{
  "id": 13988191,
  "title": "Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall brings back cinemas, adds 38 new brands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dubais-ibn-battuta-mall-brings-back-cinemas-adds-38-new-brands",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubais-ibn-battuta-mall-brings-back-cinemas-adds-38-new-brands-1.500707871"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Ibn Battuta Mall is reviving its entertainment options with the return of cinema, adding 38 new businesses across dining, fashion, and everyday services. Of these, 21 have already opened, while 17 more are set to launch by the end of 2027. The mall, which already houses over 350 businesses and sees an average of 1.5 million visitors per month, now boasts a diverse range of offerings beyond shopping. Key new arrivals include the cinema complex Roxy Cinemas, alongside entertainment venues Hopa Loompa Entertainment, Zamania by Leo & Loona, and Like Bricks. Dining choices have expanded with the opening of casual eateries like Five Guys, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, Marugame Udon, Caribou Coffee, Halla Shawarma, Zaika, and Butter & Bread. Fashion enthusiasts can now explore brands such as Jack & Jones, Anta, Tanishq, Magrabi, Mumuso, and Suit Sartoria. Everyday services, including banking, healthcare, and printing services, are also being provided by new additions like ADCB, Amit Care, Doctor M, Melodica, and Desco Copy & Print Centre.",
  "summary": "Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall is giving visitors more reasons to drop by, with new restaurants, fashion brands and family attractions — including the much-awaited return of cinema with Roxy Cinemas. Of 38 new and upcoming businesses, 21 have already opened, with another 17 expected by the end of 2027. The expansion, announced by Dubai Retail, which operates the mall, spans dining, fashion,…",
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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."
}