Doha

ALI BIN ALI: THE PERFECT PARTNER

Ali Bin Ali Group is one of the most trusted and reliable names in the industry, operating in Qatar for the past seven decades, and still growing strong. The family-run group has been involved in bringing numerous development projects to life over the years, and is currently operating its newest exciting development: the conceptually-revolutionary Katara Plaza shopping mall, at Katara Cultural Village.

This commitment towards excellence, and the long-standing relationships with local, regional and international partners, as well as its association with over 300 independent brands, strengthens ABA Group’s position as the perfect fit for the finest retail solutions in Qatar.

ABA Group has a history of partnering with leading brands and franchises from around the world, and across a diverse range of businesses, including: FMCG, Luxury & Fashion, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Production & Event Planning, Beverages, Medical, Information & Communication Technology, Printing, Media & Publishing, Contracting and Supermarkets. It has played a pioneering role in contributing significantly to Qatar’s progress and development over the years, with numerous impressive projects in its portfolio.

TRUST EXPERTISE

NABEEL ALI BIN ALI Vice Chairman & EVP, Ali Bin Ali Group

The Ali Bin Ali Group has been initiating strong and successful partnerships for decades. The Group’s decision to foster a partnership with Galeries Lafayette was influenced by our commitment to reach across borders and bring in the world’s most respected brands to Qatar and the region. As a highly respected upscale french Department Store, with a spectacular reputation, Galeries Lafayette stood out from its competition, as the preferred choice for Qatar and as a perfect partner for the Ali Bin Ali Group.

The Ali Bin Ali Group and Galeries Lafayette have much in common. Long decades of history, a rich heritage, a passion for uniting retail and culture. These shared attributes make a perfect combination, uniting our strengths, to offer Qatar’s market a matchless experience.

The Ali Bin Ali Group is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Galeries Lafayette in Qatar, delivering the ultimate, prestigious, retail experience.

“The Ali Bin Ali Group is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Galeries

Lafayette in Qatar, delivering the ultimate, prestigious,

retail experience.”

PHILIPPE HOUZÉExecutive Chairman, Galeries Lafayette Group

The Galeries Lafayette Group is delighted to bring its 120 years of history and expertise in fashion and commerce to Qatar with the forthcoming opening of this unique Galeries Lafayette flagship located in the heart of Katara Plaza. It is a great honour to carry out this project with the renowned Ali Bin Ali Group, with whom we share the same values and ambitions to offer our customers a constantly reinvented shopping experience, offering renewed brands from affordable to premium. With this first Galeries Lafayette flagship in Doha designed by the talented architect Bruno Moinard, the Galeries Lafayette Group also confirms its commitment in promoting the “French Art of Living” internationally. We are confident that this project will be a great success and will offer our local and international customers a different way to shop.

“We are confident that this project will be a great success

and will offer our local and international customers a different way to shop.”

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Paris 1927 Paris 2002Berlin 1996

INTRODUCTION

For over 120 years, Galeries Lafayette has been a progressive name in global retail creativity.Through its business activities and its corporate patronage engagements, Galeries Lafayette always supports creation in fashion, art, design and architecture.

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Doha, Qatar 2017

Dubai 2009

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HISTORY

THE CURRENT GALERIES LAFAYETTE FEATURES STUNNING CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE INSPIRED BY BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS AND INNOVATIVE FASHION.

GALERIES LAFAYETTE: MODERNITY INSPIRED FROM A HERITAGE OF BEAUTY

The historic legacy of Galeries Lafayette stretches back to 1894, when cousins Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn realised their family dream of opening a fashion store in Paris. Quickly becoming an icon of parisian fashion, the flagship storefront could barely contain the eminence and expansion of the vision in Galeries Lafayette. Its distinction as a regarded retailer of everything from fashion to accessories, such as leather goods, shoes, watches and jewellery, to beauty, interiors and gourmet food, soon spread into the waiting world.

Today, Galeries Lafayette stands as an uncontested institution in the international epicentres of elegancein which it is found, from Berlin to Beijing to Dubai.With a presence of over 60 stores worldwide anda daily footfall of over 3 million visitors, Galeries Lafayette continues to be one of the most recognisable names in the world, and an illustrious beacon to all thosewho would inspire and aspire within the luxuryfashion industry.

