Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer in the region, said it will be launching the Mall of Oman, its fifth shopping and leisure destination in the sultanate, this September. 

 

Majid Al Futtaim’s largest retail destination in the country with a 140,000 sq m of retail space, Mall of Oman will boast over 350 retail outlets including 55 dining options (from restaurants to cafes) in addition to a range of unique entertainment and leisure offerings for all ages. 

 

These include, Oman’s largest Vox Cinemas with 15 screens, the first Gold experience in Oman, a 3D cinema, Kids and Imax experiences; the largest indoor snow park in the sultanate spanning over 14,000 sq m and the largest Magic Planet in the country, which features adventurous rides, games and attractions for the whole family.

 

Announcing this at a virtual event which was attended by over 200 retailers, Husam Al Mandhari - Director of the shopping malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties in Oman, said: "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."

 

Al Mandhari then gave the future tenants the opportunity to explore a transformational development for the future of retail in Muscat.

 

This was the first time that Majid Al Futtaim was showcasing the exterior and interior of the mall for the tenants. 

 

Welcoming the latest partners, Al Mandhari gave them additional information about how they will be supported by the Majid Al Futtaim's retail design and delivery team to offer best in class store fit-outs.

 

As a premier shopping destination, the mall will feature world-class brands from leading regional retail companies such as 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; and brands by the Al Shamsi group, he stated.

 

In addition, Mall of Oman will also house a 12,200-sq-m Carrefour Hypermarket as well as famous outlets like Homes R Us, Matalan, Sharaf DG, and new and exclusive concepts such as Dior Boutique, Under Armour, Decathlon, 2XL Furniture, Lefties, L’Occitane en Provence and New Yorker.

 

According to him, the mall will play a significant role in supporting local communities by enhancing the sultanate’s retail and entertainment offerings for both residents and tourists. It will also boost the local economy by creating 3,500 jobs.

 

As part of its economic contribution to the country, Majid Al Futtaim will also support with the upskilling of Omani nationals by preparing them for a potential career in the retail industry through Tamheen, an initiative in collaboration with The Retail Academy, stated Al Mandhari. 

 

The academy will provide numerous opportunities such as screenings and recruitment events, tailor-made training programs, along with after-care services, counseling, and mentorship for new Omani hires.

 

"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," he added.