Al Shaab Village ‎

What Al Shaab Village ‎ does

Al Shaab Village is a privately-held shopping and entertainment complex located in the Al Hazana area of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Sheikh Muhammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Street near the Ajman border. Operated by Al Zajil Fairs Management L.L.C.SP — founded in 2002 as a seasonal exhibitions organizer — the village was officially inaugurated in 2012 under Founder and CEO Abdullah Sultan Al Dah. The complex combines 270+ retail shops across categories including women's, men's, and kids' fashion, footwear, traditional Arabic items, an Abaya Corner with 30+ dedicated stores, electronics, toys, and gifts; 20+ food and beverage outlets spanning Arabic, Indian, Italian, fast food, ice cream, and specialty stalls; and five entertainment categories comprising the Skate Gate Ice Rink (the only public ice rink in the Emirate of Sharjah, operated by Al Matroushi Group), Al Shaab Cinema (opened 2023, third-party operated), the Al Shaab Billiards Center (opened 2015), the Kids Fun House, and the Happy Fun amusement park. Visitor amenities include 400+ parking spaces, ATMs from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Um Al Quain Bank, a First Aid Room, free Wi-Fi, prayer rooms, and car wash.

The business operates as a B2B2C destination mall: revenue is generated primarily through retail space rental to 270+ tenants, transaction-based income from paid entertainment attractions, and concession fees from F&B and service tenants, with no entry fee to the main complex. Pricing across attractions is unit-based and affordable by UAE standards (ice skating general admission at 65 AED, kids' play 35-60 AED, billiards from 25 AED for two hours). Technology is limited to a recently rolled-out cashless payment infrastructure across stores and online ticket booking for the cinema; no proprietary platform, app, or AI capabilities are disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer physical footfall supplemented by social media, blog content, seasonal events (UAE National Day, Eid, festive campaigns), and word-of-mouth via Google reviews, with one restaurant tenant extending delivery into surrounding areas including Ajman Corniche and Academic City. The customer base is broad and horizontal — families, local Sharjah and Ajman residents, tourists from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and shoppers seeking traditional Emirati attire — making this a mass-market family destination rather than a niche operator.

Name

Al Shaab Village ‎

Legal name

Al Zajil Fairs Management L.L.C.SP

Website

https://alshaabvillage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al Shaab Village is a privately-held shopping and entertainment complex in Sharjah, UAE, operated by Al Zajil Fairs Management L.L.C.SP. It combines 270+ retail shops, 20+ food and beverage outlets, and five paid entertainment attractions — including Sharjah's only public ice skating rink — serving families, residents, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping and Entertainment Complex

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers (Indoor развлечения: Arcade, Soft Play, Party Centers) (THAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Shopping entertainment complex
• Family entertainment venue
• Retail exhibition center
• Ice skating rink
• Traditional shopping destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Retail Space Rental: Revenue generated from renting exhibition/shop spaces to individual retailers across 270+ shops offering fashion, accessories, electronics, and consumer goods.
2. Entertainment Attractions: Revenue from paid attractions including ice skating rink (Skate Gate), cinema (Al Shaab Cinema), billiards center, kids amusement areas, and arcade games.
3. Food Court and Dining: Revenue from 20+ food and beverage outlets including restaurants, cafes, fast food stalls, and ice cream shops operating in indoor and outdoor food court areas.
4. Facility Services: Additional revenue from on-site services including ATMs (from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Um Al Quain Bank), car wash, cuddle cart rentals, and potentially parking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al Shaab Village is a seasonally renewable shopping and entertainment exhibition complex in Sharjah, UAE, operating more than 270 retail shops, a food court with 20+ F&B outlets, and five leisure categories including the only public ice skating rink in the emirate, a cinema, billiards center, kids amusement areas, and an arcade. The venue blends traditional Arabic architectural design with modern retail, dining, and family-oriented entertainment facilities.

