The venture between Emaar Retail and the SEGA Corporation offers 9 major rides plus over 150 amusement games.

Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Retail, said, ‘The much anticipated launch of the SEGA Republic indoor theme park marks yet another milestone for Emaar Retail. SEGA Republic is the first of its kind in the Middle East and it delivers an unmatched, distinctive leisure experience for all visitors. The theme park complements the myriad of other leisure attractions within the mall and provides quality entertainment for all visitors.’

New stores include:

• Fashion – S*uce, Carolina Herrara, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Zadig & Zoltaire, M Missoni, Temperley and Agent Provocateur
• Beauty – Sephora, Franck Provost, Jo Malone, Penhaligon’s, Dermalogica, The Nail Spa and N Style
• Children’s – Mothercare, Premanan, Bubbles & Giggles and Mama’s & Papa’s
• Electronics – Bose, Jacky’s and Samsung
• Jewellery – Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Graff
• Restaurants – California Pizza Kitchen, Cacao Sampaka, Vapiano, Haagen-Dazs café, Morelli’s Gelato, FatBurger, Uno Chicago Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Roadster Diner and Cosi

Several new features are set to open in the coming months:

• Fashion Avenue – 70 haute couture fashion stores
• KidZania – an 80,000 square foot children’s educational/entertainment area
• SEGA Republic – indoor theme park
• Multiplex cinema

The first to open will be at the Dubai Mall at the Burj Dubai development, scheduled to open later this year. Based on SEGA’s Joypolis amusement park in Tokyo, the 76,000 sq ft facility will feature an indoor roller coaster, motion ride simulators, and arcade games.