Salalah: Shaikh Mohammad Bin Marhoon Al Ma'amari, Minister of State of Oman and Governor of Dhofar, on Friday opened the 87th outlet of Lulu Hypermarket in Salalah.

The biggest hypermarket of the Lulu Group is sure to become the newest retail destination, bringing with it an exciting shopping experience to shoppers in Salalah, according to a press release issued on Thursday.

Lulu Salalah, situated adjacent to the Salalah Airport is built over three levels with a built-up area of about 350,000 square feet.

A structure features modern facilities like an extended food court, children's amusement arcade, several international brand shops, a department store and supermarket spread over 250,000 square feet.

The hypermarket has a fresh food section comprising fruit, vegetables, dairy products, meat, fish and hot and cold ready-to-eat food. It also has a huge department store selling electronics and computers, home appliances, sporting goods, stationery, furnishings and furniture and garments. Forty cash counters will be serving its customers to ensure hassle free shopping. The hypermarket has 1500-vehicle capacity parking facility.

Lulu's winning formula of value for money quality shopping will be a matter of delight for the residents of Salalah.

Commenting on the store's opening, Yusuffali M.A., Managing Director, Lulu Group, expressed his satisfaction on the timely completion of the project in Salalah and thanked the support and patronage of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for making it a reality.

"It will be our endeavour to reach out to the large sections of the population in Oman through our stores in most of the Wilayats. By doing so, we would want to give our customers the convenience to reach the Lulu closest to them, without having to traverse lengthy distances" he said.

Lulu hypermarkets account for nearly a third of the entire Gulf's retail market share.

World unto itself

Lulu is a world unto itself with about 26,000 employees of various nationalitie.

The multi-faceted business conglomerate known for its customer friendly approach and value added offers bears the stamp of variety, modernity, quality and friendliness.

With a group of well trained staff and a professional management to oversee the operations, Lulu has become a name synonymous to seamlessly pleasant shopping experience.

Lulu, Salalah, is the ninth outlet in Oman with upcoming projects in Buraimi, Nizwa & Khasab. Lulu is further expanding with more projects in the Gulf as well as in other countries.

Lulu commenced its operations in Oman at Salalah way back in 1999. The new mall is an affirmation of the group's intent to consolidate its presence in the Sultanate and Salalah with its enviable status as a leading tourist destination.