Emaar Malls posts 16% growth in net profit

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Emaar Malls posts 16% growth in net profit
Shoppers throng The Dubai Mall. The Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue will be expanded by another one million sq ft built-up area.

dubai - The total revenue for the first nine months of the year was Dh2.39 billion

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Published: Sun 6 Nov 2016, 6:17 PM

Last updated: Sun 6 Nov 2016, 8:20 PM

Emaar Malls, the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties, has recorded a net profit of Dh1.42 billion during the first nine months (January to September) of 2016, an increase of 16 per cent over the same period last year at Dh1.22 billion.

The total revenue for the first nine months of the year was Dh2.39 billion, which is 10 per cent higher than the revenue of Dh2.17 billion achieved during the same period last year.

Net profit in the third quarter (July to September) of 2016 was Dh435 million, 16 per cent higher than the Q3 2015 net profit of Dh376 million. Revenue also grew in Q3 2016 to Dh774 million, an increase of eight per cent over Q3 2015 revenue of Dh720 million.

Gross leasable area (GLA) occupancy levels across all assets averaged 96 per cent during the first nine months of 2016, similar to the levels last year.

Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Malls and Emaar Properties, said: "Having set a track record in delivering retail and leisure experiences, Emaar Malls is charting a new growth strategy. This is underpinned by the expansion of The Dubai Mall and the development of mega retail precincts in Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Hills Estate.

"The robust economic environment of Dubai catalyses the retail sector of the city. We will continue to develop iconic retail and leisure destinations in Dubai and key international markets to create long-term value for our stakeholders."
With the expansion of The Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue by another one million sq ft built-up area, the mall will further serve as home to high-end luxury and high-street brands. To add to its 1,200 retail outlets, including a dedicated Fashion Avenue with all the leading global brands, another 150 retail stores will open as part of the expansion.

The other mall assets of Emaar Malls - Dubai Marina Mall, Souk Al Bahar and Gold & Diamond Park - also recorded growth.

- business@khaleejtimes.com


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