DOHA: A world-class supermarket will be a new attraction to the flagship multi-billion dollar project, Al Wa'ab City, after an agreement was recently reached between the project management and Spinneys Qatar to open their first store in Qatar.
Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, CEO of Al Wa'ab City and Michael Wright CEO of Spinneys signed the agreement during the formal ceremonies.
Spanning 6,585 square meters of space, the Spinneys supermarket will be located adjacent to the entrance of the Barahat Al Wa'ab, Al Wa'ab City's unique Piazza. The outlet will be a full service supermarket focussing on fresh foods, prepared and served with the highest standards of hygiene, in a modern and comfortable shopping environment.
Spinneys currently operates several outlets in Lebanon, UAE and Egypt.
Sheikha Hanadi said Al Wa'ab City is privileged to welcome Spinneys to Doha, which reiterates their commitment to offer the finest retail and lifestyle choices for the residents.
"We are looking to promote unique experiences for our residents and the wider population in Qatar by providing unparalleled offerings. Al Wa'ab City is poised to be a lifestyle destination of choice that will energise the residential, retail and tourism concepts,"she said.
Wright said Spinneys is on a quest to bring its unique mix of quality and superior service to the markets across the region and they found a perfect match in Al Wa'ab City. "We are looking forward in serving the customers in Qatar," he said.
The store will open in 2010.
Al Wa'ab City is Qatar's first family-planned community and a multi-use development conveniently located along one of Doha's main arterial roads and in close proximity to some of Doha's major academic institutions and sporting facilities.
Al Wa'ab City integrates a wide variety of housing styles and options, small- and large-scale retail, low-rise offices, health facilities, and a world-class 200-room luxury hotel surrounding the 44,000 sqm stunning urban piazza (Barahat Al Wa'ab).
Al Wa'ab City will be home to more than 8,000 people in approximately 2,000 residential units. The development spreads over an area of approximately 1.25m square meters with over 10,700 underground parking lots.
Al Wa'ab City is expected to be substantially completed in 2010.
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