Photography by Patricia Canino for 4BI Bruno Moinard

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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Paris

WE ESTABLISH A DIALOGUE WITH OUR CUSTOMERS AND EXPLAIN TRENDS FROM A LIBERATING POINT OF VIEW TO BETTER INSPIRE THEM

THE GALERIES LAFAYETTE CULTURE: ATTITUDE WITH PURPOSE

When it comes to popularisinga cultural trend, it’s all about attitude. Throughout its history, Galeries Lafayette has had plenty of that. It has embraced new ways of thinking in terms of how the shopping and retail experience is perceived and was never shy of challenging its norms.

And at the heart of this was the attention given to design. To demonstrate its commitment towards embedding an innovative design culture, Galeries Lafayette introduced the concept of ‘Fashion Festival’, celebrating artistic expression for two decades.

It continues to break new grounds because of this daring attitude, perfectly embodied in its audacious and memorable stunts which started in 1919, when the first ever airplane successfully landed on a city building rooftop. That same rooftop in the middle of the bustling city of Paris became the first-of-its-kind rooftop aviation school.

This historical moment reflects Galeries Lafayette continuous quest to explore uncharted territories.

ATTITUDE

THE GALERIES LAFAYETTE PHILOSOPHY: TURNING EVERY VISIT INTO A UNIQUE SHOPPING EVENT

We understand that each customer is expecting something great and special from their visit to our stores. That’s why we look at every storefront as an opportunity to astonish our guests, not just with grand presents, but with grand presence. From amazing staging to inspiring offers and products, and through careful attention from our dedicated staff, we celebrate the desire for newness and creativity. That has always been a key philosophy of Galeries Lafayette. We built a strong lovemark and inspired millions by encouraging the boldness of retail-tainment and bringing the audacious into our client’s life. And this is how we instill a rather liberating retail experience the world over. We glorify this never-ending need for renewal that our customers constantly seek. We inspire and energise them every day, here, at Katara Plaza. Our values are the principles we live by, to guide our behaviour and to act as a corporate compass to ensure we keep on the right path internally and express ourselves in a consistent manner externally.

GENEROUS INSPIRING CREATIVE

DOHA GREETS PARIS

The growing magnificence of Qatar will welcome the legendary parisian Department Store into its heart. Filled with contrasts and yet sharing elements of style born from nature, the modern urban facade with its wave-like architecture will resemble the flowing dunes of the desert. The rich golden frieze will hark back to Theophile Bader’s dream in Paris of creating a ‘luxury bazar’ with golden light filtering through a domed roof flooding through into a grand hall below. Doha’s very meaning of rounded bays perfectly complements such a dream to this very day. Paris will be symbolised through stunning design that embodies the perfect combination of form and function with warm golden colours, stunning plasterwork and all naturally illuminated through the magnificent stained-glass cupola.

DOHA: A JEWEL IN THE DESERT

A sovereign country on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Qatar is ranked first in the world based on GDP per capita primarily due to its vast oil and gas reserves. That said, Qatar is diversifying its economy to secure this high standard of living and has made this one of the four fundamental guiding principles of the country’s 2030 vision. Human, social and environmental development comprise the others principles guiding the country’s future.

Qatar is superbly positioned given it epitomises where East meets West and North meets South, this is facilitated by a world-class airport that services flights throughout the region and across the world. A population of 2.3 million people is complemented by increasing tourist visitors, with 3 million visitor arrivals in 2014 due to reach 9 million by 2030. This stable economy has the cultural and natural assets to complement the economic ones and ensure that the country can look forward to a bright future.

HIGHSTANDARD

DEVELOP-MENT

Katara

The Pearl

Lusail

ExhibitionCenter

City Center Doha

West BayLagoon

Souq Waqif

Corniche

Museum ofIslamic Art

Doha Port

Dhow Harbour

Sheraton Park

Al BidaPark

PalmTree Island

Doha Center

Persian Gulf

Al Wakra

Al Rayyan

UmmSalal

Al Khor

Al Shamal

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Katara

KEY BUILDINGS

Amphitheatre

Screening Venues

Restaurants / Cafés

Family Activites

Katara Plaza+ underground parking for 2000 cars

Persian Gulf

Al Wakra

Al Rayyan

UmmSalal

Al Khor

Al Shamal

QatarDoha

Katara

Katara Beach

0.1 km away from Metro Station 3.8 km away from The Pearl-Qatar6.1 km away from City Center Mall 11.4 km away from Musheireb Downtown11.4 km away from Museum of Islamic Art11.5 km away from Souq Waqif12.7 km away from Lusail13.2 km away from Qatar National Museum 24.7 km away from Hamad International Airport

DOHA MAP WEST BAY MAP

KATARA MAP

KATARA

The Cultural Village Foundation is an exceptional project of hope for human interaction through art and cultural exchange – a project made possible thanks to the inspired vision, solid faith and wise leadership of HH Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.Katara Cultural Village is unique and the most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara Cultural Village aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.

