Al Qana, the scenic and picturesque waterfront social dining and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with leading UAE urban supermarket chain, Grandiose, to launch its new store within the leisure destination. 

 

Jointly developed by Al Barakah International Investment, Al Qana is the first-ever build-operate-transfer (BOT) model implemented by the Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM).

 

Al Qana offers residents and visitors a unique collection of attractions with state-of-the art facilities from waterside eateries, the largest standalone cinema in Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest aquarium, first-of-its-kind lifestyle hub including wellness facilities, kids’ zone, and landscaped community spaces that are aimed at encouraging social interaction.

 

As per the deal, Grandiose will introduce a vibrant, community-minded gourmet dining concept and food hall to Abu Dhabi’s exciting new leisure hub, said the statement from Al Qana. 

 

Located in The Community Place at Al Qana, it will be Grandiose’s fourth store in Abu Dhabi covering a total area of 13,270 sq ft including the food hall. 

 

The concept will invite visitors on a culinary journey, sampling food and flavours from the city, country, and region, with an emphasis on the fresh and organic supplies, said a senior official. 

 

"The blend of setting up a Supermarket & Food Hall in a customer journey is a trend that has grown in popularity over the past year in the UAE and the world," remarked its General Manager Stuart Gissing.

 

"The food hall complements the plethora of other unique local and dining experiences Al Qana has to offer to become a foodie location of choice in Abu Dhabi and affirms our commitment to continually develop and introduce new and fresh ideas to the market," stated Gissing.

 

"We are excited to expand the concept into Abu Dhabi through our collaboration with Grandiose, as Al Qana’s unique location within the capital and its huge array of entertainment and dining options provide all the ingredients to create a thriving lifestyle hub within the destination," he added.

 

Grandiose Supermarkets CEO Olivier Latour said: "Our partnership with Al Qana reflects our ambitions to further expand Grandiose in the UAE and launch a new generation of stores in key locations. We were inspired by Al Qana's modern design and concept and wanted to provide a similarly compelling experience to its visitors."

 

"Due to their unique multisensory experience, food halls have been globally growing in popularity over the years," stated Latour.

 

"At Al Qana's Grandiose Food Hall, guests will find a perfect balance of local and international flavours. As restrictions continue to ease in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s residents are eager to reconnect and will undoubtedly enjoy the communal atmosphere created by Grandiose and Al Qana," he added.-TradeArabia News Service