The Chit Chat Thread (Part 1)

Koweitien · January 1st, 2006, 10:52 PM

I've heard a rumour on one of the kuwaiti blogs that Al Shaya group will remove all their shops in Souq Sharq and instead open them in The 5th Avenue Mall. Would anyone now if that's true or not ? And is the 5th Avenue mall the same project as The Avenue Mall project or is it something else ?

vana8 · January 2nd, 2006, 01:06 AM

Although I have yet to hear this rumour, it may very well be true. The Al-Shaya group had recently purchased a controlling stake in the Mabanee group (owners of the Avenues Mall). Also, the entire board of Mabanee group resigned sometime in November I think.

differences75 · January 2nd, 2006, 12:06 PM

I have heard similar rumors, and although al shaya group bought a controlling stake, i doubt they will close all thier shops at sharq mall, its not a good strategy, comparing this with how they are expnading in dubai

vana8 · January 8th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Continuing with this topic, the latest "rumor" is that Boots (the new pharmacy chain Al-Shaya has recently secured) will be opening a location in Souk Sharq. If this is true, it would appear that the Al-Shaya group is actually investing more in the Souk Sharq mall.

Koweitien · January 8th, 2006, 07:46 PM

I'm glad to hear that as it is more logical for a company to expand their business rather than diminsh it. Moreover Alshaya owns something like 70% of the shops in Souq sharq so closing them would be bad for business for Souq Sharq in general.

Towers · January 9th, 2006, 01:23 AM

are these souqs bigger then the one in Dubai????????????

Koweitien · January 9th, 2006, 02:23 AM

Well what we're talking about here ,Souq Sharq, is a mall and not a traditional open market. From what I remember I think that the one in Kuwait is as big as the one in Dubai

Koweitien · January 15th, 2006, 04:59 AM

Does anyone know what is this design for ?

It says that is a themed shopping mall designed by Rand Soellner while on site in Kuwait. It might be called Oasis Mall

AlOnSi · January 15th, 2006, 05:17 AM

I believe this is The Avenue Mall located on the 5th ring road near shuwaikh

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=232430

vana8 · January 15th, 2006, 05:48 AM

You may be right Alonsi. The "wave" look definitely reminds me of the current Avenues Mall.

But the upcoming mall in the new Sahara Golf Club may also be a possibility (the name Sahara is related to Oasis). I heard that this new mall at the Sahara will be quiet large, about the same size as Fanar.

I'll look into it and let you know if and when I get any info.

Koweitien · January 15th, 2006, 06:37 AM

Yea come to think of it ,it does look like the avenues mall.

Ikarus_q8 · January 22nd, 2006, 03:17 AM

Hi guys , just thought of dedicating a thrid for every day discussion , greeting and introducing each other , kind of like a (dewaniyah) as the name suggests . I hope u'll all like the idea

.

Koweitien · January 22nd, 2006, 03:19 AM

I think this is a great idea. I was thinking of suggesting a chit-chat thread

***Skoulikimou*** · January 22nd, 2006, 03:24 AM

that is a great idea Ikarus_q8 , i was thinking of such a tread long time ago

but sense you guys do not participate that much

(ex Dubliner&Ikarus_q8

), then there was no point of making it in the first place.

***Skoulikimou*** · January 22nd, 2006, 03:26 AM

i was thinking of changing the name if the thread into Sky Diwaniyah , what do you thing guys ?

Ikarus_q8 · January 22nd, 2006, 03:28 AM

mmmmmm , I know the forumers should be more actice , w kel shay 3aleek but I promise I will help up with best I can . Also dubliner ma yga9er . By the way I thought I am used to seeying much more than me , u and dubliner typing and posting here and there . Where have they gone!!!!!!!!!
inshallah net3awan w enbaye'6 el wayh

Koweitien · January 22nd, 2006, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoulikimou

that is a great idea Ikarus_q8 , i was thinking of such a tread long time ago

but sense you guys to not participate that much

(ex Dubliner&Ikarus_q8

), then there was no point of making it in the first place.

I check SSC like everyday but somedays there isn't much to talk about

I think that the other forumers should help you in getting updates

***Skoulikimou*** · January 22nd, 2006, 03:32 AM

this thread is a sticky from today

Ikarus_q8 · January 22nd, 2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoulikimou

i was thinking of changing the name if the thread into Sky Diwaniyah , what do you thing guys ?

will then if thats a must just call it (diwaniyah) or (the diwaniyah) , just keep the traditional sound of it .
what do you think?????

Gilgamesh · January 22nd, 2006, 03:32 AM

cool thread.

