UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim to open Mall of Oman in September 2021

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim has confirmed that it will open its Mall of Oman in September 2021.

It will be its fifth and largest shopping centre in the sultanate, with 140,000sqm of retail space. The retail and entertainment centre is expected to add 3,500 new jobs.

It will feature over 350 retail outlets, including 55 dining options. Its entertainment offerings include Oman’s largest VOX Cinemas with 15 screens which includes the first Gold experience in the country, a 3D cinema, Kids and IMAX experiences too.

The Mall of Oman will also include largest indoor snow park in the sultanate spanning over 14,000sqm as well as the largest Magic Planet in the country.

The retailers which will be a part of the mall include Max Fashion and Centrepoint from the Landmark group; Hollister from Majid Al Futtaim; Marks & Spencer from Al Futtaim Group; LC Waikiki, R&B, and SMYK from the Apparel group; brands by the Al Shamsi group; Homes R Us; Matalan; Sharaf DG; a 12,200sqm Carrefour Hypermarket; and exclusive concepts such as Dior Boutique, Under Armour, Decathlon, 2XL Furniture, Lefties, L’Occitane en Provence, and New Yorker, among others.

“Through the launch of Mall of Oman, customers will be immersed in engaging shopping and entertainment experiences. And for the first time ever, the largest indoor snow park, VOX Cinemas and Magic Planet will all be found in one location, bringing everyone closer to creating lasting memories. We also look forward to pairing our incredible Tamheen graduates with our latest retail partners in time for the grand opening, providing new job opportunities to many,” said Husam Al Mandhari, director of shopping malls in Oman at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, during a virtual event this week with a few of the retailers ahead of the official opening.

Majid Al Futtaim will support with the upskilling of Omani nationals by preparing them for a potential career in the retail industry through the “Tamheen” initiative in collaboration with The Retail Academy. The academy will provide opportunities such as screenings and recruitment events, tailor-made training programmes, counseling, and mentorship for new Omani hires.

Earlier this year, Majid Al Futtaim opened the sales for several high-end villas in Al Mouj Muscat, a property being jointly developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, the Oman Tourism Development Company and the Oman National Investment Development Company. These villas included Dhs28.6m Golf Beach Residences mansions, Dhs12.4m Beach Park Villas, and Dhs6.6m Beach Boulevard Villas.

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