Dancing Jamba Juicers of Jamba Juice at the mall opening. Victor Besa for The National

A Carrefour cashier prepares her register at the mall opening of City Centre Me’aisem. Victor Besa for The National

Sweet Factory shop attendant, Crisela, puts a gummy snake in a plastic bag. Victor Besa for The National

A mother and daughter pass McDonald’s with Ronald McDonald in attendance. Victor Besa for The National.

Left to right, Alain Bejjani, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Holding; Maryam Ahli, Mall Manager of City Centre Me’aisem for Majid Al Futtaim Properties; Amina Al Rustamani, Group CEO of TECOM Investments; Michael Cesarz, CEO shopping malls business unit Majid Al Futtaim Properties at the ribbon cutting ceremony of City Centre Me’aisem. Victor Besa for The National

The Centrepoint mascot takes a selfie at the mall opening. Victor Besa for The National

Carrefour sales clerk, Yasser Taras, fixes his tie before the opening. Victor Besa for The National

Blackstone shop attendant, Navas AP, organises a watch display. Victor Besa for The National

Sarika Patel tries out the sunglass at OPTX 20/20. Victor Besa for The National

Cherry Parcon and Paul Mallari of Bath and Body Works. Victor Besa for The National

The exterior of the new mall. Victor Besa for The National

Head baker Lacell prepares her team before the shop opening of 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria. Victor Besa for The National