Explore WTC Abu Dhabi for Shopping and Dining

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, boasts a dynamic real estate market with a wide range of properties including studio apartments, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, villas, offices, retail shops, warehouses, and shopping malls.

The city is also renowned for its mixed-use developments that blend residential and commercial spaces. One notable example is the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, developed by Aldar, a prominent real estate developer known for its innovative projects.

Aldar is recognized for its diverse portfolio encompassing residential, commercial, retail, education, and hospitality sectors. What exactly is the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, and what does it offer? Read on to find out more.

What Is the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi?

As previously mentioned, the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi is a mixed-use development completed in 2014, consisting of two skyscrapers - one residential and the other commercial, and a mall, a souk, and a hotel. The Center is located on Khalifa Bin Zayed 1st Street in the Corniche Area, one of the most sought-after areas to live in, mainly because it is near the beach, making it an excellent choice for those looking for waterfront living destinations.

Residential & Commercial Towers: Details

The residential tower is also known as the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid Tower, the tallest tower in the Emirate, while the commercial tower is also known as the WTC Office Tower or The Trust Tower. The residential tower is a 92-storey building consisting of apartments and penthouses, while the commercial tower has 72,000 m² prime office space distributed over 60 storeys.

World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Shopping Mall

The World Trade Center Abu Dhabi shopping mall is also known as the WTC Mall. It opened in 2014, and it is connected to WTC Souk via Al-Khalifa Street Bridge. More on it below. The mall has many dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations, making it one of the best malls in the Emirate.

The World Trade Center Mall Abu Dhabi has attracted about 9 million visitors annually since 2019, proving to be locals’ and tourists’ favourite mall in the Emirate. The WTC shopping mall, a prominent shopping centre developer by Aldar, includes the following options for everyone in the mood to dine, shop, play and have fun:

1. Dining:

The World Trade Center Mall Abu Dhabi is home to some of the most iconic restaurants, including El Chico for Mexican food, Al Mandoos Restaurant and Café for Arabian and Emirati cuisine, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, and Shakespeare and Co. If you are craving fast food, WTC Mall also offers various fast food options, such as DQ Grill & Chill, McDonald’s, KFC, and Popeyes.

2. Shopping:

The World Trade Center Mall Abu Dhabi has all the shops you need - from antiques, carpets and gift shops to those for footwear, men’s fashion, women’s fashion, children’s clothes, sportswear, sunglasses and accessories, perfume and more. All the brands you are looking for are under one roof.

3. Entertainment:

Novo Cinemas is your go-to place to spend time with your family and friends to watch the latest movies. If you are not in the mood for a movie, you should explore The Action Zone - one of the best gaming spots in Abu Dhabi, especially since it offers a toddler zone, Virtual Reality, a soft play area, and a snack counter, making it an ideal place for families.

Another fun stop is Velocity, the Middle East's longest and tallest stainless-steel slide. This tall and long indoor slide stretches from the mall's top level to the bottom, with twists and turns that will make your adrenaline rush!

Abu Dhabi Souk

The World Trade Center Abu Dhabi is home to the “Souk,” a traditional icon in Abu Dhabi markets that hosts Arabic and Emirati design, atmosphere, and products. It is an indoor market that spans three floors, and it is a replacement for a previous outdoor market of the same concept, which was destroyed by a fire in 2004. Visitors who are looking for an authentic shopping experience must visit the Souk. It offers local jewellery, traditional clothes, scarves, paintings, sculptures, spices, and carpets.

More Aldar Retail Destinations

As mentioned previously, Aldar is a leading real estate development company in Abu Dhabi, and it offers an impressive retail portfolio comprising luxurious shopping malls in the Emirate.

Aside from the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Aldar has developed Saadiyat Grove Mall, Yas Mall, and Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain. Thus, this way, you can enjoy shopping, dining, and other activities wherever you are in Abu Dhabi. Explore more information about Aldar retail destinations today.