Arabella Mall

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Arabella Mall () is a shopping and entertainment complex in Irbid, Jordan. It opened in March 2010 and is among the first large‑scale, multi‑service shopping centres in the Irbid Governorate. The mall contains retail stores, dining establishments, and family‑oriented leisure facilities.

Overview

The complex spans a total area of , of which is allocated to parking. It comprises six floors and houses approximately 100 retail outlets, ranging from international brands to local businesses. According to the mall's operator, average weekday attendance is around 6,000 visitors, rising to 10,000 on weekends.

History

Arabella Mall was developed and is operated by the Al‑Amari Group for Investment and Real Estate Development. Construction was completed and the mall opened to the public in March 2010. It was the first major multi‑service shopping centre to open in Irbid.

Location and accessibility

The mall is located on King Abdullah II Street in the Al‑Hikma neighbourhood of central Irbid. The site includes both surface parking and a two‑level covered car park with a total capacity of 2,000 vehicles. Public transport stops are situated nearby.

Architecture and layout

The building consists of six floors and provides approximately of gross leasable area. The interior is arranged to accommodate anchor tenants as well as smaller specialty retailers.

Retail and dining

Tenants include a mix of fashion, accessories, electronics, and home goods retailers. Documented anchor tenants and brands include:

  • Max and Babyshop (both operated by the Landmark Group)
  • Tango, Splash, Matalan, Grand Optics, Shooz, Bata, and Heros Hunt
  • Owen and She Chocolate

A CTown supermarket operates on the premises. Dining options include McDonald's, KFC, Texas Chicken, and cafés such as LCC Café and Starbucks. A central food court offers additional seating and food choices.

Entertainment and amenities

The mall provides several family‑oriented entertainment facilities, including:

  • A children's entertainment centre and a video arcade on the upper floors.
  • A cinema and related entertainment areas.
  • An aquarium display.

Additional on‑site amenities include public restrooms, ATMs (level B1), a prayer room (level B2), a Jo Post branch (level 1), and an Orange Jordan service centre.

Ownership and management

The mall is owned and managed by the Al‑Amari Group for Investment and Real Estate Development.

Community use and events

Arabella Mall has been used as a venue for public events. In October 2025, it hosted the 17th Annual Pomegranate and Rural Products Festival, an event organised with support from the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture. In December 2024, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University held a health awareness day at the mall. In April 2019, a public concert sponsored by the United States Embassy took place on the premises.