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was commissioned to build the mall. With an investment of $ 100 million, the Dragon City opened in
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Chinese trading hub outside mainland China.Product choice and accessibility seem to be the biggest pull for visitors to Dragon Mart.
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traditional shopping mall with four sections covering general merchandise, building materials, home appliances, and hardware and machinery. Dragon Mart is located south of
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1137:City Centre Mirdif
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743:. 24 December 2015
717:. 14 December 2015
586:The New York Times
526:Nakheel Properties
404:Dragon Mart Cancún
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334:. Inspired by the
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1012:Marina Mall
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231:Centrepoint
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996:Dalma Mall
678:2024-09-12
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451:References
271:سوق التنين
200:1–2 levels
158:Management
89:55°25′04″E
86:25°10′26″N
38:سوق التنين
1197:Wafi Mall
1063:Hili Mall
1022:Reem Mall
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189:175,000 m
184:240,000 m
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1027:Yas Mall
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61:Location
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