City Centre
Bahrain wins Gold Certificate from World Disability Union
This
prestigious certificate is granted to establishments that successfully
implement environmental standards for people with disabilities
Staff Writer, TradeArabia
January 23, 2022
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City Centre Bahrain, a premium
shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle destination in the kingdom, has become
the first mall in the kingdom to receive a Gold Certificate from the World
Disability Union.
This prestigious certificate is
granted to establishments that successfully implement environmental standards
for people with disabilities.
City Centre Bahrain caters to all
mall visitors, providing a world-class shopping experience. The mall offers 50
designated parking spaces for People of Determination in its car park building,
in addition to 8 free wheelchair cabinets near all mall gates for easy access.
The mall has also placed a
wheelchair ramp at all entrances, cinemas, and restaurants, provides 38
accessible toilets on all floors and features handicap panels in all its
elevators.
To make shopping even more
enjoyable, City Centre Bahrain also offers rental electric wheelchairs.
On the key certification, Mall
Director Duaij Al Rumaihi said: "We are delighted to be recognized for our
work towards increased inclusion and accessibility for the community. At City
Centre Bahrain we continue to find ways to create the best shopping experience
for all our visitors."
"Therefore, we continue to find
ways to implement the best practices and environmental standards, as well as
enhance the services and facilities across the mall to accommodate the needs of
People of Determination and their families," stated Al Rumaihi.
And in case of emergency, the mall
provides evacuation wheelchairs, he noted.
City Centre Bahrain is continuously
enhancing its mall experience to align with global best practices, making it an
accessible shopping destination for all, he added.
Spread across more than 158,000 sq m
of retail space, City Centre Bahrain offers an international mix of more than
340 exclusive brands including 60 dining outlets, with major stores such as the
Kingdom’s largest Carrefour hypermarket, Saks Fifth Avenue, Debenhams, Centrepoint
and Home Centre.
The mall’s integrated family leisure
offer includes a 20-screen Vox Cineco Cinema, and a Magic Planet attracting
more than 14 million visitors annually to the lifestyle destination.
The mall is also adjoined by two
premium hotels, the 5-star Westin Hotel City Centre Bahrain and Le Meridien
Hotel City Centre Bahrain.
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