10 new shops set to open in MoE metro expansion

Mall of the Emirates on Monday unveiled its new Dubai Metro expansion plan, which will enable visitors using the Metro to start shopping from the minute they step off the train.

Ten new stores are to open along the link between Mall of the Emirates and its Metro station, which will transport passengers using a covered air conditioned travellator system, or moving walkway.

Seven new retailers, Home Sweet Home, Emax, E-City, Paperchase, Borders Express, Cold Stone Creamery and Nokia, will open their first stores in the mall, while remittance firm UAE Exchange will open their second outlet, and two existing retailers, Jacky?s and Better Life, are to relocate their shops. UK stationer Paperchase will launch its express store format in the UAE market, while Nokia will be opening the world?s first Evo Nokia store.

US bookstore chain Borders will introduce its first Borders Express metro station format store, which will cater to the everyday needs of commuters.