55 new stores for Deira City Centre

Deira City Centre will have 55 new stores and 30,000 sqft of extra space this year as part of a refurbishment programme.
 
Majid Al Futtaim Properties' flagship mall will see a new Marks & Spencer, Toys 'R' Us and a fitness facility added as part of the plans, the company said in a statement.
 
Other features will include a new entrance from the metro station, new prayer room, and the redevelopment of the current jewellery and textile courts.
 
Other international retailer such as Aeropostale and American Eagle will arrive at the mall as well.
 
 "Al Futtaim Retail is excited by the opportunity to introduce two of our key brands to a flagship centre such as Deira City Centre, one of Dubai's longest standing and hugely popular mall," said Jonathan Price, managing director, Marks & Spencer, Al Futtaim Retail.
 
Fuad Al Najjar, Vice-President, Deira City Centre, added: "Research has demonstrated that Deira City Centre retains a loyal following among a significant proportion of Dubai residents and visitors, and our 2011 enhancement is an opportunity to welcome new destinational brands."