LuLu Hypermarket, claimed to be the largest retail chain in the GCC, opened its new outlet in Sohar on July 1.

The new hypermarket was inaugurated by Ahmed bin Hassan Al-Dheeb, undersecretary at the ministry of commerce and industry, in the presence of several high-ranking officials from various government departments and local businessmen.

Yusuffali M.A., MD, Saifee T Rupawala, CEO, Ashraf Ali M.A., executive director, Ananth A.V., regional director of Lulu Oman, and other top officials of the group were also present.

Spread over three levels covering an area of about 200,000 square feet, the new outlet is the 117th store of the LuLu hypermarket chain in the region.

The outlet showcases a fresh food section comprising fruit, vegetables, dairy products, meat and fish, and a huge area dedicated to department store, which includes high-fashion garments, electronics, IT products and home appliances.

The hypermarket features world-class brands and product lines all under one roof, with separate sections for formals, casuals, ethnic and party wear for men, women and kids.

Tech savvy shoppers also have plenty to choose from the huge collection of latest electronics and IT gadgets at never-before prices. The outlet has introduced inaugural offers for a range of products.

The Sohar hypermarket will soon have of a food court on level 3 and an entertainment area for children on the same level with kidsrides and video games.

The hypermarket offers third-party tenancy for additional services like cosmetic shops, mobile phone, optical shops, money exchange, pharmacy and other convenient stores, ensuring the one-stop shopping convenience that the Lulu Group is renowned for.

Yusuffali said: “The stable political environment and robust economy have certainly provided a conducive environment for us and given us the confidence to make Oman our top priority to work toward our goals.”