Mall of Qatar, the country’s largest leisure, entertainment and shopping complex, has signed a deal with Alshaya, a leading international franchise operator, to bring over 30 global lifestyle and hospitality brands to the mall.

More than 30 new stores and restaurant outlets in the Mall of Qatar will occupy around 18,000 sq M in the mall, a statement said.

The agreement between the two entities was signed by Shem Krey, managing director and Rony Mourani, general manager of the Mall of Qatar, and Wassim Arabi, chief executive officer of M H Alshaya.

Collectively these brands will offer shoppers an exciting collection of well-loved international fashion & footwear, food, health & beauty, pharmacy, optics and home furnishings brands including Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, Victoria's Secret, Starbucks and The Cheesecake Factory.

"Qatar is an important and growing market for us and we are very pleased to partner with Mall of Qatar to expand the range of retail, café and dining choices that we can offer to customers", said John Hadden, senior vice president, Retail Property for Alshaya.

"With more than 70 leading international brands in Alshaya's portfolio we look forward to bringing traditional favourites, exciting new brands and outstanding new-look stores to this significant new addition to Qatar's retail scene."

Under the deal, the 32 household name brands that will join Mall of Qatar's growing list of shops, cafes and restaurants include: Debenhams, Pinkberry, Bath & Body Works, Milano, Icing, American Eagle Outfitters, Vision Express, Jo Malone, River Island, Asha's, Starbucks, PF Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse, Payless ShoeSource, Boots, Claire's, M.A.C, Foot Locker, Shake Shack, H&M, Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Phase Eight, The Body Shop, Victoria's Secret, Pink, Babel, Pottery Barn, Raising Cane's, Next and Mothercare.

"The endless list of top lifestyle brands and popular eateries that Alshaya will open in the Mall will help to make it one of the biggest draws in the region as a lifestyle destination that has it all - where shoppers can soak up the very best in retail, leisure and entertainment all under one roof,” Krey said. – TradeArabia News Service