Product overview

Al Shaab Village is an exhibition-style shopping and entertainment destination in Sharjah, UAE. It operates as a unified platform combining 270+ retail shops, multiple entertainment attractions, and diverse dining options. The product portfolio includes core retail offerings (Abaya Corner with 30+ shops, Women's Fashion, Men's Fashion, Kids Shopping, Footwear, traditional shops), major entertainment venues (Al Shaab Cinema opened 2023, Skate Gate Ice Rink - the only public ice rink in Sharjah, Al Shaab Billiard Center, Kids Fun House, Happy Fun amusement park), and a comprehensive food court with various restaurants and food stalls (Caesars Restaurant, Pizzaro, Al Astoorah, and multiple specialty food vendors). Additional services include visitor amenities (ATMs, Prayer Rooms, Free WiFi, First Aid, Parking with 400+ spaces). The village serves as a family-oriented destination offering shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences year-round.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Al Shaab Village Shopping Exhibition A year-round, seasonally renewable exhibition of 270+ retail shops offering fashion, accessories, electronics, toys, cosmetics, and specialty items for walk-in visitors and families.
• Abaya Corner A dedicated section with 30+ shops specializing in stylish and affordable abayas combining traditional Emirati designs with modern fashion trends; prices start from 90 AED.
• Al Shaab Cinema A modern cinema complex on the first floor featuring state-of-the-art sound and projection, comfortable seating, snacks, and a diverse mix of Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arabic films for visitors and families.
• Skate Gate Ice Rink The largest and only public ice skating rink in the Emirate of Sharjah, offering public sessions, private lessons, themed skate nights, and training sessions at 65 AED per session.
• Al Shaab Billiard Center A recreational billiards and snooker facility open daily from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with pricing starting from AED 25 for two hours of play.
• Kids Fun House An indoor play area with a soft-play zone featuring slides, ball pits, tunnels, climbing equipment, and carnival rides such as carousel, bumper cars, and mini roller coasters, targeting children from toddlers to 12 years old; 35 AED per hour or 60 AED for two hours.
• Happy Fun Amusement Park An amusement park open daily from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM featuring Ferris wheels, roller coasters, pirate ship rides, a haunted house, mini-golf, bumper cars, arcade games, and go-karting for families and children.
• Kids Bike Ride An indoor cycling activity where children aged 3 to 12 ride specially designed bikes in a safe, controlled environment.
• Food Court Indoor and outdoor food court with 20+ food and beverage outlets offering local Emirati dishes and international cuisines, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
• Larimar Beauty Salon A premier on-site beauty salon on the first floor offering haircuts, coloring, styling, facials, manicures, pedicures, and body treatments using professional-grade products, targeted at women visitors.
• Visitor Services On-site visitor amenities including ATMs (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Um Al Quain Bank), a First Aid Room, free WiFi, an Information Desk, Prayer Rooms, Cuddle Cart rentals, Car Wash, and parking for 400+ vehicles.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al Shaab Cinema (Third-party Cinema Operator)coreOthers · 1 January 2023Al Shaab Cinema opened in 2023 featuring cutting-edge technology and diverse film selection including Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arabic movies. Operates on the 1st floor of Al Shaab Village.
• Skate Gate (Al Matroushi Group)coreOthersSkate Gate Ice Rink operated by Al Matroushi Group, featuring Sharjah's largest ice skating rink. Al Matroushi Group provides visitors with a unique skating experience with trained staff, rental skates, and safety practices. The rink is open daily with training sessions available.
• Abu Dhabi Islamic BankminorOthersATM services provided at cinema entrance for visitor convenience
• Um Al Quain BankminorOthersATM services provided at skating entrance for visitor convenience
• Larimar Ladies SalonminorOthersLuxury beauty salon located on the First Floor offering hair, makeup, and spa services to women visitors

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sahara Centre: Major shopping and entertainment mall in Sharjah offering retail, dining, cinema (Vox), Adventureland FEC, and family entertainment — directly competing with Al Shaab Village for Sharjah family footfall and entertainment spend.
• Global Village Dubai: Seasonal shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Dubai featuring country pavilions, rides, and shows — comparable concept to Al Shaab Village's exhibition-style retail + entertainment bundling and explicitly named as a competitive dynamic for the anchor.
• City Centre Sharjah (Al Zahia): Large mall in Sharjah operated by Majid Al Futtaim combining 360+ retail outlets, VOX Cinemas, and Magic Planet FEC — directly competes with Al Shaab Village across retail, dining, and family entertainment in the same emirate.
• Magic Planet: UAE-headquartered family entertainment center chain with rides, arcade, and soft-play zones located inside major malls — directly competes with Al Shaab Village's Kids Fun House, Happy Fun, and arcade offerings on an FEC basis.
• IMG Worlds of Adventure: Large indoor theme park in Dubai featuring rides, cinema, and dining — comparable entertainment anchor operating in the UAE that competes for family day-out spend alongside Al Shaab Village's Happy Fun and ice rink.
• City Walk Dubai: Outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district in Dubai combining retail, F&B, and family attractions (Hub Zero, Green Planet) — closely mirrors Al Shaab Village's hybrid retail-leisure destination concept in the region.

Broad incumbents

• Mall of the Emirates: Major Dubai mall operated by Majid Al Futtaim with 700+ retailers, VOX Cinemas, Magic Planet, and Ski Dubai — established incumbent in UAE retail entertainment that competes for cross-emirate tourist visitors to Al Shaab Village.
• Yas Mall Abu Dhabi: Major Abu Dhabi mall combining 400+ retailers, cinema, and family entertainment adjacent to Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld — broader incumbent in the regional shopping-entertainment category competing for tourist day-trip spend.
• Dubai Mall: Largest mall in the UAE with 1,200+ retail outlets, major entertainment anchors (aquarium, ice rink, cinema), and dining — broader incumbent in the same shopping/entertainment category with overlapping family-entertainment positioning.

Regional players

• Al Ain Zoo / Hili Fun City: Family entertainment destination in Al Ain combining zoo, theme park rides, and ice rink — regional UAE family-entertainment operator that competes for inter-emirate family leisure spending in a similar hybrid format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlShaabVillage
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlShaabv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alshaab-village

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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