Mondrian Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital's first Mondrian-branded hotel, is now open on Abu Dhabi's waterfront canal with 210 rooms, 80 serviced apartments, and six dining concepts spread across a design-led luxury property. The hotel was designed by Tristan Du Plessis and features a contemporary Middle Eastern aesthetic that blends modern luxury with local cultural influences. The standout feature is the Crystal Lagoon, a unique water concept integrated into the property that creates a distinct Abu Dhabi experience you won't find at other Gulf hotels. Six separate dining venues cater to different tastes and occasions, from casual to fine dining. The serviced apartments add flexibility for extended stays, making it appealing for digital nomads and longer-term luxury visitors. If you're planning a design-forward trip to Abu Dhabi, this waterfront location and architectural approach make it a strong addition to the luxury hotel landscape.

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Our second Urban Outfitters store is now open and ready to welcome all our guests at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi - UAE!

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is in early discussions to buy a stake in supermarket chain Lulu Group International, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. It is in talks with Indian-born businessman Yusuff Ali, who founded Abu Dhabi-based Lulu, one of the largest chains in the Gulf region, the sources said. Discussions between PIF and Lulu began four to six weeks ago, one of the sources said. It was not immediately clear how big a stake PIF is seeking to buy as discussions are at an early stage, or whether the talks would lead to a final transaction. Lulu operates shopping centres, hypermarkets and other businesses with an annual turnover of $7.4 billion, according to its website. It has operations in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states as well as in Egypt, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. PIF, which manages $360 billion in assets, declined to comment. Lulu's director of marketing & communications, V. Nandakumar, said in an emailed response that "as a policy we never comment on market speculations and media rumours." Abu Dhabi state-owned holding company ADQ invested $1 billion in Lulu earlier this year, two sources familiar with the talks said. ADQ did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. PIF is seen as a driver of the kingdom's Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy, with the authorities aiming to turn it into the world's largest sovereign wealth fund. The Saudi government wants to expand the kingdom's retail sector as part of a drive to create one million jobs by 2020. PIF invested $500 million in e-commerce venture Noon, which shortly afterwards began operations in Saudi Arabia. It also invested indirectly in the IPO of Saudi mall operator Arabian Centres . PIF was also approached by Reliance to buy a stake in the retail arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. The fund, whose board is chaired by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has become a more active investor since 2015, taking a $3.5 billion stake in Uber Technologies and invested $45 billion in Softbank's inaugural technology fund.

Modon Properties (Modon), mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities, has signed a long-term lease agreement with LuLu Group International for the operation of retail outlets at the Courtyard Mall complex in Riyadh City. The agreement is the result of Modon’s ongoing cooperation with leading retailers as a part of its efforts to meet the needs of residents of Riyadh City and ensure the steady progress and on-schedule delivery of the Courtyard Mall. The 25-year lease covers the rental of an area of 3,661 square metres within Riyadh City’s Courtyard Mall commercial complex for the operation of the LuLu Hypermarket chain of stores. The development of the commercial complex in Riyadh City is in line with Modon’s objectives and the Abu Dhabi Government’s strategy of building vibrant residential communities that incorporate the highest standards of sustainability and cater to the needs of citizens and residents by offering an integrated range of community facilities. The commercial complex extends over an area of 8,683 square metres at lot 23 within the North of Riyadh City. Upon its completion, the project is slated to include seven restaurants, 13 shops, and a supermarket. The assortment of outlets is designed to meet the needs of residents when it comes to shopping for groceries and household items, further enhancing the integrated nature of the community. Mr. Saifee Rupawala, Chief Executive Officer of LuLu Group, said: “We are proud to launch our first ever full-fledged hypermarket in Riyadh City. It has always been our goal to make the highest quality products both affordable and accessible to shoppers in metropolitan areas as well as in residential communities, so no one needs to drive a long distance. Following the express store that we opened last year, we are delighted to make this new shop possible in partnership with Modon, in order to fulfil the growing demand for lifestyle essentials within the vicinity.” Upon completion, the entire Riyadh City project will include 28,574 residential plots, 26,696 villas, 2,693 townhouses, four universities, 33 schools, 27 nurseries, one hospital, 33 medical clinics, 182 mosques, eight civil defence centres, 18 fuel stations, 16 government facilities, 60 social service centres and 213 commercial plots. Riyadh City has been designed to be close to major road networks leading to and from Abu Dhabi City, as well as important urban and industrial areas. The new city is 30km from the island of Abu Dhabi, and a short distance from a range of major landmarks. Covering an area of almost 82 million square metres, equivalent to 85% of the area of Abu Dhabi island, Riyadh City is ideally situated near the UAE’s capital.

Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Aviation Group have started to familiarise staff with the new terminal. Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Aviation Group have started to prepare the 17,000 employees required to operate the new Midfield Airport Terminal at Abu Dhabi Airport.