Oman Avenues Mall opens
Muscat - The much-anticipated wait is over as the Oman Avenues Mall, destined to be the next biggest shopping destination in the region was opened to public on the Monday.
The occasion was graced by Yusuff Ali, MA, managing director, Lulu Group alongside other key members from the Lulu management and board.
The opening was preceeded by a walk through wherein members from the Oman media were taken around to showcase the various facets and facilities of the mall.
This magnificent five-storey mall with 80,000sq m of leasable area, a wide variety of retail stores and a host of facilities, is home to a mix of local, high-street and posh international brands. Occupying a prime position at the junction of the Ghubra-Bausher signal, the Oman Avenues Mall is located in an easily accessible precinct and reserves an ample amount of parking space for its customers.
The mall was recently renamed as Oman Avenues Mall keeping in mind the local centric population and patrons for the mall. It adds a localised feel to this exquisite shopping destination, also giving due credit to the country that has played its host.
A symbiotic blend catering to the needs of shopping enthusiasts on one hand and entertainment seekers on the other, the Oman Avenues Mall showcases an array of new as well as prominent brands from across the world.
Bringing to Oman the largest indoor entertainment area with theatrical experiences never experienced before, shoppers to the mall are sure to be enthralled with every visit.
A large food court with popular names serving cuisines from all over the world, to a well-equipped play area for the comfort of the children, the mall has amenities to suit the needs of all their shoppers and also includes the existing 20,000sq m Lulu hypermarket for all the daily needs.
Oman Avenues Mall is also the first in Oman to have extensive facilities for party halls,a convention center and one of the largest health clubs in the sultanate.
"With more and more retailers set to open their stores in the near future, we promise to keep alive the same excitement and all-around buzz that the grand opening saw. It gives us the confidence that the Oman Avenues Mall is going to set a new benchmark in the retail mall sector; not only will it be a one-of-a-kind shopping destination for customers, but it will also provide a strong platform for brands from across the world to get the due recognition in the Oman market," said Ali.
"Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the kind support of the Omani government, Oman has proved to be an excellent land for growth of new business ventures and we are honoured to be the humble contributors to this nation's economy.
"Oman's economy is shaped by the forces of strong domestic demand and economies of scale. The sustained inflow of tourists and the diversified growth strategies outlined by the government will continue to energize the economy, and Oman Avenues Mall will play a key role in driving forward the retail sector."
The steady increase in population in the Sultanate of Oman has attracted the keen interest of numerous retailers from across the region and they have made the most of the investment opportunities this blissfully endowed country has to offer.
A definite thrill for those seeking new fashion tags as well as those ready to experiment with new labels, Oman Avenues Mall will bring to Oman brands never showcased before.
Partnering up with one of the most successful retail delivery specialist, Vindico Retail, that has delivered over 4,000 shops and restaurants over four continents, the Oman Avenues Mall houses some of the much sought after and popular names in the industry. "The critical factor in the development and operations of any large shopping mall, especially one like Oman Avenues Mall, is that it needs a very clear positioning and understanding of customer demand, flow and a cautious eye on the changing market trends. In addition, our marketing team is applying a global vision and an astute sense to optimize the project while ensuring the very best in support facilities so as to present a people-oriented offering and service," said Ananth AV, regional director of Lulu - Oman.
"Oman Avenues Mall is a product of hard work and dedication to bring to the country a whole new experience of shopping, entertainment and leisure with renowned names and a literally a place for all as mall's strapline says," he added.
A destination that meets multiple demands, whether it be casual or selective shopping, a good entertainment and leisure time or a perfect dining experience, Oman Avenues Mall has it all.
