Dubai Boxpark: Shopping among the shipping containers

From food to funky art, these store interiors reflect the factory-chic design of BoxPark, the latest Dubai development to emphasise walkability.

Dubai’s BoxPark, along Al Wasl Road, has a mix of boutique stores and food and beverage outlets – all constructed using shipping containers. It stands in stark contrast to the city’s familiar malls – while still focusing on high-end eateries and retail outlets the whole concept reflects a different environment and landscape – young, vibrant and pulsing with street-level energy.

Currently 39 of the 44 premises are occupied with the others all leased to companies which will move in during the coming weeks. With the aim of “lending personality to the high street” and intended to attract “the young and young at heart with a hip, youthful and unique ambiance” the Meraas development runs for 1.2km along the street.

A spokesman for the project said: “BoxPark is inspired by urban renewal projects, combining the finest in contemporary architecture with the aesthetics of warehouse containers.

Original article by Marina Petrovic

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Dubai Boxpark: Shopping among the shipping containers