Sharjah, UAE 

The eagerly-awaited Zero 6 mall opens today in Sharjah, heralding the arrival of an exciting new concept in the local retail and leisure scene. Developed by Alef Group, a Sharjah-based, privately-owned provider of consumer lifestyle experiences, the upscale 37,000-square-metre venue gathers an exclusive range of premium dining, leisure and retail experiences together under one roof to create a complete entertainment destination.

The mall’s impressive 8-screen Cineplex opened three weeks ago and has proved extremely popular, with tickets selling out on a daily basis as film fans flock to enjoy the latest blockbuster movies. Developed by Cinema City, it boasts the largest IMAX screen in the UAE. The new cinema is just one of many exciting attractions in store at Zero 6.

Set to appeal to trend-setting modern consumers, Zero 6 takes its name from Sharjah’s telephone dialling code and incorporates sophisticated contemporary design. The landmark development is located within a five-kilometre radius of Sharjah University City, Sharjah International Airport, Dubai International Airport and high-end residential areas, providing convenient access for the local community and visitors to the emirate.

Zero 6 sets fresh standards for Sharjah’s retail landscape and represents the first in a new generation of lifestyle-orientated malls in the city. Sheikh Khalid Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Alef Group, said “At Alef Group, we are dedicated to enriching people’s lives through ground-breaking design and world-class leisure facilities, inspired by global trends and local needs. We are delighted to host an unrivalled range of premium dining, leisure and retail experiences in one exciting development, which will strengthen Sharjah’s reputation as a leisure destination and serve as an attractive meeting place for the local community.”

Food lovers are spoiled for choice with a wide selection of popular dining concepts, several of which are coming to Sharjah for the first time. These include the acclaimed Italian family restaurant Sapori di Bice, organic eatery Burger Boutique. Visitors with a sweet tooth will find plenty to enjoy at Godiva, one of the world’s most sought-after chocolatiers. Those looking to savour meticulously crafted pastries and seasonal desserts can head to Angelina, a Parisian-inspired patisserie. IN addition to Wagamama, which inspired by fast-paced, Japanese ramen bars and a celebration of Asian food.

Zero 6 brings together a diverse mixture of entertainment, lifestyle and retail outlets to provide visitors with a truly world-class leisure experience. In addition to Cinema City, key brands at the mall include the renowned international supermarket chain Spinneys and Sharjah’s first Platinum branch of leading healthcare club Fitness First for ladies, which features an indoor swimming pool.

Kids are also well catered to with a range of activities at the popular play centre Fun Block, making Zero 6 an attractive destination for visitors of all ages. “By offering a wide range of leisure activities, we aim to create a holistic lifestyle experience and turn every trip into shareable memories. This reflects our strategy of moving beyond traditional retail concepts to deliver value-added and inclusive ‘Designed Lifestyle Experiences’ for the whole family which exceed the expectations of local residents and tourists alike,” said Issa Ataya, Managing Director of Alef Group.

An array of high-end retailers make their Sharjah debuts at Zero 6, including Urban Male Lounge, a modern barber shop and day spa for men, Louzan Fashion, Maison Des Fleurs, Jelly Belly, Dip n’ Dip and Yogurtland also appear in the emirate for the first time. Issa Ataya continued, “Zero 6 is designed to appeal to a new generation of trendsetting consumers by providing a one-stop destination in Sharjah where people of all ages can socialise, relax, dine, shop, work out and have fun, all in one convenient location. We are delighted with visitor numbers since the launch of Cinema City earlier this month. This is simply the beginning for Sharjah’s premier lifestyle-orientated retail venue, and we look forward to bringing the community an unprecedented leisure experience.”

The mall will be further enhanced by a diverse range of additional stores and outlets including Al Ansari Exchange, Bath and Body Works, Damas, Emirates Islamic Bank, Footlocker, Hind Al Oud, Mothercare, Nstyle Beauty Lounge, Okaidi and Starbucks, with other brands are set to open soon.

Zero 6 is located in Al Juraina on University City Road, Sharjah and is open from 10:00am to 10:00pm (Sunday to Wednesday) and 10:00am to 11:00pm (Thursday to Saturday). For further information, please visit www.zero-6.ae .

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About Zero 6

Zero 6 is a lifestyle retail venue in Sharjah conceptualized and developed by Alef Group. The first of a new generation of contemporary lifestyle destinations to be introduced in the emirate, Zero 6 will offer a range of premium retail, dining and leisure offerings under a single roof, bringing one-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Inspired by Sharjah’s telephone code, Zero 6 features a strikingly innovative design that complements the emirate’s rich architectural heritage. The trendsetting retail venue is located in Al Juraina within a 5-km radius of Sharjah University City, Sharjah International Airport, and high-end residential areas in Sharjah, featuring a diverse mix of F&B and retail outlets stretching over 16,000 square meters, in addition to a state-of-the-art family entertainment centre and a 7-screen Cineplex that includes the largest IMAX screen in the UAE.

© Press Release 2018