Msheireb Properties partners with Al Meera to create a new shopping experience
Jan2017
Al Meera to expand its chain of supermarkets at Msheireb Downtown, one of the most important architectural projects in Qatar
Msheireb Properties and Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) signed a partnership that will bring the country’s leading retail brand to Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD).
The new Al Meera store will be located at Galleria Mall which forms a major part of the retail offering at Msheireb Downtown Doha.and consist of 100 shops in the vibrant mixed-use community development at Msheireb Downtown Doha, that has been meticulously planned to revitalise Doha’s central urban area. The Galleria will comprise an anchor supermarket (Al Meera), multi and a six screen cinema. The mall will also feature dedicated entertainment zone for children, involving both educational and physical activities where children of all ages will be entertained in a safe and friendly environment.
Msheireb Downtown Doha project offering over 300 retail shops, more than 100,000 square meters of leasable commercial space over 17 grade-A office buildings with 24/7 property management services, a luxury department store, fine dining restaurants, premium hotels, government buildings, four heritage houses, and stylish homes, Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to transform the way we live and work.
The iconic development features a pioneering sustainability design to offer residents and visitors a premier shopping experience with shaded walkways and clean efficient energy that creates the perfect climate to shop and relax.
Commenting on the occasion, HE Sheikh Thani Bin Thamer Al Thani Chairman of Al Meera, said: " Al Meera’s Msheireb Branch is a new, unique vision of its kind. It is the fruition of years of experience that Al Meera has gained in the model design of the company’s commercial branches, which goes in harmony with the nature of the place and its surroundings. This is the reason behind the design being influenced by the characteristics of the ‘Msheireb Downtown Doha’ project, as one of the most important architectural projects in Qatar, which the concerned authorities were keen on it being a mirror that reflects the essence of the country’s spirit. On this premise, the Msheireb branch design is an attractive blend of the modern Qatari architectural art’s adherence to the authenticity of Qatari culture, as well as its openness to contemporary art trends."
He added: "Al Meera’s Msheireb branch, will be divided into several sections, of which the first section will be dedicated to the supermarket space, in addition to a space for organic products in the second section, while the third section will be devoted to a coffee shop for organic products. The branch will be equipped with the best technological solutions that follow international standards, paying attention to the smallest details in its advanced lighting systems, and features the best forms of presentation and storage - through the use of racks and shelves with an attractive design to help customers in a quick and easy selection of products, so as to preserve and maintain products, while making the shopping experience fun and exciting.
We are pleased to be serving another segment of the Qatari community, embodying our motto ‘Your Favourite Neighbourhood Retailer’, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 for the development of the various regions of the country."
Speaking about the new partnership, Mr. Abdulla Hassan Al Mehshadi, Chief Executive Officer at Msheireb Properties, said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Al Meera to Msheireb Downtown Doha. We believe together we can offer visitors and residents an unrivalled experience that seamlessly connects work, life and play. Al Meera’s values reflect our own goals to make a positive impact on our local community, and we look forward to working closely together to make a vital contribution to our country’s vision of a diversified economy.”
Msheireb Downtown Doha, a transformative revitalised urban regeneration project in the heart of Doha, is now open for commercial, retail and residential tenants. This ground-breaking QR 20 billion community initiative covers more than 31 hectares, and its vision to create sustainable modern communities that offer a wealth of residential, commercial and retail prospects.