Kuwait City, Kuwait: On November 18, The Walt Disney Company Middle East and Alshaya Group opened the region’s first stand-alone Disney store at Grand Avenue – The Avenues Mall in Kuwait. The opening was attended by a group of distinguished guests and representatives from the Alshaya Group, in addition to a large crowd of more than 1,000 Disney fans.
The opening ceremony witnessed many fun surprises and presenting gifts for the little ones, so that everyone might enjoy a fantasy atmosphere inspired by the wonderful world of Disney.
John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, said: “We are very excited to open the first stand-alone Disney store in the region. This amazing new destination is more than just a store – it is a favorite place that brings back great memories and serves our customers whether children or Family members have an unparalleled experience of fun and happiness that no one can offer them except Disney.”
Sonal Patel, Director of Retail and Stores MENA, said: “The first Disney store of its kind in the region has officially opened, and we mightn’t be more excited. It’s great to welcome our first guests and see them enjoying discovering all it has to offer. In partnership with Alshaya Group, we look forward to continuing to create wonderful memories and connect more with Disney fans in Kuwait and all visitors from the Middle East and North Africa.”
The store covers an area of more than 800 square meters, and displays a variety of products for Disney fans of all ages, exclusive collections for the Middle East, in addition to a wide range of products from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters and films that are everyone’s favourites. The assortment also includes a wide variety of fashions and accessories, children’s toys, dolls, home decor, and select collectibles, in addition to distinctive fashion collections for children and adults.
Disney friends across the region can visit more than 30 Disney “shop-in-store” locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Disney products are located inside the Debenhams and Mothercare stores of the Alshaya Group, so that everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and Disney worlds throughout the Middle East.
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About Alshaya Group
The Alshaya Group is a family business, established in Kuwait in 1890, with a proven track record of growth and innovation. Alshaya has established itself as a leading global brand management and operation company, offering its customers an unlimited choice of the most popular brands.
The group operates a large number of brands with the highest levels of service in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Europe, with thousands of stores, restaurants, cafes and entertainment destinations, in addition to a wide range of e-commerce sites that are growing.
Since the opening of its first store, Alshaya has been expanding and diversifying its business frameworks to offer its customers an unparalleled choice of international brands in various sectors including fashion and footwear, health and beauty products, food and restaurants, optics, pharmacy, furniture and home furnishings, and leisure and family entertainment. Our colleagues in the group are highly skilled and dedicated and are united by a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and a unique shopping experience with our various brands.
The range of brands managed by the Alshaya Group reflects the ever-evolving experience of the group and offers a wide choice in line with the lifestyle of its customers. From stores and restaurants located in the most prestigious malls to coffee shops, car service and online shopping, the group offers its customers their favorite brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, B. F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, MAC, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, and KidZania.
To learn more regarding the Alshaya Group, please visit our website, www.alshaya.com. Please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Diala Nahli, Director of External Communications
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