In line with the goals set forward by the Qatar National Vision 2030, Katara Cultural Village serves as a guardian to the heritage and traditions of Qatar and endeavours to spread awareness about the importance of every culture and civilization and as such, Katara hosts international, regional and local festivals, workshops, performances and exhibitions.

Katara Cultural Village attracts approximately 9 million visitors annually, with large scale events and cultural festivals that are held throughout the year, ensuring a continuous flow of traffic into the area.

HERITAGE TRADITIONS

KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE; where some of the best cultural programmes and artistic events are held all-year-round in Qatar, bringing thousands of people together in a festive and vibrant atmosphere.

WHERE RETAIL MEETS CULTURE:KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE

Galeries Lafayette Doha will be located within the newly developed Katara Plaza at the heart of Katara Cultural Village, home to a thriving and bustling cultural scene. Katara hosts manyz spectacular festivities, cultural events and activities all-year-round, drawing large crowds to the area.

This will further ensure growing footfall trickling into Galeries Lafayette and provide visitors to the store with a diverse mixture of retail experience and entertainment. It also reflects Galeries Lafayette’s commitment towards merging art and culture with fashion and retail within the fabric of the experience it offers.

CULTURETOURISM

KATARA PLAZA: THE OUTDOOR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Katara Plaza is an upcoming outdoor commercial centre in the heart of Katara development.

The iconic commercial plaza is being built on 38,000 square meters. It comprises shops, department stores, restaurants, boutique hotel suites, serviced apartments, office spaces, and a unique mall for children; all built over four stories of vast basement parking.

With the beautiful green surroundings, and wide-open spaces, Katara Plaza will be one of Qatar’s main open-air, walkable shopping malls. Combining all the key features and facilities of retail entertainment with a touch of culture and art, the outdoor will be air conditioned, providing goers with the perfect environment to enjoy their favourite activities all-year-round.

In addition to housing exclusive local, regional and international retailers as well as world-renowned franchises, Katara Plaza will offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy all that Katara Cultural Village has to offer due to its proximity.

Katara Plaza is infused within the fabric of what makes Katara such a unique and valuable location in Qatar, introducing an all-round experience to visitors. From the landscaping, to the sandstone buildings and interconnected walkways, Katara Plaza is all about enriching the retail experience.

Given temperatures in Doha can rise to around40 degrees Celsius in the summer months, providinga comfortable climate in which to shop, dine and enjoyis essential and catered for as visitors might expect.What will prove unexpected will be the first exteriorair conditioning system that delivers an average25 degree Celsius climate within a 40 degree environment. Meaning visitors can enjoy their retail entertainment inside and out.

INSIGHT ENGAGE-MENTHERITAGEVISION

CHILDREN’S MALLThe Children’s Mall is a unique,

first-of-its-kind shopping

experience specifically built to

cater to all children’s needs.

HOTEL

CHILDREN'S MALL

KATARA PLAZA

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EVIANSPA

FASHIONBRANDS

BOUTIQUEHOTEL

EVIANSPA

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED, LOCALLYRELEVANTKatara Plaza will offer the epitome of style, whether classic or contemporary. From illustrious heritage brands such as Balmain who have become one of the ‘kings’ of French fashion, clothing legendary actresses such as Brigitte Bardot and Ava Gardner to chic linen from Antonio Aiello at 100% Capri who has made this beautiful fabric his own and is wonderfully suited to Qatar’s warm climate.

For those seeking to get the look that royalty and celebrities currently enjoy, Katara Plaza will be welcoming the iconic London hairdresser Michael Charalambous at Nyumba Salon. Nyumba means home in Swahili and visitors will certainly be made welcome, though that welcome may feel more African that Qatari given Michael’s interior design style.

Once shopping is over for the day, visitors will be able to find the ultimate in relaxation from the Evian Spa. With a philosophy of wellness through water Evian’s history stretches back to 1824 when it welcomed guests to its thermal baths. Today the evian®SPA concept stretches beyond its French roots and Katara Plaza is delighted to welcome such an illustrious and complementary brand through its doors. Treatments in all evian®SPAs are represented by four distinct experiences: Celestial, Mineral, Precious and Vitalising. Based on the belief of a health through water, the refined evian®SPA experience is one that will refresh and relax visitors’ bodies and minds.

