Bahrain This Month - December 2011

190 December 2011 BTM marketplace Shopping Bonanza Lulu Hypermarket, the largest retail chain in the region and in the Kingdom, has opened its fourth hypermarket in Hidd, setting new benchmarks in excellence and size. LULU HYPERMARKET A new store opening has proven to be a milestone for the internationally-known Lulu Hypermarket chain. The newest outlet is the 98th store, an impressive achievement indeed for the company. Well located to serve the Muharraq, Hidd and Amwaj residential areas, the store will also be the biggest retail presence for upcoming townships such as Diyar Al Muharraq. The 500,000 square feet of total space and 300,000 square feet of hypermarket is spread over four floors, the Hidd branch aims to exude variety, quality and excellence in customer service to the Muharraq Governorate. The hypermarket is aesthetically designed and every minute detail — from the lighting, to the décor, to the store layout — has been carefully planned bearing in mind the needs of customers. The store’s fashion section is stacked with the latest highstreet trends across apparel, accessories and footwear for all age groups and the whole family. There is a colourful school supplies section, a department for home accessories, home fabrics, décor and furniture. The electronics section showcases everything from state-of-the-art home theatre systems to laptops and mobile phones. As for grocery shopping, the freshest fruits and vegetables from around the world are available plus the best cuts of meat and a wide range of local and imported fish. In addition, the new branch also serves exotic cheeses and specialty breads from around the world. The bakery section is also a must-visit complete with its own specialist team and ovens offering freshbaked goodies from cakes to doughnuts, muffins and savoury puffs and pastries and, of course, delicious aromatic bread. You can also rest safe in the knowledge that all of the produce you buy has been cooked whilst maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. A dedicated team of professionals responsible for just this are in place, and the store will have some of the best practices with regard to food safety, waste disposal and quality control. Lulu’s popular hot food section will stock a wide range of popular ready-to-eat foods including pizzas and pastas, fried snacks and sandwiches, biryani and curries as well as kebabs and grills. Cuisines range from delicious Arabic, Indian and Continental cuisine to offer shoppers the most expansive range of produce possible. Besides the hypermarket, the store will soon welcome a range of specialty store brands such as A La Mode, Zohoor Alreef, Shades International Optics, Rasasi Perfumes, Hour Choice and so much more. There is also the added attraction of a trendy multi-cuisine food court which will soon feature wellloved names such as Rice Bowl, Little Caesars, Jasmis and Yogberry Frozen Yogurt to name just a few. Fox Amusement Centre provides a safe and recreational play area to keep the children busy. E Call 17 181-777.

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