Newsletter Issue No.1 MAR 2017

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ISSUE NO.1
MAR 2017
IN THIS ISSUE
OVERVIEW
Al Kout is set to become the largest
waterfront landmark and lifestyle
destination in Kuwait. Encompassing
six different experiences, Al Kout,
when completed, will become a destination
of choice for residents and
visitors alike.
LEASING DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
GLA Management has signed an
agreement with the Azadea Group to
open 11 new stores including newto-market
brands. Azadea has unveiled
some of its most recognized
brands within the mall across a total
leased area of 4,500 sqm.
Read more on page 1 Read more on page 2
We are creating a greater and better
Al Kout that will be a true representation
of the growing lifestyle,
shopping, leisure, and entertainment
aspirations of Kuwait.
Read more on page 3
Interior and exterior terraces have
been oriented at the upper mezzanine
perimeter for serviced dining
in evening sea breezes with views
maximized toward the Al Kout water
feature, Marina and Gulf waters.
Read more on page 4
OVERVIEW
Kuwait’s largest mixed use retail, lifestyle
and leisure destination
Al Kout is set to become the largest waterfront landmark and
lifestyle destination in Kuwait. Encompassing six different
experiences, Al Kout, when completed, will become a destination
of choice for residents and visitors alike.
The new Al Kout Mall, combined with the existing Souq Al Kout,
significant for its traditional design, serves as the community
hub of southern Kuwait with its stunning views of Marsa Al Kout,
the state-of-the-art luxurious yacht club and Nag’at Al Kout, the
traditional fishing wharf where fishermen ply their trade. This
unique blend of traditional and modern is the centerpiece of a 1.6
km stretch of immaculate beachfront; Sahel Al Kout, which offers
uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. Completing the Al Kout
experiences, the award winning 5-star Rotana Hotel has become
the hotel of choice for business and tourist travelers.
FACTS
300,000M 2
TOTAL AREA
83,300M 2
retail opportunities
200
luxurious suites
3600
parking spaces
17
anchor stores
246
retail stores
12
cinema theatres

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LEASING UPDATE
GLA Management
signs up anchor
stores like Zara and
Massimo Dutti along
with new-to-market
brands like cosmetic
brand Kiko Milano
GLA Management has signed an agreement with the Azadea Group to open
11 new stores including new-to-market brands. Azadea has unveiled some
of its most recognized brands within the mall across a total leased area of
4,500 sqm. The new mall will be home to Bershka, Calzedonia, I Am, KIKO
Milano, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Stradivarius, Sunglass Hut, Uterque, Zara and
Zara Home.
New brands will be introduced to Kuwaiti residents for the first time which
highlights the uniqueness of the new mall for potential consumers from
neighboring areas. For example, KIKO Milano, Italian cosmetics brand, has
revolutionized the rules of cosmetics and won over the most demanding
beauty addicts.
GLA Management and
M.H. Alshaya Co. sign
major leasing deal
In another strategic and key leasing agreement, GLA has signed with leading
retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. to open 22 apparel, pharmacy, optical
and restaurant outlets in the new Al Kout Mall.
Alshaya’s 75 leading international brands offer shoppers a wide range of
choices across fashion & footwear, food, health & beauty and optics brands.
Christian Wistrom, General Manager – Leasing, GLA Management, said: “We
are delighted to partner with M.H. Alshaya Co. who are recognized as retail
experts in the region. The breadth of brands and quality of service they offer
appeals to the diverse aspirations of Kuwaiti residents who are among some
of the world’s most discerning shoppers.
Christian Wistrom, General Manager – Leasing, GLA Management, said:
“Kuwait’s retail landscape continues to evolve to adapt to the changing economic
situation and we too explore new ways to keep pace with our customers’
needs. Azadea Group’s 11 new retail brand concepts will further
enrich our tenant mix, enabling a more robust shopping experience for our
mall visitors.
Commenting on the new partnership, Azadea Group Country Manager for
Kuwait, Dany Abou Jamra said: “This collaboration with Al Kout Mall embraces
our expansion plans through a great retail space, introducing new
possibilities for exciting lifestyle shopping experiences for customers.”
He also added: “Overall, we are certain that this new destination will only
bring forth successful results, adding more strength to our presence in Kuwait.”
“Al Kout Mall will be fully leased ahead of the project completion date by yearend,
and having M.H. Alshaya on board is an expression of investor confidence
in the project’s potential.”
Under the deal, the 22 household name brands that will join Al Kout Mall’s
growing list of shops, cafes and restaurants, include: Victoria’s Secret, American
Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Boots, Claire’s, H&M, Justice, Mac,
Next, P.F Chang’s, Payless ShoeSource, Starbucks, The Body Shop, Top Shop,
VaVaVoom, Vision Express, Mothercare and Foot Locker.
John Hadden, Senior Vice President – Retail Property, M.H. Alshaya Co., said:
“We are very impressed with the vision of Al Kout Mall and are confident that
it will become a popular destination for residents and visitors to Kuwait. We
are pleased to be working with Tamdeen Group once again to introduce some
of our most popular brands to the mall and look forward to welcoming customers.”
Azadea Group owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise
concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings,
sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the
Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than
650 stores.

