02 July 2013
Al Qasr Mall one of Dar Alarkan's real estate development company many projects has been  officially inaugurated under the patronage of Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh Region. A number of officials, business persons, and some visitors of the mall also attended the occasion.

The Governor of Riyadh region, cut the ribbon and unveiled the memorial stand to mark the official opening of "Alqasr Mall". Then his Highness and his entourage toured around the mall and visited some tenants, then his Highness listened to a detailed explanation from Mr. Yousef Bin Abdullah AlShalash Chairman of Dar Arkan Real Estate Development about "Alqasr Mall". In conclusion, the President of the Board of Directors of Dar Al-Arkan presented a memorable trophy to his Highness honoring his visit on this occasion.

Mr. Yousef Al Shalash, Chairman of Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company, has raised his deepest thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud for honoring the opening ceremony and said: "Its nice to meet under the patronage of His Highness in the opening ceremony of "Alqasr Mall", and we thank His Highness on this visit and appreciate the passion and interest in continued support for the business sector. Noting that the support of His Highness represents an extension of the sustainability of the private sector in the Kingdom, praising the efforts made by His Highness to shift new development in the city of Riyadh in all fields.

Mr. Shalash mentioned that "Alqasr Mall" represents a distinction between commercial centers in the city of Riyadh, and a huge and unique leap in the world of shopping and entertainment. Given its vital location in south-central city of Riyadh near King Fahd Road, and as one of the largest commercial centers in the city of Riyadh across more than 78 thousand square meters of space rental, and building area of approximately 250 thousand square meters. In addition to its modern design, services, and international and local brands, which makes Alqasr Mall a great destination attracting families and shoppers. The Alqasr Mall is an outlet mall, entertainment important and the center of attraction for the residents of Al Qasr residential and surrounding areas, home to nearly one million people, experiencing a shortage evident in commercial centers excellence.

Mr. Shalash added that "Alqasr Mall" witnessed a large number of senior tenants, retailers and famous brands. He pointed out that the success of "Alqasr Mall" is the great attention given by Dar Al-Arkan to find a harmonious blend and unique brands, services and entertainment under one roof, in an effort to meet the different needs and aspirations of shoppers and tenants.

"Alqasr Mall" attracted a group of world-renowned brands and local communities in various retail sectors such as Dar Al Bandar International Bmarcatha commercial (City Max, iconic,  shoe express, Cotton and New Look), Dana trading group with brands (Blanco, Mango, Sweet Blanco IDK), Anwal United Trading brands of (Cash Cash, Etam Lingerie and Barfuah), and almuallem group brands of (Koch, Cole Haan and Champion), Red TAG, shoarena, AlBarakat Optical Magrabi Optical, Axiom Telecom, Thi Body Shop, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, AlHomaidhi of watches and jewelry, Zohor alreef, Nectar, Ajmal Perfumes, Swatch, AlShaya Group commercial space (6000) square meters (Next, H&M, Mothercare, Coast, Milano, Payless, Evans, Dorothy Perkins, Vision Express, Botts, Mac, Claire, Pinkberry, Notes, Victoria's Secret and Vavafum), and other of domestic brands and international well-known, in addition to "IMAX" on an area (2000) square meters, and "SACO" an area of ​​more than (4600) square meters, and "Center Point" on an area (4600) square meters, "Home Center"area (5000) square meters, and hypermarket" Carrefour "on an area of ​​more than (8500) square meters, and the city," Fabi Land "Recreational Area (10 693) square meters, as well as famous restaurants local and global that cater to different tastes and desires.

The project consists of "Alqasr Mall" from the three-storey building containing more than 350 shop and facilities for family entertainment, restaurants, and two-storey car parks with a capacity of about 2,200 vehicles, and four panoramic elevators and (8) passes electric Animations and (28 ) escalator moving and (14) elevators linking all mall floors and sectors, also the mall's external facade is uniquely designed to be used at night as a moving hoarding of 800 meter length, which can be used for advertising., The mall is equipped with state-of-the-art building management system which uses more than 100,000 electronic sensors to control, monitor and optimize the functioning of the building mechanical, and electrical facilities.

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