{
  "id": 11201426,
  "title": "The Plaza, formerly Lamcy Plaza, set to reopen in first half of 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/the-plaza-formerly-lamcy-plaza-set-to-reopen-in-first-half-of-2027",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T12:58:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-plaza-formerly-lamcy-plaza-set-to-reopen-in-first-half-of-2027-1.500693549"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Plaza, formerly known as Lamcy Plaza, is on track to reopen in the first half of 2027 under the management of Azure Properties. A spokesperson for the mall informed Gulf News that the reopening is expected to occur sometime between January and June 2027, although an exact date has yet to be determined.\n\nLamcy Plaza originally opened its doors in Oud Metha back in 1997, marking one of Dubai's earliest community malls. Spanning across four floors, the mall boasted an impressive array of amenities including four cinemas, a hypermarket, and a food court. For many families, it served as a beloved weekend destination long before Dubai's larger malls emerged.\n\nRecent months have seen work visible on the mall's exterior, but specifics about the new tenants, layout, and facilities remain undisclosed. Many former regulars are eagerly awaiting news regarding whether some of the mall's iconic features will make a comeback, such as the popular rope-climbing clown.\n\nDubai's once-iconic Lamcy Plaza was recently sold at auction for Dh188.7 million. It remains unclear whether the mall will undergo a renovation following its purchase or face demolition.",
  "summary": "Dubai's former Lamcy Plaza , returning as The Plaza, under the asset management of Azure Properties, is expected to reopen in the first half of 2027. A representative for The Plaza told Gulf News that the mall is tentatively set to reopen in the first or second quarter of next year, which would mean some time between January and June 2027. An exact date has not yet been confirmed. Remembering…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}