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Qatar Outlet Village, Qetaifan Island, Qatar, Developer, Qetaifan Projects

a modern, vibrant city, in which the most prominent elements of the economic and educational hubs the project offers modern apartments
inspiring urban environment are harmonised, including residential and luxury duplexes with smart designs and hotel-style finishes. Beyond
elements and many facilities and services such as gardens as well residences, Uptown Muscat features a vibrant boulevard with outdoor
as commercial elements. Aventura Residences is distinguished by cooling, lined with cafés, restaurants and retail outlets, creating a unique
its proximity to the commercial component Aventura Mall, which environment for families, professionals and expatriates. Meanwhile,
extends over a built-up area of 295,000sq m and a total leasable Central 7 sets a new standard in Oman’s commercial property sector,
area of 108,200sq m. As for Aventura Mall, it has been designed offering freehold ownership of office spaces built to international speci-
with international standards to be a contemporary symbol of Jaber fications. Designed with flexible layouts and advanced infrastructure, it
Al-Ahmad City, in order to attract visitors from all over Kuwait, as it supports innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of Muscats main
will incorporate many stores and international brands such as retail commercial corridor. Its mixed-use concept integrates business, retail,
stores, restaurants and various cafes to add a distinct shopping and and leisure spaces, while an innovative outdoor cooling system ensures
entertainment experience. The entire project is expected to be com- year-round comfort for visitors.
pleted in the second quarter of 2026.
Qatar
Oman Successfully launched on 15 April 2022, Place Vendôme is a multi-
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and Diamond billion Qatari Riyal mixed-use development in Lusail, Qatar that has
Developers have joined forces to develop a world-class, mixed use quickly set a new benchmark for retail experiences in the region. With
project that meets the highest standards of social, environmental a vision of enhancing Qatar’s developing retail ecology, the luxury mall
and economic sustainability. Perched on the picturesque coastline, was designed to be a high-end lifestyle destination. In line with the
overlooking the Gulf of Oman, The Sustainable City Yiti (TSC Yiti) country’s goals of becoming a world-renowned centre for shopping,
brings together a pioneering vision of sustainability and an unparal - hospitality and entertainment, the concept is set to further solidify its
leled quality of community living to Oman. The project, designed to position as a leading choice for international travellers and high-net-
improve quality of life for residents, makes no compromises on the worth individuals. As it celebrated its third anniversary earlier this year,
needs of future generations. Directed by some of the best thought it has become apparent that the site has established itself as a leading
leaders in the world, TSC Yiti presents opportunities for research retail and leisure destination that attracts Qataris, Qatar residents and
and learning, empowering residents to lead the change towards min- international visitors alike.
imising our carbon footprint, realising the goals of the future today. Qatar is set to revolutionise its retail landscape with the launch of its
Using clean energy, water & waste recycling, food production, clean first-ever outlet mall, Qatar Outlet Village, coming soon to Qetaifan
mobility and better air quality, Oman’s first net-zero energy city will Island. This iconic destination promises an unforgettable blend of shop-
keep people at its heart. The Sustainable City Yiti follows the blue- ping, dining and entertainment, making it the GCC’s largest outdoor

print for low carbon living that was pioneered by the firstSustainable shopping destination. Spanning over 150,000sq m, the Qatar Outlet
City in Dubai in 2016 as it works towards full opening next year. Village will feature over 100 outlets with luxury global brands, canal-side
Last month Wujha Real Estate Development unveiled two land- cafes, fine-dining restaurants and a vibrant festival plaza, all designed for
mark projects. These projects embody Wujha’s vision of redefining the an immersive visitor experience. Under development by Qetaifan Projects
property landscape with developments that combine architectural and set to open soon, this landmark venue is designed to be both a retail
excellence, long-term investment value and an integrated modern life- paradise and an all-day family destination.
style. Firstly, Uptown Muscat introduces a new benchmark for premium The Simaisma project, being developed by Qatari Diar, is located
living, designed as a mixed-use community that integrates residential, 40km away from north of Doha and will provide novel tourist and enter-
retail, leisure and entertainment into one cohesive destination. Strate- tainment experiences to the people of Qatar and its visitors. Spanning
gically located in Knowledge Oasis Muscat one of the Sultanates leading eight million square metres and extending along seven kilometres of

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