Reem Mall to feature a 45,000 sq ft venue with dining, live sports, and entertainment.
Dubai: Residents of Abu Dhabi are set to welcome a new sports, dining and entertainment destination at Reem Mall, as Vision Hospitality prepares to launch a 45,000 sq ft multi-concept venue centered around food, live sports and social spaces.
The project will bring McGettigan’s to Reem Mall as part of one of Vision Hospitality’s largest UAE expansions to date, creating a new day-to-night destination on Al Reem Island.
The first phase will feature a McGettigan’s Fan Zone, introducing the brand’s live sports concept to the capital for the first time.
The venue is expected to screen major matches across giant screens, creating a new gathering place for sports fans in Abu Dhabi. Additional food and entertainment concepts are set to be announced in the coming months.
New sports hub for Abu Dhabi
Vision Hospitality is positioning the Reem Mall project around a broader shift in consumer demand, as mall visitors increasingly look for restaurants, events, entertainment and social spaces in one destination.
“This is a major step forward for us as a group. We have always focused on creating venues that bring people together, and this project allows us to do that on an entirely new scale in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mall is an incredible platform, and we are excited to introduce a destination that delivers great food, live sport and entertainment in one integrated space,” said Dennis McGettigan, Founder and CEO of Vision Hospitality.
The move gives McGettigan’s a stronger presence in Abu Dhabi at a time when malls across the UAE are increasingly relying on dining, live sport and entertainment experiences to attract repeat visitors.
The partnership gives Reem Mall a strong new hospitality anchor at a time when malls across the UAE are increasingly depending on food, entertainment and social experiences to increase visitor dwell time and encourage repeat visits.
Bruce von Kaufmann, Chief Operating Officer of Reem Mall, said the partnership would add a new dimension to the mall’s overall offering.
“We are delighted to partner with McGettigan’s to launch their new flagship Abu Dhabi location. Reem Mall is a space where world-class retail meets unparalleled social experiences. This makes it the ideal destination for a market leader like McGettigan’s, and enables us to deliver a versatile, day-to-night experience that resonates with our diverse community and visitors to the capital. Through this milestone partnership, McGettigan’s will create a sophisticated multi-concept social anchor that reflects the established high level of the Reem Mall experience.”
What visitors can expect
The McGettigan’s Fan Zone will be the first major part of the development, designed around large-screen live sports, casual dining and a high-energy match-day atmosphere.
The wider 45,000 sq ft space will bring together multiple concepts under one roof, offering visitors a venue that serves different parts of the day — from meals and meet-ups to evening entertainment.
Vision Hospitality has not yet revealed the full list of concepts planned for the site, but the Reem Mall launch marks a major expansion for the group and a notable addition to Abu Dhabi’s hospitality scene.
