The new 22,804sqm Kalba Mall has been officially opened by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The mall is taking shape near the Mangroves Reserve and the Kalba Corniche and other government and university buildings.

The development features 38 shops and 10 kiosks, a cinema hall, a sports club and an entertainment area that can accommodate 600 visitors, in addition to 318 parking spaces.

Sheikh Sultan unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the official opening. He then toured the mall, listening to a briefing on the centre’s project stages and the outlets and services the mall provides to the visitors. He also inspected the Sharjah Cooperative Society branch, a statement said.

The logo of the Kalba Mall is said to have been inspired by the evergreen mangrove tree, due to its environmental significance and its role in providing the appropriate environment for the reproduction of several species of living organisms.