Dragon Mart, Dubai’s largest retail and trading hub, has reopened for business, much to the delight of customers, local residents and tenants, owner and operator Nakheel Malls announced today.
The world-renowned, destination – famous for its bulk-buy, discounted products for trade and consumer customers – is back, bringing a welcome relief to money-conscious shoppers, and a boost to thousands of small businesses.
Omar Khoory, Managing Director of Nakheel Malls, owner and operator of Dragon Mart, said: “Dragon Mart is one of the region’s best-loved venues for shopping, trading, dining and entertainment among people of all ages, from all walks of life. We are proud to have helped more than 3,000 small to medium businesses resume operations. The Dragon Mart website and social media pages have been inundated with queries about reopening, proving just how popular this unique destination is.
“The reopening comes at a time when many people are closely monitoring their finances in the wake of the current global situation, and will highlight Dragon Mart as the biggest and best source of quality, affordable goods for wholesale and the general public.”
Tenants at Dragon Mart, keen to restart trading and welcome back their customers, are delighted to be back in business.
Mr Huang, owner of Joanna, one of Dragon Mart’s largest and longest-standing tenants, said: “We are very excited to resume operations, and have received a great response from customers old and new since we opened our doors on Monday. We have worked very closely with Nakheel Malls’ in the run up to reopening, and we are very grateful for their continued support and understanding as we work our way through this challenging time.”
Dragon Mart is operating in line with all government protocols – and beyond – with safety and wellbeing the priority. Before opening, it underwent an extensive deep disinfection and all customer service desk staff took Covid-19 tests. A sanitisation tunnel was installed for shop staff and delivery drivers, with more security personnel brought on board for added safety. Government protocols, including temperature checks for all tenants and visitors, social distancing policies, the wearing of masks and a 30 per cent visitor limit are in place, along with a 24-hour, ongoing sanitisation regime.
All shops at Dragon Mart are now open, although entertainment outlets such as the cinema, rooftop sports complex and Fabyland remain closed under the latest directives.
Dragon Mart joins Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Golden Mile Galleria and Nakheel community Pavilions in opening this week.
Dragon Mart’s current opening hours are 12 noon to 10pm daily, with Carrefour supermarket open from 9am to 10pm.
For more information on Dragon Mart, call 04 390 9999, visit www.dragnomart.ae or check @dragonmart on social media.
