Under the auspices of H.H. Sayyid Kamil Fahad Mahmood Al-Said
Muscat, - H.H. Sayyid Kamil Fahad Mahmood Al-Said, Member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Opera House Muscat, inaugurated FAUCHON's flagship café and gourmet boutique in Oman at the Opera Galleria, Royal Opera House Muscat. Owned by Mr. Michel Ducros, FAUCHON has joined forces with Mr. Ishan Dharamsey of IAD Group of Companies to enter the Omani market and introduce a unique Parisian gastronomy experience.
H.H. Sayyid Kamil Fahad Mahmood Al-Said said, "We pride ourselves on selecting the very best local and international premium brands from around the world which truly express the Opera House's pursuit of quality, artistry and creativity. FAUCHON is a fine addition to our repertoire of brands, and we are confident that it will be a great success among our patrons of art enthusiasts and food connoisseurs."
Mr. Michel Ducros, President of FAUCHON expressed, "We have a shared vision with the Royal Opera House Muscat and seek nothing short of excellence in our art form. FAUCHON is an artistic and cultural expression of French culinary craftsmanship and we are honoured to have brought a little piece of Paris to Muscat."
Mr. Ishan Dharamsey, Director of IAD Group of Companies said, "The Omani hospitality market is growing rapidly and patrons are now looking for greater diversity. FAUCHON is already a favourite among those who have experienced the restaurant-café around the world and we are pleased to offer the same palette of delectable flavours in Oman that reflect the richness and diversity of French culinary culture."
FAUCHON Oman's 260 square metre flagship store is a restaurant-café combined with a gourmet retail boutique. With a 200 square metre central kitchen and pastry lab, FAUCHON provides customers with fresh French gourmet specialty products for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant-café also serves FAUCHON's famous pastries including its signature éclairs and macarons, while offering a wide range of gifts and confectionery products including the new "Choc, Made in F" collection, fine groceries and perfumed teas.
The latest store opening in the Middle East marks FAUCHON's strategic expansion plan in key international markets. With a presence in 42 countries worldwide, the FAUCHON brand is now planning further openings in the Middle East where there is great potential for luxury brands, especially in Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Throughout 2012 and 2013, FAUCHON has witnessed its retail sales reach 247 million Euros, 80% of which was made internationally from its 60 branded stores.
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For more information, please contact:
Shaza Taher
Senior Media Relations Manager
TRACCS Oman
Tel: +968 24 649-099
Fax: +968 24 649-088
Email: shaza.taher@traccs.net
© Press Release 2013
