Doha, April 05 (QNA) - Doha Festival City, the largest entertainment, retail and hospitality destination in Qatar, managed and operated by Al-Futtaim, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday.
Trevor Hill General Manager of Doha Festival City Mall said, "We currently have an extensive number of new-concept and first-to-market stores opened and are looking forward to many more over the coming weeks and months including four unique theme parks. The first Angry Birds World globally, indoor snow park Snow Dunes, ‘edutainment’ park Juniverse and digital experience Virtuocity, will all be open by the end of the summer. We have also opened our purpose built Outdoor Leisure Trail, a 3km track designed with fun and fitness in mind –with this element free for our customers to enjoy." In order to further enhance its customer’s journey, Doha Festival City has partnered with twelve hotels* across Doha to offer its guests complementary trips to and from the Mall – with shuttle services running throughout the day seven days a week.
As a ‘Smart Mall’, Doha Festival City has incorporated a number of innovative concepts that combines with unique technology, enhancing its visitors’ experience at every part of their journey within the destination. From digital wayfinding, smart car parking and free high-speed wifi to its extensive digital media network– every ‘Smart’ aspect has been considered throughout.
Doha Festival City, the first retail mall in Qatar for Al-Futtaim, celebrates the best in entertainment, retail and hospitality. With a gross building area of 433,000sqm, and a Gross Leasable Area of 244,000 sqm, the QAR 6.5 billion mixed-use development will include the biggest mall in Qatar and one of the largest entertainment and retail developments in the Gulf.
It is a destination with a world-class entertainment complex, and will be home to indoor and outdoor attractions unique to Qatar. This comprehensive mix of entertainment– from Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens, to outdoor spaces for exercise and cycling is designed to appeal to all ages. In addition, Doha Festival City will delight visitors with four unique theme parks. (QNA)