January 1st, 2006, 10:52 PM	#1
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	The Chit Chat Thread (Part 1) I've heard a rumour on one of the kuwaiti blogs that Al Shaya group will remove all their shops in Souq Sharq and instead open them in The 5th Avenue Mall. Would anyone now if that's true or not ? And is the 5th Avenue mall the same project as The Avenue Mall project or is it something else ?

January 15th, 2006, 04:59 AM	#8
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	Mall ? Does anyone know what is this design for ? It says that is a themed shopping mall designed by Rand Soellner while on site in Kuwait. It might be called Oasis Mall

January 15th, 2006, 05:17 AM	#9
AlOnSi بوسعود Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mishref Posts: 181 Likes (Received): 0	I believe this is The Avenue Mall located on the 5th ring road near shuwaikh http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=232430 __________________ "What worries you, masters you." John Locke

January 15th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#11
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	Yea come to think of it ,it does look like the avenues mall. Last edited by Koweitien; January 21st, 2006 at 07:14 PM.

January 22nd, 2006, 03:17 AM	#12
Ikarus_q8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 74 Likes (Received): 0	Sky Diwaniyah Hi guys , just thought of dedicating a thrid for every day discussion , greeting and introducing each other , kind of like a (dewaniyah) as the name suggests . I hope u'll all like the idea .

January 2nd, 2006, 01:06 AM	#2
vana8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 57 Likes (Received): 0	Although I have yet to hear this rumour, it may very well be true. The Al-Shaya group had recently purchased a controlling stake in the Mabanee group (owners of the Avenues Mall). Also, the entire board of Mabanee group resigned sometime in November I think.

January 2nd, 2006, 12:06 PM	#3
differences75 Differences75 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	I have heard similar rumors, and although al shaya group bought a controlling stake, i doubt they will close all thier shops at sharq mall, its not a good strategy, comparing this with how they are expnading in dubai

January 8th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#4
vana8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 57 Likes (Received): 0	Continuing with this topic, the latest "rumor" is that Boots (the new pharmacy chain Al-Shaya has recently secured) will be opening a location in Souk Sharq. If this is true, it would appear that the Al-Shaya group is actually investing more in the Souk Sharq mall.

January 8th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#5
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	I'm glad to hear that as it is more logical for a company to expand their business rather than diminsh it. Moreover Alshaya owns something like 70% of the shops in Souq sharq so closing them would be bad for business for Souq Sharq in general.

January 9th, 2006, 01:23 AM	#6
Towers BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 1	are these souqs bigger then the one in Dubai????????????

January 9th, 2006, 02:23 AM	#7
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	Well what we're talking about here ,Souq Sharq, is a mall and not a traditional open market. From what I remember I think that the one in Kuwait is as big as the one in Dubai

January 15th, 2006, 05:48 AM	#10
vana8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 57 Likes (Received): 0	You may be right Alonsi. The "wave" look definitely reminds me of the current Avenues Mall. But the upcoming mall in the new Sahara Golf Club may also be a possibility (the name Sahara is related to Oasis). I heard that this new mall at the Sahara will be quiet large, about the same size as Fanar. I'll look into it and let you know if and when I get any info.

January 22nd, 2006, 03:19 AM	#13
Koweitien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 0	I think this is a great idea. I was thinking of suggesting a chit-chat thread

January 22nd, 2006, 03:24 AM	#14
*Skoulikimou* Brief State of Euphoria Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kuwait City Posts: 4,149 Likes (Received): 2	that is a great idea Ikarus_q8 , i was thinking of such a tread long time ago but sense you guys do not participate that much (ex Dubliner&Ikarus_q8 ), then there was no point of making it in the first place. __________________ The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves but wiser people so full of doubts.. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

January 22nd, 2006, 03:26 AM	#15
*Skoulikimou* Brief State of Euphoria Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kuwait City Posts: 4,149 Likes (Received): 2	i was thinking of changing the name if the thread into Sky Diwaniyah , what do you thing guys ? __________________ The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves but wiser people so full of doubts.. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

January 22nd, 2006, 03:28 AM	#16
Ikarus_q8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 74 Likes (Received): 0	mmmmmm , I know the forumers should be more actice , w kel shay 3aleek but I promise I will help up with best I can . Also dubliner ma yga9er . By the way I thought I am used to seeying much more than me , u and dubliner typing and posting here and there . Where have they gone!!!!!!!!! inshallah net3awan w enbaye'6 el wayh

January 22nd, 2006, 03:32 AM	#18
*Skoulikimou* Brief State of Euphoria Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kuwait City Posts: 4,149 Likes (Received): 2	this thread is a sticky from today __________________ The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves but wiser people so full of doubts.. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

January 22nd, 2006, 03:32 AM	#20
Gilgamesh . Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221 Likes (Received): 0	cool thread.

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