Doha: The Pearl-Qatar has witnessed in the past couple of months new store openings in the budding precincts of Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale, fulfilling the island’s promise of retail bliss by catering to the growing number of residents and visitors seeking exclusive shopping and dining experiences in Doha.
New openings in Medina Centrale include the Novo Imax cinema complex offering an unmatched movie watching experience, the premium supermarket brand Spinneys, and the casual restaurants Fat Burger and Nando’s, both answering to a large public eager to experience casual dining against the backdrop of The Pearl-Qatar.
On the Porto Arabia front, tasteful fashion comes in high demand with the opening of top brands in 6 and 18 La Croisette. They include Philipp Plein, Per Lei Couture, Delvaux, Rita Pateroni and the Elie Saab boutique, all trading exclusive women fashion and accessories.
Ermanno Scervino and Jacob Cohen in 6 La Croisette sell quality and international style for men and women, while kids received the lion’s share in the new retail openings in Porto Arabia with Quis Quis, Blue Salon Kids and Mimisol.
Tickles & Giggles, a kids’ party and play destination, is set to become the most sought-after place for enjoyment and the celebration of happy childhood.
On new businesses keeping retail activity at The Pearl-Qatar vibrant, Mohamed Yoosaf, Acting General Manager of Retail Leasing, said, “These are all new and uniquely interesting stores, and this is part of our philosophy to continuously re-invent and upgrade The Pearl-Qatar. In addition to store openings taking place in Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale, we are planning the launch of Gymito, a state-of-the-art sporting facility in Qanat Quartier, spanning over an area of 2,000sqm, with more convenience stores and services extended to this precinct.”
Also expected to open later this year in Medina Centrale are StrongBox Fitness, Little Princess, a spa for little girls, Big Bear Choppers motorcycle showroom and bikers’ café, TGI Friday’s, German Doner Kebab, Ziryab and Sammach restaurants; and in Porto Arabia David Morris, Richard Mille, Nespresso, Al Mandoos men apparel and clothing, in addition to innovative café-restaurant concepts LongHorn Steakhouse, Salon Suisse, The Cheese Market, Mikys Deli, Café Mimz, Dean & David Healthy Café, and Mado Turkish restaurant.
Si El Sayed Egyptian restaurant and Shakespeare & Co have also opened their doors in Porto Arabia. The Peninsula
