{"id":8044,"date":"2020-09-15T20:30:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T16:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=8044"},"modified":"2020-09-16T23:18:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T19:18:00","slug":"first-geant-hypermarket-opens-in-exciting-al-khawaneej-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=8044","title":{"rendered":"First G\u00e9ant Hypermarket Opens in Exciting Al Khawaneej Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Urban Foods, a strategic partnership between Meraas and Dubai Holding, is expanding the footprint of its famous G\u00e9ant brand with the opening of a full-fledged hypermarket at the <em>Al Khawaneej Walk<\/em>, Next to Last Exit, Al Khawaneej.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mark-Anthony-Lack-CEO-Urban-Foods-002-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to CEO Mark Anthony Lack, this new opening marks the 11<sup>th<\/sup> opening and first hypermarket in the city and fits into the brand\u2019s robust expansion strategy of targeting up and coming residential and commercial communities across the city.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe success of food truck park Last Exit coupled with the rapid growth and development we have seen in the Al Khawaneej area including the opening of a world-class mall made our decision to open in this new and exciting neighborhood that much easier. Known globally as the grocer designed for urban living, G\u00e9ant is certain to be well-received by the discerning residents who live and work in this area,\u201d said Lack.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that this opening is especially significant as it is the first <em>post-Covid<\/em> G\u00e9ant hypermarket to open in the UAE and has been specifically designed to incorporate all the necessary safety factors and function with due safe distancing protocols. The staff has also been specially trained to ensure that the shopping experience is the safest and securest possible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">G\u00e9ant is synonymous with quality and range and promises its customer base the best from around the world. With the accent on freshness and top of the range produce, the new hypermarket will boast special health and organic aisles and one of the city\u2019s largest collections of world foods.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The G\u00e9ant ethos, best expressed in the slogan <em>Food to go, Food for now and Food for later<\/em>, is reflected in the various sections housed under one roof including a comprehensive grab and go section, butchery and seafood market and a French-style bakery. In addition to the food sections, there are special areas designated for <em>fashionwear, <\/em><em>shoes, electronics, sporting goods, household items, household accessories, health and beauty<\/em>. The hypermarket will also offer home delivery via InstaShop and Geant\u2019s highly reliable <em>Your store to Your door<\/em> service.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lack expressed his satisfaction with the state of the art facility calling it both exciting and innovative.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe have gone deep into the need of the hour while retaining our standards and understanding the priorities of the comeback. People want to shop unafraid and comfortably and this specific architecture allows for the browse factor which has disappeared in recent months. Dubai is forward-thinking and we follow suit. While being contemporary and welcoming, we also factor in the real situation and that challenge has been to make it <em>Covid-free<\/em> in as scientific a fashion as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the exceptional aspects is the rigorous training given to the staff. According to Lack, this was given precedence. \u201cWe literally put them through a regimen while ensuring that their friendly and helpful nature that exemplifies the G\u00e9ant experience was totally retained,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe wanted to make this 11<sup>th<\/sup> branch exceptional and raise the bar effectively for the industry. 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