THE DESIGNER BEHIND GALERIES LAFAYETTE DOHAAs one of the most influential designers and architects in the world, Bruno Moinard with 4Bi & Associés’ style has become synonymous with art and luxury. Utilising these two elements within his designs is what made his constantly relevant to contemporary design, elegance and modern art.

When describing his style, it is easy to see that it is unique in the sense that it does not pay attention solely to fashion, but that it is both timeless and effortless, and that it answers in an artistic and aesthetic manner to the challenge at hand.

It’s from his origins in Dieppe, and his fascination for the sea and the milky alabaster of the coastline that Bruno Moinard developed his love for light, for strong, simple lines, transparency and the essence of things.

A graduate of the French National School of Applied Arts and Crafts, he began his career in 1979 with several prestigious collaborations, notably within the agency Ecart International, founded by Andrée Putman, before leaving in 1995 to found his own agency, 4BI.

Minimalism with warmth, simplicity without austerity, elegance and timelessness: it is around these qualities that the work of Bruno Moinard is defined.

For this reason, Moinard has had a long-standing relationship with Galeries Lafayette, who have employed his remarkable skills and vision in creating designs for their stores.

Bringing this world-renowned department store to Qatar through the Katara Plaza project, Ali Bin Ali Group ensured that Galeries Lafayette encapsulated the same vision and spirit by employing Moinard’s skills in designing the 14,000 sqm space.

Galeries Lafayette at Katara Plaza will feature stunning interior designs that are inspired by a harmonious marriage of traditions and modernity, creating an unparalleled shopping environment for visitors.

“When describing his style, it is easy to see that it is unique in the sense that it does not pay attention solely to fashion, but that it is both timeless and effortless, and that it answers in an artistic and aesthetic manner to the challenge at hand.”

HANDBAGSBEAUTY

GROUND FLOOR The ground floor will be the heartbeat of the store, inviting the visitor on a stylish journey through expansive beauty and cosmetics emporium housing the world’s most elite brands and onward to an elegant transition into the luxury world of handbags and accessories that hosts an impressive portfolio of desired brands.

Moving through to luxury watches and fine jewellery, the visitor experience will be one of refined luxury with an unparalleled collection of the world’s most desired brands. The floor will also ‘Café Luxe’ defined by its quintessential French approach offering stylish and delicate favourites.

JEWELLERY

Beauty Area

Handbags

WOMEN

FIRST FLOORThe first floor will be dedicated to families and display the best in women's ready-to-wear, childrenswear and menswear. Women's ready-to-wear will cover a sweeping landscape inhabited by a carefully curated collection of luxury, designer and premium brands.

The visitor journey will continue with a beautifully formed childrenswear department housing exclusive brands for both girls and boys. Menswear will bea dynamic and contemporary space, designed withthe confident and modern gent in mind and the brand portfolio will be selected to reflect this approach. Our largest restaurant ‘Feu’, will be a tantalising Mediterranean restaurant with beautiful landscaped terracing, making it the perfect family dining destination.

MENKIDS

Childrenswear

Menswear

SECOND FLOORThe second floor will be a beautiful destination with a truly femininespirit showcasing ladies’ shoes, women's eveningwear and lingerie. The ladies’ shoes department will be a place of pure desire with a collection of designer brands unrivalled in department storesacross the Middle East.

The women's eveningwear section will be a very exclusive in terms of both design and collection of brands, with its own private L’Orangerie café offering refreshments in a beautiful setting. Ladies’ lingerie will offer discerning visitors a carefully selected collection of brands within an elegant, discrete environment. The contemporary, yet stylish Pavillon Chocolat will surround the main atrium and serve a mixture of chocolate and ice cream creations. Additionally, visitors will be able to discover Le Jardin, a unique experience offering dining within an amazing external roof garden oasis.

SHOES EVENING-WEAR LINGERIE

Shoes

Eveningwear

THIRD FLOORThe third floor will be a world dedicated to service and luxury. The floor will be designed and created with one aim in mind, visitors.

The floor will deliver an unrivalled level of luxury to visitors, both in the exquisitely designed VIP Suites with private terracing as well as through the vast array of visitor services offered by our expertly trained team.The third floor will be a truly unique visitor experience.

