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SELECT GROUP LAUNCHES
‘PENINSULA TWO’ DEVELOPMENT ‘PARK & SELL’ MARKET OPENS
After launching on 12 November, the unique
second-hand market concept runs every
The launch of Peninsula Two in Dubai’s second Friday. The Park & Sell market concept
Business Bay has been driven by the allows vendors to sell directly from their car.
successful release of Peninsula One last The first of its kind in the region, Park & Sell
month, which demonstrated market appetite vendors will park at their reserved stand and
for the mixed-use project. sell directly from their car.
Peninsula One and Peninsula Two are both
parts of the larger Peninsula development
which is on track to be delivered in a ASSIMA MALL OPENS DOORS
number of phases over the next five to seven Kuwait’s newest shopping destination, Assima,
years. The Peninsula Two plans show that opened its doors last month in Kuwait City.
this project will be home to a mixed-use In the Assima Mall, Apparel Group have
development that will comprise residential launched 16 brands including well-renowned
and commercial units boasting views of the names such as Birkenstock, Skechers, Levi’s,
Burj Khalia, the Downtown skyline and the Aeropostale, BHPC, Tommy Hilfiger, Dune
Dubai Canal. London and Lakeland amongst others.
The development will be adjoined to a
66,000sq ft community mall and will also bring
together a large-scale upmarket supermarket PICKL IS LOOKING TO EXPAND
and a host of F&B and retail offerings. The Dubai-based brand is looking to expand
BARRIÉRE OPENS PARADISO both regionally and internationally. The
company already boasts six stores across
NICOLE ET PIERRE RESTAURANT Dubai. Now, the brand has revealed that they
intend to open two stores in Abu Dhabi and 14
in total throughout the UAE by the end of 2022.
At the end of last month, groupe Barriere the opening of the first Paradiso, delight in
will open the doors of its latest venture using and reinventing local flavours in fresh
and passion project, Paradiso Nicole et and light gourmet dishes which focus fully BULLDOZER GROUP ADDS SITE
Pierre on Yas Bay Waterfront. on seasonal products and showcase some The Middle Eastern venue Sand is now serving
A homage to the Mediterranean, Italy of the Mediterranean’s most legendary upmarket regional dishes and elegant mocktails
and the world of cinema, Paradiso Nicole recipes like Nicole’s petits farcis and after opening its doors last month. The heart
et Pierre extends its welcoming gourmet her famous escargots, the cauliflower of the venue is an open kitchen made using
ambience from the famous Croisette to bavardoise from the antipasti selection and terracotta tiles and the 100-cover venue boasts
the shores of Abu Dhabi. With its extensive the best of Paradiso’s signature pizza and both indoor and outdoor seating.
terrace and its sun-drenched decor lamb shoulder preserved with spices made
designed by Italian architects Vudafieri- to share with love.
Saverino Partners, the restaurant is set to As a backdrop to customer meals, live CHUCK E. CHEESE ADDS STORE
become a must on the culinary scene in musicians will perform every Thursday The number one family entertainment centre in
Abu Dhabi. and Friday evening, with a resident DJ in- the world has launched its first store in Manama,
With Nicole Rubi and Pierre Gagnaire house every night. With its welcoming and Bahrain’s Seef Mall giving families a new way to
at the helm, the menu will feature comfortable lighting, verdant terrace and play in a safe, clean and wholesome environment.
dishes inspired by specialities from the soothing musical atmosphere, Paradiso The Chuck E. Cheese company is currently
Mediterranean, Nice and Italy. These two Nicole et Pierre is the next destination expanding rapidly across the Middle East with its
chefs, whose friendship first developed at for delicious gourmet delights in a fun and unique value proposition in gameplay.
Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes with relaxed setting.
NEW AWANI
BRANCH OPENS

AWJ Investments has expanded Awani, its
Lebanese brand, with a new location in Riyadh’s
Nakheel Mall. The Awani brand was previously
only available at The Zone in the capital, and the
holding group now has further plans to enhance
its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
with this opening and the opening of a Catch 22
brand, which will also open in Riyadh’s Nakheel
Mall before the end of the year.
Earlier this year, AWJ Investments launched its
innovative dark kitchen called DKitchen in Silicon
Oasis. From this location, it offers Fuse, a new
virtual brand offering shawarma-based dishes.

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