Carrefour To Open 30,000 Sq. Ft. Hypermarket At Dubai Investments Park

Outlet To Be Operational By End 2012

Dubai Investments Park (DIP), the largest integrated business and residential community in the Middle East, has collaborated with Carrefour, the dynamic, fast-moving and exciting hypermarket chain, to offer residents a one-stop shopping experience at DIP.

Epitomizing the supermarket concept, the French major will be located in DIP-I and spread over 30,000 sq. ft. to serve as a convenient shopping destination for the 100,000-strong DIP community. Carrefour will be the largest supermarket in DIP and is scheduled to open by the end of 2012. An additional 10,000 sq ft is allotted for a food court in the facility.

Omar AlMesmar, General Manager, Dubai Investments Park, said:” The arrival of Carrefour further affirms our efforts to provide wide-ranging amenities that facilitate living at DIP and offer a convenient option to meet the everyday requirements of its residents. We will continue our efforts to offer dwellers and employees in DIP a better standard of living through convenience and leisure options."

The store will offer approximately 12,000 food and household products. Due to its massive buying power, the chain brings with it a value-for-money proposition for quality commodities. To enhance the shopping experience of its patron, the supermarket will be manned by more than 40-trained professionals.

Stephane Duretz, General Manager- Expansion, Carrefour UAE, said: “Carrefour market currently operates 12 stores in Dubai itself with more outlets due to open this year and plans for expansion are huge. In a bid to grow our footprints in the country, the branch in DIP is very important for our expansion strategy.

“The growing community here in DIP is seeking for enhanced shopping experience and Carrefour with its modern supermarket concept focused on freshness, quality, discount and services will naturally meet residents’ requirements and attract them to the DIP new outlet.”

Dubai Investments Park is one of the largest business and residential communities in the Middle East. Strategically located within minutes from the Jebel AliI nternational Airport, it provides a self-contained city. With its state-of-the-art facilities, world-class infrastructure, DIP continues to work towards delivering quality services and amenities.
 

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jun 29, 2011

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