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Spotlight On
Food & Beverage Concept
Retail Products & Services
How will your business come alive?
Depending on your business concept, you could give it life in multiple formats like:
• Retail Units
Longer term agreements to consolidate and grow your brand
• Pop ups and kiosks
Flexible spaces to test and kickstart your business
Why Manassah?
Aldar Retail Portfolio
Get priority access to secure a space in Aldar’s top retail destinations and elevate your brand.
Financial Incentives
Secure equity-free financial contributions from Aldar to build your store fit-out.
startAD Community Benefits
Accelerate your business with expert guidance via startAD at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Exclusive Startup rent deals
Unlock exclusive startup rent packages.
12-month advisory board
Fast-track your growth with an advisory board engagement featuring experienced strategists from Aldar post program.
World-Class Training & Mentorship
Advance your business with strategy coaching on brand building, finance, and operations.
Network Access
Unparalleled network access to Aldar and startAD community of stakeholders including Khalifa Fund, and the Dept. of Economic Development.
Manassah Events
Highlight your business to a global audience through high-profile Manassah events.
Access to Cloud Spaces
Win free rental at Aldar’s pioneering Flexible Workspace Solutions.
You Should Apply If:
Why partner with Aldar?
Our Retail Portfolio
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Our Malls
Retail Communities
Timeline
Launch
Information Session
Applications
Interviews
Finalist Selection
Bootcamps
Pitch Day
Incubator
Manassah Festival
Post Program
Store Launches
Our Partners
Vision Come True: Manassah
The Manassah Journey:
From over 250 applicants last year, 11 startups were able to prove their mettle. 5 of them advanced into discussions with Aldar Leasing and 4 secured equity-free investments.
With a turnover rent deal, three launched at Aldar's Mamsha Al Saadiyat building - located next to the Louvre Abu Dhabi & the pristine Saadiyat Island beachfront.
These are their stories…
