An Italian themed Outlet Village mall has opened its doors in Dubai at the beginning of September, featuring three department stores, family attractions; more than 125 famous brands, including Fendi, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli and Giuseppe Zanotti, will be commercialized at the venue.  The mall is inspired by Tuscan hilltop town and UNESCO World Heritage site San Gimignano and is expected to welcome 30 million visitors annually.

The new Outlet Village is part of the Dubai Fashion 2020 strategy, helping to diversify the fabric of the city's retail infrastructure and bolster Dubai's position as an evolving fashion capital of the world," said Abdulla Al Habbai, chairman of the company that developed the project.

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