Popular fashion, beauty and dining brands mark their first-ever opening in Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain, November 29 2011 - Bahrain City Centre has expanded its extensive retail offer over the recent months, highlighted by the introduction of several internationally recognised brands making their debut in Bahrain. Already causing a buzz in town, these first-ever stores include favourites such as Victoria's Secrets, Aeropostale and Fat Burger, complimenting the line-up of new shopping options in Bahrain City Centre this fall/winter season. With over 20 new shopping options now open and more new stores to discover in the New Year, Bahrain City Centre's enhanced offer will inspire exciting new gift-giving ideas for the upcoming seasons - all under a single roof.

Celebrating the season's style trends and latest fashion, Bahrain City Centre now has two new casual wear brands Aeropostale and Shoe Express, both unique to Bahrain and offering  head-to-toe wardrobe options. A relocated Kenneth Cole and newly opened Birkenstock, broadening the fashion offer while stores opening soon include children's store Charanga and ladies fashion stores Monsoon, QUIZ and Agatha in addition to Anota and Bahraini-owned Boulevard Gallery and Noof Boutique which recently opened.

Victoria's Secrets and Bath & Body Works, two internationally popular brands known for their signature fragrances and scented personal care products, mark their debut at Bahrain City Centre with collections of delicious fruity and floral perfumes, scented lotions, soaps and home fragrances. Recently joined the beauty offer the perfume specialist Zohoor Al Reef offering a more sophisticated line of scents and soon to add ladies salons N.Spa and Hair Spa offering a pampering experience.

Bahrain City Centre also introduces some dining firsts with Fat Burger, the self-proclaimed 'Last Great Hamburger Stand' offering slow-cooked made-to-order burgers. With the addition of familiar brands such as Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Hardee's and Charley's Grilled Subs Bahrain City Centre's dining soon will offer more than 65 cafés, speciality stores and fast food outlets, eating out is a unique experience with an option to suit all appetites. 

"Bahrain City Centre is continually offering its valued shoppers with fresh, new shopping options that diversify the visitor experience," said Ray Scott, Asset Director for Bahrain City Centre. "With over 20 new brands - including some internationally popular stores opening their doors for the first time in the Kingdom, Bahrain City Centre is broadening key categories such as fashion, beauty and dining to please our visitors. We're pleased to introduce these new, unique brands in time for the current winter/fall season."

New stores, new brands and new experiences at Bahrain City Centre - the options are all here, just in time for fall's fashions and the coming winter season. Shop, Dine and Play at the mall's 340-plus shopping and entertainment options and while you visit, stay at the newly opened Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre.

For more information on Bahrain City Centre, please visit: www.bahraincitycentre.com  or www.facebook.com/BahrainCityCentre

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About Bahrain City Centre

Bahrain City Centre is part of the City Centre family across the region and has been developed and managed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, a subsidiary of the Majid Al Futtaim Group. It is the largest shopping, leisure & entertainment complex in Bahrain. Strategically located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway in the heart of Manama, Bahrain City Centre offers a world-class retail experience with 340 exclusive brands and retailers spread over 150,000 square metres; a 15,000 square metre indoor/outdoor Wahooo! waterpark, the largest in the region; a family entertainment centre for children and young adults, Magic Planet; a 20-screen Cineco Cinema; over 60 F&B outlets and two international hotels.

About Majid Al Futtaim Properties

Majid Al Futtaim Properties is leading developer of ‎shopping malls together with hotels and ‎mixed-use community ‎projects in the MENA region. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has changed the face of shopping, leisure and entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It currently owns and operates ten world-class shopping malls in the region with three of its flagship projects based in Dubai. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has earned numerous accolades and awards from international organizations that have recognized its leadership and the quality of its properties. The Company's shopping malls continue to witness a steady increase in footfall with more than 135 million visitors during 2010. 

Deira City Centre pioneered the concept of shopping and entertainment in the region. It has over 370 stores with an extensive array of mid-market popular brands, including leisure and entertainment facilities and over 50 restaurants and cafes.  

Mall of the Emirates is a world-class shopping mall, housing over 520 international retail brands including 60 luxury stores and a unique range of leisure attractions, anchored by the world-renowned Ski Dubai.  

Mirdif City Centre, the latest regional shopping mall in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, is home to 430 stores offering the best mix of retail, superior leisure and entertainment concepts that include iFLY Dubai - indoor skydiving centre and VOX Cinemas and many more, and a host of delicious fine dining outlets.

For more information please contact:
Rawia Beyhum
The Portsmouth Group
Consultant
The Portsmouth Group
Mobile: +973 3978 5868
Email: rawia.beyhum@theportsmouthgroup.com

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