Dubai’s latest premium retail and leisure destination is opening on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the fast-growing and much-sought-after Nad Al Sheba district. The Grand, a lovely two-story community mall promised back in 2024, is set inside the exclusive Nad Al Sheba Gardens residential complex, approximately 10 minutes away from important city areas such as Business Bay, Meydan, DIFC, and Downtown Dubai.
“The Grand will not just be a mall. It will be a destination, successfully combining a wide selection of high-end retail, great wellness facilities and popular neighbourhood restaurants, all under one beautifully designed roof.”
Shamal Holding’s CEO Abdulla Binhabtoor said that the stunning new site is the next step in the long-term vision of the company. Everything about the destination has been thoughtfully crafted to raise the everyday shopping experience to a whole new level, resulting in an atmosphere that is warm, intimate, and so interwoven into daily life.
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Phase One Opening Day Exclusives
The giant two-storey mall will open to the public on opening day in strategic, targeted phases, with the initial launch focusing on premium food shopping and essential life services. August 19 will open the glass doors to a fantastic line-up for visitors:
- Waitrose Supermarket: A huge, brand-new Waitrose supermarket will start off smoothly on opening day, giving local residents and visitors premium, high-quality groceries and fresh vegetables every day.
- Key Retail & Services: The first launch phase will include trusted neighbourhood staples, like MMI, Heart Cottage Lane, and Fixperts skilled technical repair services.
- Family & Health: On the opening day roster, serving the massive local family market, are Maple Bear Nursery, one of the world’s most prominent early childhood education providers, and Al Jaber Optical, a premium eye care provider.
The September Extension: Local Food Favourites
The Grand is officially set to swiftly enhance its fantastic culinary offerings beginning in early September 2026 following its first great premiere in August. The mall will become a key destination for foodies throughout the entire emirate as a consequence of this eagerly anticipated second phase, which will largely focus on upmarket dining experiences and luxury lifestyle items.
- Premium Dining: The dining line-up will officially welcome the extremely popular, gorgeously adorned cafe Tashas as well as the authentic tastes of the well-loved Daima.
- Sweet Treats & Baked Goods: Guests will appreciate finding the adorable Somewhere Home Bakery and chomping down on scrumptious handcrafted pizza slices from Blu Pizzeria.
- Beauty & Wellness: The September phase will also see the successful debut of major self-care and wellness establishments like Staywell Pharmacy for any urgent medical necessities and Tips and Toes for premium salon services.
Kokoro & Bake My Day: A Gastronomic Destination Like No Other
One of the best things about The Grand is its highly intriguing, permanent dual-concept venue, bringing together two of Dubai’s most renowned culinary brands perfectly. Following the success of its huge pop-up in The Square, the very popular Kokoro Handroll Bar is officially putting down roots in its long-term home in the newly minted Nad Al Sheba mall.
Kokoro and the very successful dessert firm Bake My Day will share the vast, extremely unusual dining space equally:
- Different Identities: Each brand will remain under one roof, but will keep its own unique architectural style, distinctive interior colour scheme, and independent trademark.
- The Ultimate Menu: Following Kokoro’s ultra-special handrolls at the top end of the pricing spectrum, guests may have what is said to be the thickest, most delicious cookies in Dubai from Bake My Day.
Architectural Beauty and Future Additions
The Grand has been meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly with the stunning backdrop of the vast Nad Al Sheba Gardens community spanning 1.5 million square metres. The building’s beautiful, very natural colour palette blends very well with the lush community parks and the nicely planted parking spaces. The huge light steel roof is totally supported by slim vertical columns and floods the whole two-storey mall with magnificent natural daylight, creating a bright, truly pleasant interior area.
It is well-patronised by the surrounding residential community of contemporary townhouses and villas with three to seven bedrooms surrounded by walking roads and dedicated bike lanes. The mall, however, is completely open and extremely accessible to all non-residents coming from all over the city. The Grand will expand its holistic health and wellness offerings with the highly anticipated opening of Fitcode and an American Hospital clinic in early 2027.
Important Opening Information
Please read the official details below attentively as this way you will be ready to enjoy the newest lifestyle destination of Dubai:
| Event Feature | Scheduled Details |
| Destination Name | The Grand |
| Location | Nad Al Sheba Gardens (10 minutes from Dubai’s centre) |
| Official Opening Date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| August 19 Launch Brands | Waitrose, Maple Bear Nursery, Fixperts, Al Jaber Optical, MMI, Heart Cottage Lane |
| September Expansion Brands | Tashas, Kokoro, Bake My Day, Blu Pizzeria, Daima, Somewhere Home Bakery, Tips and Toes, Staywell Pharmacy |
| Future Additions (Early 2027) | Fitcode, American Hospital Clinic |
