Dubai: The iconic Lamcy Plaza shopping centre in Dubai’s Oud Metha district is preparing to reopen after a nine-year closure. According to reports, it will resume operations under the new name ‘The Plaza’ in the first or second quarter of 2027.
The property is currently managed by Azure Properties, which has completed renovations to the building’s exterior in preparation for this new phase.
Lamcy Plaza, which opened in 1997, was one of Dubai’s most prominent shopping destinations, housing over 150 stores, a cinema, a hypermarket, and a food court. Its distinctive interior design, particularly the iconic clown sculpture that moved up and down the floors on a tightrope, remains a cherished memory for many long-time Dubai residents.
The centre ceased operations in March 2017 following a fire and remained closed for several years.
Lamcy Plaza was sold at auction in August 2025 for Dh188.7 million.
Source: Emirates 24|7