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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 17:43

Costa coffee is about to open. I would second the review about the little children's shop - lovely German products (Felix etc) perfect for small gifts. Although I did have to knock on the door to get the sleeping girl to open up!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 13:35

Was in last week...still many shops not ready....girls in 51 East said Feb2012 is the official opening date...inshallah.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 12:24

Here you go, a website with floor plans etc http://www.lagoonaqatar.com/ As usual for this country, it is heavy on unnecessary fancy graphics and sounds and low on usability!

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 12:22

I don't think so, sorry. There wasn't much open at all. And even if there was, I would expect it would be of a more international brand/flavour as opposed to local Arabic-type stuff. I think it's going to be quite a high-end mall. There was a posh kitchen shop, I think the same chain as the one in City Center, selling Dualit, Kitchen Aid etc.

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 12:01

amy77, did you happen to notice if there any crystal/home decor stores open? As posted on a separate thread I am looking for something elegant to gift and am hitting a dead end with most stores here right now.

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 11:49

Thanks amy77. Sounds like a nice wee mall. Moving into Pearl this week so will go along for a look round.

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 10:26

There is only one cafe open at the moment in the lovely outdoor food court area - Caffe Ver-something (the Italian chain). There are more restaurants scheduled to open though. It was a really nice mall, it had a nice vibe to it - I like it. At the moment there aren't many shops although the ones which are coming look promising. There is a GORGEOUS German children's shop open - great for gifts and kitting out little ones' bedrooms, especially girls who are into horses or boys who are into pirates! 51 East was lovely too - didn't look at clothes, but the tech and music departments were fab!

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 09:43

Didn't look too hopeful when I went on Friday night, but then all shops which are still under construction are well hidden behind boards to keep everywhere looking tidy, so it's hard to tell. It's going to be a "Carrefour Market" if that helps. DH wanted to know why they don't call it Carrefour Marche! Thanks, probably not anytime soon then. Are there any cafes or restaurants or is it just shops?

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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 09:20

Didn't look too hopeful when I went on Friday night, but then all shops which are still under construction are well hidden behind boards to keep everywhere looking tidy, so it's hard to tell. It's going to be a "Carrefour Market" if that helps. DH wanted to know why they don't call it Carrefour Marche!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 09:13

For anyone that has been to the mall, is there any sign of Carrefour Express opening yet?

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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 19:03

When is Spinney's due to open on the Pearl does anyone know?

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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 16:09

Ah, so it will only be an Carrefour Express? - was hoping I could do all my shopping there, but not to worry - will be good for good for getting milk and the odd items I run out of, until Spinneys opens up here on The Pearl.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 10:33

I hear they will have a Carre Four Express.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 23:42

Does anyone know if Carrefour will be opening there soon? Thanks!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 20:09

I work for one of the retail outlets due to open there, in their marketing / comms department, and we are being told 14th Sept for purposes of our collateral. However, our facilities team who are kitting out the shop aren't convinced....so probably end of September.

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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 19:42

51 East signage is up, and I noticed they have clothing in the window, so maybe it's not too far from opening.

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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 15:13

They have started the new road from Shahaniya all the way into `Slopey roundabout' past QF. It says it will take 42 months......hmmmmn......that sounds very exact!!! What sounds better 42 months or 3 and a half years??!

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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 23:36

Nothing ever happens when they say in construction Rachel - they bid and then it gets blown out by years. We came over on a 3 year contract for a major construction project here 5 years ago - I'll be suprised if its finished in the next 5 years (granted the recession didn't help but even still - there was no way it was going to be done in 3 years, or even 5 for that matter!!). :)

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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 23:31

Thanks for confirming that I'm not crazy GinaM! I was sure I'd heard it was opening in early 2011...:\:

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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 23:28

Six months ago according to hubby who is in construction! LOL!! Sorry - not very helpful I know but lets face it - whatever they say in construction, you can add on 6 months to 5 years and you might hit the mark!

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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 14:51

The mall under Zig Zag Towers? Anyone know when it is opening???

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