Snow Oman and the Mall of Oman have been officially inaugurated in the Sultanate.
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment celebrated the official opening of the Middle East’s largest indoor snow park.
Located in Mall of Oman and covering 14,830 sq m, Snow Oman is the largest indoor snow park in the MENA region and the first and only indoor snow destination in the Sultanate.
Snow Oman officially opened
“We are proud to welcome the newest addition to our ever-expanding portfolio, Snow Oman. Entertainment plays an important role in the growth of the local economies, and the opening of Snow Oman marks another major milestone in our investment strategy in the Sultanate, as well as demonstrating our ongoing commitment to deliver innovative experiences for guests across the region”, said Ignace Lahoud, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment.
Majid Al Futtaim also operates award-winning indoor snow parks in Dubai and Egypt.
The retail giant also officially opened the Mall of Oman, following a soft launch in September 2021.
As well as the snow park, the mall is home to the country’s largest VOX Cinema, 260 international and local retail outlets and more than 45 dining options.
There are plans to add a further 15 dining experiences in 2023.
The giant retail and leisure facility is the biggest mall globally to have achieve LEED Platinum under New Building Core and Shell for its success in saving 28.59% of energy, with a 49% water saving and introducing low-emission-vehicle parking spaces.
Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding, said: “Our story dates back to more than two decades. The inauguration of the Mall of Oman is the latest milestone in our unrelenting and unwavering commitment to the Sultanate.
“The guiding ethos that has underpinned our steady and resolute expansion from day one, has been an unrelenting commitment to contribute to the country’s economic growth and the prosperity of its people.”
Majid Al Futtaim has invested OR705m ($1.8bn) in the country through a diverse portfolio that ranges from physical assets such as shopping malls and mixed use communities, to leisure and entertainment experiences, lifestyle stores and Carrefour hypermarkets and supermarkets.
These activities have generated an estimated 42,000 direct and indirect job opportunities over the past seven years.
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