MUSCAT – IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant and home furnishing retailer will open its doors to the first flagship store at Oman Avenues Mall on June 19, 2022. The two-storey 25,000 sqm outlet will include cutting-edge customer experience technology and will offer inspirational unique home furnishing ideas.
Oman Avenues Mall embarked on an all-encompassing transformational journey to stay relevant in light of the changing retail landscape, which included macro-scale infrastructure augmentation. Easily accessible through Sultan Qaboos Street, the new development will be connected to major population centers via dedicated flyovers, bridges and the recently expanded roads. Al Taher Group, the developers of Oman Avenues Mall are on the brink of completing all complementary work for the launch of IKEA. Also, the mall introduced 550 parking bays on the roof level directly connecting the parking lots to the cinemas, the food court and the family entertainment center on the second level as well as an additional 500 parking bays to the lower ground level. Ensuring a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience for visitors, parking information will be made available through smart directional signs. An exclusive parking area for loyal and premium customers with special access to the mall through private lift access shall also be established in the near future.
“With innovation, design and value behind every component mapped out, we can affirm that we are positioned to take on large-scale projects to meet the demands and serve the community. As we are nearing the launch date of IKEA Oman, the road infrastructural works are progressing towards completion,” said Eng. Saud Mohammed Al Khalili, Development Director, Al Taher Group. “By adding IKEA to its retail portfolio, Oman Avenues Mall will further enhance its offerings whilst simultaneously creating an inviting atmosphere,” he added.
“We are ecstatic to be hosting the country’s very first IKEA megastore at Oman Avenues Mall. After analysing people’s demands, we realised the gap in the market and worked on delivering the best solution to future-proof the mall by hosting a globally renowned brand like IKEA. The trust retailers have in us is a testimony of our dedication and perseverance to continue offering our services,” said Ashraf Ali M A, Executive Director of Lulu group international.
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