New destination mall in Muscat expected to boost upscale tourism

Muscat’s soon-to-be-opened Al Araimi Boulevard (ABLVD), a retail concept expected to open in September 2018, will be the largest shopping centre and leisure destination in the country and is expected to draw in upscale tourism.

ABLVD will offer 75,000 square metres of leasing space for global, regional, and local fashion labels.

The centre will combine advanced technologies and design, offering diverse retail and leisure options to both local and international tourists.

This, Muscat Municipality chief engineer Mohsin Al Sheikh said, will give rise to job opportunities for Oman’s residents and support the country’s sustainable development ambitions.

He said: “The Al Araimi Boulevard is another major development in Oman’s bid to become a leading destination in the region, offering diverse retail and leisure options to both local and international tourists, which will provide significant job prospects for Omanis and further boost Oman’s economy.”