{
  "id": 11592996,
  "title": "Remember Lamcy Plaza? Dubai’s iconic mall is making a comeback as The Plaza in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/remember-lamcy-plaza-dubais-iconic-mall-is-making-a-comeback-as-the",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T03:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/remember-lamcy-plaza-dubais-iconic-mall-is-making-a-comeback-as-the-plaza-in-2027-1.500696176"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's iconic Lamcy Plaza, a beloved meeting place for many residents for nearly a decade, is set to reopen under a new name, The Plaza, in 2027. The landmark, located in Oud Metha, initially opened in 1997 when Dubai's retail scene was vastly different. Lamcy Plaza quickly became a beloved community shopping destination, attracting families with its wide array of shops, cinemas, hypermarket, and food court. The mall expanded to over 150 stores across five levels, serving as a weekend destination and a cherished part of residents' lives for many years.\n\nLamcy Plaza's most distinctive features were its colourful rope-climbing clown and the cascading indoor waterfall, both of which became iconic attractions. However, the future of these features remains uncertain, as the new mall has not yet announced whether they will be part of the redevelopment. Now under the management of Azure Properties, the exterior of the building has undergone renovations, signalling a new chapter for the long-closed landmark.\n\nAfter being sold at auction for Dh188.7 million in September 2025, the mall has been visibly transforming. The name change to The Plaza indicates a fresh start for the site, although the exact mix of shops, restaurants, entertainment options, and other facilities has yet to be revealed. Former Lamcy Plaza visitors are eagerly anticipating the reopening, hoping to see a return of some of the nostalgic elements that made the mall such a cherished part of their memories.",
  "summary": "For many Dubai residents, Lamcy Plaza was more than a shopping mall. It was a meeting place, a weekend destination and, for some, part of everyday life. Now, almost a decade after it closed, the Oud Metha landmark is preparing to welcome visitors again — this time under a new name. The former Lamcy Plaza is set to reopen as The Plaza, with the new mall tentatively targeting the first or second…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lamcy Plaza, Dubai's iconic mall, to reopen as The Plaza in 2027.",
    "Mall originally opened in 1997, featuring rope-climbing clown and indoor waterfall.",
    "Exterior renovations completed after 2025 auction for Dh188.7 million."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}