IKEA, the leading brand for Life at Home, announced the opening of IKEA Al Khiran, its fourth customer meeting point in Kuwait
With summer now upon us, we find ourselves heading south for some much needed Al Khiran vibes. From finding the best beach essentials to the perfect solutions to furnish our summer homes, we know that IKEA is always right by our side. With the latest IKEA opening in Tamdeen’s Al Khiran Mall, customers are now invited to discover IKEA’s fourth customer meeting point in Kuwait.
The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Mr. AbdulMohsen Al Homaizi Owner and Board Member of Al Homaizi Limited, Mr. Adel Al Shamali, Board Member of Al Homaizi Limited, and Mr. Marino Maganto the Chief Executive Officer of IKEA Al Homaizi Ltd, and attended by many distinguished guests, including Mr. Mohammed Jassim Al Marzouq the Chairman of Tamdeen and Mr. Avijit Yadav the Chief Executive Officer of Tamdeen.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to our board and partners in Tamdeen for their support to make this day possible. You have been fundamental in making IKEA Al Khiran a reality. We are proud to be able to be part of the exciting development of Al Khiran area”, said Maganto.
Al Khiran is Kuwait’s first hybrid shopping destination bringing together value shopping, entertainment, unique F&B offerings, and a full waterfront experience with the country’s biggest marina.
“In this exciting environment, IKEA Al Khiran is also special, I must say, it is unique! IKEA Al Khiran offers unique and exciting home furnishing solutions, with amazing prices 365 days a year. Unique products that you will not find anywhere else at super reduced prices! You will enjoy surprising and unrepeatable deals every time you visit. We will make your day on every visit and make the experience so exciting that you will always be curious to come back”, explained Maganto.
In their new location, even the food offerings at IKEA Al Khiran have been tailored to beach and chalet goers’ needs. “You will enjoy the taste of the IKEA Food and the exclusive food offer only available in IKEA Al Khiran, like our bakery baskets to take away to your chalet or your boat, or just enjoy them by the sea, including our famous cheese croissants, Sweet mini pastries, and baguettes”, added Maganto.
IKEA Al Khiran has put more emphasis on beach houses, chalets and beach living. You are able to find outdoor and beach solutions that you cannot find at any of their other stores as they ensured that part of the range is more dedicated to the sea, but home products also remain prevalent. With beautiful solutions for your patio, bedroom pieces for your summer homes for under 100 KD and portable grills for under 10 KD for the best afternoon outdoors barbecue, there are bargain buys at IKEA Al Khiran that will give you the best beach experience this summer and beyond. With the promise of unrepeatable offers throughout the entire year, you will find yourself visiting IKEA Al Khiran several times throughout the year!
IKEA continues to be a pillar in Kuwait and the region as now expands to cover different areas of the country while ensuring that it stays true to its values. Speaking to Maganto, he said, “When we look at how we structure the homes such as the Functional Home, the Affordable Home and the On and Off Home, it’s really about people’s needs and dreams and wishes but also about their frustrations. Our aim has been to understand what the people want and provide solutions, not about selling individual products. That isn’t the success of IKEA. It’s more about focusing on what are your individual needs for your specific living situation and how we can help you have a more sustainable and organized life. Of course, all of this within a more affordable context”.
“Today, we are here to celebrate with you the opening of the unique IKEA Al Khiran, our fourth physical customer meeting point in Kuwait. It is our first IKEA in the south, but not the last. As you all know, we will open soon an IKEA store in The Warehouse Mall, in Subahiya. Both are key milestones in our strategic expansion plan in Kuwait, following all the amazing new developments of Kuwait and our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people”, continued Maganto.
Affordability is one of the key pillars of IKEA globally, which is working to make its operations more efficient to continue lowering prices, beyond the constraints of the current global economic situation. “This is one of the main long-term commitments we made with the people of Kuwait. With IKEA Al Khiran we continue to reach more people to be able to continue lowering our prices”, added Maganto.
“Our values play a significant role in our people’s strategy. We continuously develop our people to be the next generation of IKEA leaders and specialists with individualized plans that will allow them to grow with IKEA in Kuwait and abroad. We want our teams to grow with us for the long term. Our coworkers have the opportunity to work for a company with a strong culture and values, like honesty, humbleness, leadership by example, or togetherness and enthusiasm”, explained Maganto.
“All these values, in combination with a passion for retail and customer service, contribute towards building the IKEA brand. A brand that sides with the many; a brand that is humble and willing to learn and reinvent itself constantly, while at the same time remaining close, human, and down to earth,” said Maganto.
“I am convinced that IKEA Al Khiran will be a source of inspiration and joy for all our visitors. With the help of our knowledgeable and passionate coworkers and a fun and inspiring atmosphere, we hope to deliver an exciting and unforgettable IKEA experience that will make the day for all our visitors,” concluded Maganto.
Level up your life with IKEA by visiting IKEA The Avenues, IKEA 360, IKEA Assima Mall, IKEA Al Khiran or shopping online at www.IKEA.com.kw. For more information, please call 184 0408 or follow @IKEAKuwait on Instagram.
