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Qatar Outlet Village, Qetaifan Island, Qatar, Developer, Qetaifan Projects Soudah Peaks, Saudi Arabia, Developer, Soudah Development Company

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. pristine beachfront on Qatar’s eastern coast, Simaisma will offer unique and parts of Rijal Almaa. The project aims to attract over two million
Qatar all year round experiences with outdoor air conditioning technology. visitors annually by 2030 and create over 1,000 jobs by 2033, contribut-
Oman Successfully launched on 15 April 2022, Place Vendôme is a multi- The project will provide promising investment opportunities, with 16 ing $7.8bn to the Kingdom’s GDP by 2033. The development will include
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and Diamond billion Qatari Riyal mixed-use development in Lusail, Qatar that has tourism zones available for development, including resorts that spread out six zones - Red Rock, Tahlal, Sahab, Sabrah, Jareen and Rijal - with
Developers have joined forces to develop a world-class, mixed use quickly set a new benchmark for retail experiences in the region. With over four zones, each with a unique design and character. In addition, the 2,700 hospitality keys and 1,336 residential units. It will feature over 30
project that meets the highest standards of social, environmental a vision of enhancing Qatar’s developing retail ecology, the luxury mall project will feature a 650,000sq m Land of Legends, Trump International attractions, including adventure activities, wellness retreats and cultural
and economic sustainability. Perched on the picturesque coastline, was designed to be a high-end lifestyle destination. In line with the Golf Club with signature 18-hole golf course and branded residences, experiences.
overlooking the Gulf of Oman, The Sustainable City Yiti (TSC Yiti) country’s goals of becoming a world-renowned centre for shopping, residential villas, a yacht marina, as well as luxury restaurants and retail. Al Othaim Investment, a diversified group spanning real estate, enter-
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brings together a pioneering vision of sustainability and an unparal hospitality and entertainment, the concept is set to further solidify its Sustainability will be a fundamental pillar of the project, with reliance on tainment, F&B, cinema, residential, hospitality, fashion and sports has
leled quality of community living to Oman. The project, designed to position as a leading choice for international travellers and high-net- smart systems, in addition to the use of local and recycled materials, as achieved remarkable success with its launch of numerous state-of-the-
improve quality of life for residents, makes no compromises on the worth individuals. As it celebrated its third anniversary earlier this year, well as the latest in construction technology. It is reported that the opening art development projects. The company has recently embarked on a new
needs of future generations. Directed by some of the best thought it has become apparent that the site has established itself as a leading date is set for 2028. development strategy which will see them deliver 23 new mixed-use
leaders in the world, TSC Yiti presents opportunities for research retail and leisure destination that attracts Qataris, Qatar residents and developments in the next five years. One of the projects currently in the
and learning, empowering residents to lead the change towards min- international visitors alike. Saudi Arabia works is Al Othaim Park Dammam, a development that is located in a
imising our carbon footprint, realising the goals of the future today. Qatar is set to revolutionise its retail landscape with the launch of its A place of extraordinary human and natural heritage, AlUla invites visi - diverse area close to other residential, retail and healthcare centres, on
Using clean energy, water & waste recycling, food production, clean first-ever outlet mall, Qatar Outlet Village, coming soon to Qetaifan tors to come on a journey through a living museum of preserved tombs, the main highway (King Fahad Road) from the airport to the city centre
mobility and better air quality, Oman’s first net-zero energy city will Island. This iconic destination promises an unforgettable blend of shop- sandstone outcrops, historic dwellings and monuments, both natural and and on to the Causeway bridge. A people-first lifestyle destination, it will
keep people at its heart. The Sustainable City Yiti follows the blue- ping, dining and entertainment, making it the GCC’s largest outdoor human-made, holding 200,000 years of largely unexplored human history. offer access to green, tranquil spaces and be paired with an engaging

print for low carbon living that was pioneered by the firstSustainable shopping destination. Spanning over 150,000sq m, the Qatar Outlet Being developed by the French Agency for AlUla Development (Afalula) retail offering of around 150,000sq m of retail, F&B, sports and enter-
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 and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), AlUla is at the forefront of tainment GLA. The retail development will be the largest in the Eastern
Last month Wujha Real Estate Development unveiled two land- cafes, fine-dining restaurants and a vibrant festival plaza, all designed for the Vision 2030 plan initiated by the Saudi government to modernise the province and one of the largest in the Kingdom with over 400 shops and
mark projects. These projects embody Wujha’s vision of redefining the an immersive visitor experience. Under development by Qetaifan Projects country, with the project part of a series of major schemes to diversify its restaurants spanning over four levels. Annexed to the mall will be 650
property landscape with developments that combine architectural and set to open soon, this landmark venue is designed to be both a retail economy and raise its profile from an international perspective. AlUla is residential units, 250 five-star hotel keys and 50 commercial office units.
excellence, long-term investment value and an integrated modern life- paradise and an all-day family destination. set to be a flagship project in terms of sustainable development, focused Meanwhile, King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is an industrial hub
style. Firstly, Uptown Muscat introduces a new benchmark for premium The Simaisma project, being developed by Qatari Diar, is located on the absolute preservation of the environment, respectful of history and in Eastern Saudi Arabia, established to connect global businesses to
living, designed as a mixed-use community that integrates residential, 40km away from north of Doha and will provide novel tourist and enter- inclusive of local populations. opportunities in the Saudi energy sector. Inaugurated in 2018 by Crown
retail, leisure and entertainment into one cohesive destination. Strate- tainment experiences to the people of Qatar and its visitors. Spanning Soudah Peaks, located 3,015m above sea level, is a luxury mountain Prince Mohammed bin Salman, SPARK provides a range of solutions to
gically located in Knowledge Oasis Muscat one of the Sultanates leading eight million square metres and extending along seven kilometres of tourism destination in Saudi Arabia, spanning 627sq km across Soudah support energy-related businesses. The development aims to diversify

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