From Armenia in brief: Dalma Garden Mall to open in Armenia

by M. T.

Published: Saturday October 31, 2009

Model of the Dalma Garden Mall. Tigran Tadevosian / Photolure

Yerevan - The scale model of one of the largest retail and entertainment centers in Armenia, the Dalma Garden Mall was presented this week in Yerevan. According to Armenpress, the multifunctional three-storied shopping center will open in 2010. The mall will house supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, fast-food outlets, cinemas, banks, and an entertainment zone for children.

The mall and grounds will cover an area of 45,000 square meters. Armenia's Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan said that the scope and size of the project is on par with international projects of the same nature and hopes that it will stimulate and promote the import of well known brands to Armenia, Arminfo reported. "This mall will also be a place to socialize where people can spend a day in a pleasant atmosphere," he said.

Alexander Harutyunyan, who is heading up the Dalma Garden Mall project, noted that this is the first such initiative in Armenia and it comes with great responsibility. "Our task is to work out a new retail standard in Armenia, where the greatest emphasis will be put on the creation of a family atmosphere," Mr. Harutyunyan said.