DUBAI, 9 January 2005 — Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for products from China outside the Chinese mainland, has attracted huge numbers of visitors since opening its doors last month.
Developed by Nakheel at its International City in the Al Warsan area of Dubai, the 1.2 km long Dragon-shaped structure has attracted residents from Dubai and neighboring Emirates who come to enjoy a unique shopping experience while browsing a vast and varied selection of Chinese products.
Dragon Mart, jointly promoted by Nakheel and Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Center, is the largest development of its kind in the world, assembling an exhaustive collection of Chinese products and services under one roof.
“We have witnessed an overwhelming response to Dragon Mart in the three weeks since it opened on Dec. 7, 2004. Chinese products, known world over for their quality and value for money, are bound to attract customers from all sections of the community,” said Wahid Attalla, executive director of commercial and operations, Nakheel.
“Another major factor draw-card, and one that fascinates public, is the Mart’s distinctive architecture, which is very rare in this part of the world. Spread across 150,000 square meters the Dragon Mart is the first component of Nakheel’s International City project.
