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Madinat aL hareer
Kuwait
developers, tamdeen Group & ajiyal real estate & entertainment co.

Projects across the Gcc reGion
The upcoming Mall of Dilmunia represents a balanced outlet shopping, curated dining, immersive entertainment,
modernistic and futuristic architecture which creates an large format events & exhibitions and recreational leisure
exciting family oriented universe within it. It will include experiences when in opens in April 2022. The project area
retailers from across the MENA region that are yet to enter is spread over 350,000sq m, the total GLA of the upcoming
the Bahraini market, it aims to provide a quality entertainment, outlet is 70,000sq m and it will be home to 300 retail stores. Al
leisure and retail destination, which adds value to the Island’s Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall is being developed by the Tamdeen
tenants and guests. Being developed by Dilmunia Mall Group which has consistently delivered exceptional real estate
Development Company, the Mall of Dilmunia will redefine including the award winning 360 Kuwait and Al Kout with a
the shopping experience in Bahrain by adding urbanity to the single-minded purpose; To Build Great Places.
retail experience through the development of a Boulevard. Developer Majid Al Futtaim has announced a new opening
It provides visitors with the illusion that they are outdoors date for Mall of Oman, which is now scheduled to open its
within a vibrant European cityscape. The open-air sky terrace doors to customers in September 2021. Mall of Oman is
allows visitors to take in the breath-taking view of the island primed to become Majid Al Futtaim’s fifth and largest shopping
of Muharraq. The terrace is to also include a beautiful mosque and entertainment destination in the Sultanate. It will have
representing the Islamic family values, culture and lifestyle. 145,000sq m of retail space, comprising of dining outlets and a
Madinat Al Hareer - also known as Silk City is one of the range of lifestyle experiences. In addition to 350 retail outlets,
largest mixed-use project development concepts in the world. the mall will also house Oman’s largest VOX Cinemas, a Magic
The whole project submittal was created as a voluntary initiative Planet family entertainment centre, a 12,100sq m Carrefour
by Tamdeen Group in collaboration with Ajiyal Real Estate & Hypermarket, and the largest indoor snow park in the Sultanate.
Entertainment Co. and has received blessing and approval from Qetaifan Projects is a real estate development company
the Kuwait Municipal Council, Planning Authority and the State’s founded in October 2017. It is fully owned by Katara
Cabinet. It reflects the company’s vision of Kuwait’s potential to Hospitality; a leading global hotel owner, developer and
create an integrated and uniquely designed city that will raise operator based in Qatar. Qetaifan Projects foremost objective
the standard for urban architecture and planning throughout is to build cities of sustainable and intelligent infrastructure to
the world - a collaborative partnership between the private support Qatar’s long-term economic vision. Qetaifan Projects
and public sector. The development plan aims to provide a first and main development is Qetaifan Island North; a distinct
comprehensive and integrated commercial and residential island featuring a state-of-the-art waterpark, luxurious hotels,
environment that combines innovation with superior design unrivalled accommodation and world class facilities that make
and would provide a whole new urban space for Kuwait’s it a modern, globally-competitive community with a unique
ambitious expansion plans. design that is inspired by the rich culture and nature of the
The Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall in Kuwait is set to meet region. This thriving waterfront hub represents a thrilling new
heightened shopper expectations by offering a combination of way of life, as well as a symbol of vision, insight, and aspiration
high value and dynamic experiences through a mix of premium to develop into an internationally recognized landmark location

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