Construction of one of the largest IKEA stores in the Middle East is on schedule and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
The Swedish furniture giant will open next year at Oman Avenues Mall amid a four-phase transformation plan.
Driving positive changes to host IKEA, new parking spaces are being created at Oman Avenues Mall to help cope with additional footfalls.
While the basement parking is all set to open after a major revamp allowing for larger capacity parking, an additional parking in the basement is under development.
Plans to augment the road network around the mall are also progressing to make the shopping experience better. The road connections and development are being fulfilled by Al Taher Group, the developers of Oman Avenues Mall.
Gogi George, general manager, Development and & Leasing, Lulu Group International said: “We are pleased to welcome IKEA – the world’s largest home furnishing retailer – to Oman. We are excited to be partnering with an innovative brand like IKEA.
“The brand’s entry into Oman Avenues Mall’s tenancy list is in line with mall’s strategy of being responsive to changing consumer behaviours and preferences. Oman’s leading destination will grow even larger with the opening of IKEA and will welcome a host of new lifestyle experiences. We are delighted that the mall is transforming for the good and is set to become bigger and better.”
In line with the guidance of Oman’s Supreme Committee, the mall has also developed a comprehensive set of coronavirus protocols to be implemented by shoppers, retailers, employees and all parties related to the mall operations.
The mall has been equipped with facilities such as thermal sensor cameras at multiple entry points, dedicated sanitising crew and automated sanitiser dispensers at various locations.
