Deal signed for new restaurants, fashion outlets at Pearl-Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar has signed a contract with Al Siddiqi Holding to open eight “world-renowned” restaurant brands and luxury fashion outlets in Porto Arabia and Medina Central districts on the island.The agreement was signed yesterday by Ehab Kamel, general manager (Retail Leasing) at The Pearl-Qatar, and Aly Delawar, board member, Al Siddiqi Holding.  The deal will see the opening of an “exclusive” Italian restaurant brand “Biella” that will offer the famous taste of Italian dishes along with various other European cuisines, and the “Lord of The Wings” restaurant in ‘Medina Central’ district - specifically designed to suit families and visitors looking for a lifestyle of serenity. The rest of the other high-end retail outlets run by the group will be located at Porto Arabia. Al Siddiqi Holding has already opened a branch of “The Noodle House” restaurant, the most prominent in its business portfolio, at The Pearl-Qatar, which now receives patrons on a daily basis.Likewise, Al Siddiqi Holding will open a chain of world-renowned restaurants and fashion outlets at The Pearl-Qatar. This will include the first “Tike” Turkish International Restaurants franchise in Qatar.Al Siddiqi Holding’s other plans include the opening of a number of luxury fashion and hospitality brands at The Pearl-Qatar, including the elegant Lebanese restaurant “Wafi Gourmet.” Other openings by the same group will include Biella Italian Restaurant, a unisex fashion outlet - Frankie Garage - as well as Migato, a shoes and leather store. In addition, Al-Siddiqi Holding will also be the first branch of “Kas,” the Australian brand that specialises in home furnishings and stylish household items.Kamel said: “The agreement is in line with The Pearl-Qatar’s strategy of attracting new international brands to the Island, essentially diversifying the shopping and dining experiences at the island, and is aimed at finding the most important business partners who have a strong balance sheet and distinctive trademarks.”  “Our endeavour at the moment is to focus on providing all what we had promised to our investors and residents, in terms of investment returns and services in this extraordinary island.“With commercial spaces of about 2mn sq ft ready at Porto Arabia and  Medina Central, we will aggressively pursue our expansion plans by attracting leading global brands to open outlets here,” Kamel added.Delawar said: “The Pearl-Qatar is a unique and elegant shopping destination of world reputation and stature, and we are confident that our global series of brands will contribute to the island’s reputation as a destination for tourists and shoppers alike.” He said The Pearl-Qatar was distinct because of its upscale designs and entertainment facilities and services that offer world-class facilities to suit all families.