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The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai will soon boast a number of new facilities following the largest expansion programme in its history.

More than half a billion dirhams (£75m) will be invested in the mall, creating an additional 10,500 square metres of leasable space for retailers and service providers.

The development, which is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2010, will also provide a new direct link to the Dubai metro system and more parking spaces to accommodate 750 vehicles.

Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Mall of the Emirates vice president, said that the investment in 'the United Arab Emirates' favourite shopping destination' is necessary to meet increasing demand from retailers.

He added: 'Since we opened in 2005, we have broken many records, some of which were only meant to be achieved much later.

'With a footfall averaging over 2.4m a month, it is no surprise that more and more retailers want to be a part of Mall of the Emirates.'

The mall is currently home to over 466 retailers, as well as the Middle East's first indoor ski resort and snow park and a five-star hotel.

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