypermarket, a Magic Planet family entertainment destination, a fitness centre, indoor and alfresco dining options.

Enabling works will begin this month, and a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work. The mall is expected to open in early 2021.

Majid Al Futtaim - Properties CEO for shopping malls Ghaith Shocair said: “We are delighted to partner with Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club to bring our first ever City Centre mall, City Centre Al Jazira to the capital.

“Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club is a well-established and respected institution, and we hope that together, we will be creating great moments, for everyone, everyday, for the capital’s communities.”