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STUNNING DESIGN
We are creating a greater and better Al
Kout that will be a true representation of
the growing lifestyle, shopping, leisure, and
entertainment aspirations of Kuwait.
We are creating a greater and better Al Kout that
will be a true representation of the growing lifestyle,
shopping, leisure, and entertainment aspirations
of Kuwait.
The New Al Kout through its fusion of traditional
architecture and modern contemporary design
will create a landmark destination with timeless
appeal.
The design of the new Al Kout mall acknowledges
and enhances the established street level vernacular
of arcades, warm colored pavers, stone,
street lighting and local landscaping that exists
in the district. A new interpretation of this familiar
architectural vocabulary will span from
the Rotana Hotel to the bustling existing Al Kout
mall, fish market and marina. Emerging above
the tradition-inspired base are modern and iconic
architectural expressions of glass, steel and high
performance materials, forming a dynamic architectural
dialogue that signifies the emergence of
modern Kuwait.
Interior and exterior terraces have been oriented
at the upper mezzanine perimeter for serviced
dining in evening sea breezes with views maximized
toward the Al Kout water feature, Marina
and Gulf waters. The many varied dining opportunities
in the open food court or mall cafes will
be popular stops during an evening of shopping,
before a sporting event on the rooftop fields or after
a movie with family and friends. A direct connection
into the Rotana Hotel will ensure that the
new Al Kout offers the convenience and vibrancy
of a true urban mixed-use destination.

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BUILDING
AL KOUT MALL
With construction starting in June 2014, the Al
Kout Mall build has been a robust effort from
day one. In that time, the building contractor
has been working around the clock to get Al
Kout Mall ready for its October 2017 opening,
which is currently right on track.
As of now, the construction is at 65%
completion, a huge feat for a building this size,
standing at a total built area of 240,922 m2.
The mall, which has 3 retail levels, and 13
parking levels with a total of 2,341 parking
spaces, stands on a plot area of 33, 251 m 2 .
The construction will be utilizing an impressive
20,000 tons of reinforced steel bars, 155,000
cubic meters of reinforced concrete and 2500
tons of structured steel.
The new Al Kout Mall will also feature an
impressive number of skylights, nine in total,
as well as high ceilings, giving a large open
space feel, helping the shoppers move with
ease and under natural light throughout the
majority of the mall. The materials used in the
build are of the highest quality and durability,
keeping in mind the necessary safety and
fireproofing precautions, while keeping in
mind design and look and feel, so to be always
pleasing to the eye.
CONTACT
Address
Al Fahaheel Area, Part 01 Building
800022 Coastal Line C, Dabbous
street.
Talk to us
+965 23930101
customerservice@alkoutmall.com
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