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The opening as it read in 2015
Gaza Mall is a shopping mall that opened in Gaza in July 2010.1The fully air-conditioned, modern, indoor shopping venue in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza extends over 19,000 sq. ft.2 There are two floors with shops offering international brands. It was built at a cost of $1.5 million. Mall's manager promises affordable prices tailored for local residents" , Ali Waked, 07.20.10, Ynet .3 "As the Israeli blockade eases, Gaza goes shopping" , Donald Macintyre, 26 July 2010, The Independent.
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The opening as it stood in 2020
The Gaza Mall is a shopping mall that opened in Gaza in July 2010. The shopping venue in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza extends over 19,000 sq. ft. There are two floors with shops offering international brands. It was built at a cost of $1.5 million. Salah a-Din Abu Abdo, chair of the mall's board of directors, promised "attractive and competitive prices" in an effort to replace Gaza's traditional open air markets with a comfortable, air-conditioned shopping experience.His goal is to "develop a marketing and leisure culture" among Gazans.According to The Guardian , the Mall is part of an entertainment "circuit" for wealthy Gazans, which includes seaside cafes, swimming at the Crazy Water Park and riding at the Faisal Equestrian Club .The mall features a pharmacy, separate prayer rooms for men and women and stores selling shoes, toys, clothing, and office supplies.A supermarket, children's play area, and restaurant are planned but were not operating in time for the grand opening.According to CBS News, construction materials and concrete were brought in via the Gaza Strip smuggling tunnels . Mall's manager promises affordable prices tailored for local residents" , Ali Waked, 07.20.10, Ynet . "As the Israeli blockade eases, Gaza goes shopping" , Donald Macintyre, 26 July 2010, The Independent.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Shopping mall in Gaza The Gaza Mall is a shopping mall that opened in Gaza , State of Palestine , in July 2010. The shopping venue in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza extends over 19,000 sq. ft. There are two floors with shops offering international brands. It was built at a cost of $1.5 million. Salah a-Din Abu Abdo, chair of the mall's board of directors, promised "attractive and competitive prices" in an effort to replace Gaza's traditional open air markets with a comfortable, air-conditioned shopping experience. His goal is to "develop a marketing and leisure culture" among Gazans. According to The Guardian , the mall is part of an entertainment "circuit" for wealthy Gazans, which includes seaside cafes, swimming at the Crazy Water Park and riding at the Faisal Equestrian Club . The mall features a pharmacy, separate prayer rooms for men and women and stores selling shoes, toys, clothing, and office supplies. A supermarket, children's play area, and restaurant are planned but were not operating in time for the grand opening. According to CBS News, construction materials and concrete were brought in via the Gaza Strip smuggling tunnels . Mall's manager promises affordable prices tailored for local residents" , Ali Waked, 07.20.10, Ynet . "As the Israeli blockade eases, Gaza goes shopping" , Donald Macintyre, 26 July 2010, The Independent.
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Shopping mall in Gaza, Palestine The Gaza Mall ( Arabic : مركز غزة للتسويق ) is Gaza’s first shopping mall .It opened in Gaza City , Palestine , on the 17th of July 2010.The air-conditioned, indoor shopping venue in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza extends over 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft) There are two floors with shops offering international brands.The Independent reported that the mall was built at a cost of $1.5 million, while Agence France-Presse reported $3 million."1st Gaza mall attracts thousands" , Ali Waked, 07.20.10, Ynet . "As the Israeli blockade eases, Gaza goes shopping" , Donald Macintyre, 26 July 2010, The Independent.
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shopping mall that opened in gaza in july 2010
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gaza’s first shopping mall
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