Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group Dr. Yusuff Ali M A opened the group's 19th outlet in Qatar at Barwa Madinatna yesterday. The new store will serve World Cup fans and local community.
The 10,750 sqm outlet with ample car parking offers wide range of high quality food items produced locally and imported from all over the world to meet the needs and tastes of customers especially during the mega sporting event.
The opening event was attended by Director of Lulu Group International Dr. Mohamed Althaf and a number of Lulu officials and guests.
Speaking to media at the opening ceremony, Dr. Yusuff Ali M A said Lulu is fully ready to serve the fans from all over the world by offering them high quality foods as per their tastes during the World Cup.
“We have instructed all hypermarkets to get ready for catering the customers from different nationalities according to their food cultures and tastes. A special task force has been established to ensure high quality services to the fans who will come from across the world,” said Dr. Yusuff.
“I am very happy to see the arrangements made by Qatar for hosting the mega sporting event which will attract a large number of fans,” said Dr. Yusuff, lauding the leadership and authorities for their efforts in making huge developments and preparation for the World Cup.
“I would like to thank H H the Amir, H H the Deputy Amir, H E the Prime Minister and government of Qatar for their tremendous support to Lulu Hypermarkets,” said Dr. Yusuff. He said Lulu was shortlisted to open its outlet at Barwa Madinatna fan village which will accommodate 6,500 people.
“We will contribute to make the World Cup a huge success. This new outlet and others are fully ready to serve the fans. Without any doubt, the mega sporting event will be a great success and we are ready for all necessary support,” said Dr. Yusuff.
He said Lulu is opening five stores at metro stations to meet the demand during the World Cup.
Barwa Madinatna is situated midst an integrated residential city in the Al Wakra District with the latest smart city technologies, to provide quality living for its residents.
Throughout the FIFA tournament, Lulu will continue to serve the public with its comprehensive network of stores to make the World Cup guests feel at home and to solidify its commitment to provide the best customer experience.
Lulu is committed to opening more outlets ahead of the FIFA tournament including the opening of its new hypermarket and department store at Giardino Mall on The Pearl Qatar today, which alongside this will include full e-commerce and rapid bike delivery services.
Recently, Lulu Group has doubled its e-commerce capacity, and express bike delivery services in other Lulu branches as well namely B-Ring Road, Ezdan Oasis, Lusail City, Al Hilal, Barwa City, Bin Mahmoud, Abu Sidra and Lulu Center, Al Rayyan Road.