World’s largest mall slated for 2016 opening

Doha, Qatar – The world’s largest mall is coming soon. The Mall of Qatar, which will encompass almost 4.2 million-sq.-ft. with 400 shops, a luxury hotel, a family entertainment center, a five-star restaurant and 82 other eating establishments, is slated to open in first quarter 2016.



Built at an estimated cost of up to $1 billion, the mall will be adjacent to a 2022 World Cup stadium, and will have a dedicated station on Doha's new metro line. The center will have more than 1.75 million-sq.-ft. of retail leasable space on three levels, along with underground and surface parking for 7,000 cars.



UrbaCon Trading & Contracting is developing the mall, which is currently about 70% complete.