Dubai: Mall of the Emirates is redeveloping its parking areas to accommodate more than 8,000 cars by 2015.

Starting this month, visitors will experience a smoother car journey to and from the Mall. The popular luxury lifestyle destination will be opening up larger areas of its car park on the ground floor and upper levels. This means fewer diversions, more accessibility, and more parking spaces. By mid-2015, Mall of the Emirates’ ongoing redevelopment project will also reveal a new car parking deck on a new Level 4, unveiling 1,300 new car park spaces for added convenience.

The renovation comes in support of Dubai Municipality’s new safety regulations, which require buildings to be prepared for any seismic activities.

Large, structural pillars have been erected to support the mall’s multiple levels, ensuring added stability during ground movement. With all ground floor works to be completed by the end of the year, customers can expect to find parking spaces easily.

In the interim, Mall of the Emirates is also encouraging visitors to head directly to Level 3, under the shade of Ski Dubai’s slope — an area that is construction-free, and the mall’s best kept secret for parking.