CONCIER-GERIE

VIPSERVICES

Café Luxe

Pavillon Chocolat

Feu

A MENU OF TASTEFUL EXPERIENCES Café LuxeBearing all characteristics and traditions of a ‘Grand Café’, Café Luxe will welcome visitors into a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Sprinkled with subtle and classical references, the decor will offer visitors not simply dining, but a tasteful experience. The Café will host elegant counters displaying house-made pastries and desserts, giving a tone of refinement. FeuThe Restaurant Feu will bring visitors into the rich environment of Mediterranean architecture. Feu will be built around the theatre of fire; the honesty of an open kitchen with real flame cooking. Given the warm, lively decor, visitors will enjoy the enchanting experience of family-style dining, relaxed and easygoing.

Pavillon ChocolatVisitors will be able to sit in an exciting authentic French atelier, surrounded by the best artisan chocolate makers in the world and take in the sensory delights of the sights, smells and sounds of a busy chocolate factory. Pavillon Chocolat will be truly pure retail theatre from the ice craft lab to the glacé nitro bar, the chocolate retail display to the connoisseur counter, the chocolate making process to the workshop tasting and from the crêpes station to the artisan library. Le JardinLe Jardin will be a unique, exciting, engaging and instagrammable place on the rooftop with a shisha bar and intimate booth-style seating. The garden terrace will be a hidden jewel in the Galeries Lafayette crown - an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the heart of Doha. Visitors will discover a rooftop garden that will become a true destination for Qatar’s fashionistas to relax, smoke and eat. L’Orangerie L’Orangerie will be a hidden gem, an exclusive space offering privacy and tranquillity. Appealing to ladies who appreciate the finest quality, this will become a place to spend time and relax in the privacy of friends and family. Visitors will be able to drop by and recharge their batteries in the contemporary version of a conservatory with a small shaded terrace and breakout cafe area.

A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHERIn bringing legendary parisian style to Doha, visitors can expect to be treated like clients. Beyond findingan exceptional team of retail professionals to assist them, visitors can look forward to the finest international, regional and local brands as well as elegant and light dining alternatives and even a private conciergerie and VIP services – collectively offering true savoir faire and all set within an exceptional and inspirational environment.

Galeries Lafayette brings together the perfect blendof innovative technology and personalised service, enabling visitors to take advantage of digitisation throughout so they can find what they are looking for quickly and efficiently and browse without intrusion in addition to having an exceptional team of retail experts on hand when visitors need assistance. This digitisation is realised for visitors and brands alike. For visitors, it connects in the form of a fully responsive multi-platform app, which enables them to engage with Galeries Lafayette and its brands. For brands themselves, a digital network throughout the store enables them to have a genuine digital presence including integrating RFID and motion sensor technology. Wayfinding, digital windows, virtual technology and projections will also enable brands to connect with visitors using engaging and relevant media. Moreover, Galeries Lafayette will be designed to bean experience in its own right. This is delivered through many architectural and artistic designs from structural to window displays to give visitors the unique Galeries Lafayette feeling, so a visitor is not simply coming to shop or dine but actually be engaged with their environment and feel not only welcomed but inspired.

INNOVA-TION SERVICES EXPERIENCE

TEAM

TEAMWORKPerformance

Talent

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Partnership

Collaboration

SYNERGY

COHESIVE

NETWORKConnected

THE TEAM BEHIND GALERIES LAFAYETTE DOHABringing one of the most well-established and globally celebrated department stores to Qatar required putting together an exceptional team of experts and professionals in the retail and shopping industry, in an effort to ensure meeting the high standards expected.Ali Bin Ali Group assembled a strong core team that has overseen the complete process of bringing the concept to life locally, led byDavid Miller, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Doha. Mr Miller has over 20 years of experience in the industry, working with the best international brands.

Operationally, David is focused on engendering a professional and customer-serviced focused culture borne out of his many years working in Harrods. In addition to the team he is assembling around him, David can call upon a highly experienced international team in Galeries Lafayette Paris who are fully engaged with the project and offer support to the Doha team throughout every part of the process, leading up to the opening of the store and beyond.

TEAM

WHY GALERIES LAFAYETTE?

Qatar has a population of more than 2.3 million, 90% of which reside within the capital Doha. Katara Cultural Village is stretched over an area of 2 million sqm. Katara Plaza occupies an areaof 38,000 sqm divided as follows:

Fantastic location guaranteeing maximum exposure and accessibility

EXPOSURE & ACCESS

Over 9 million visitors to Katara Cultural Village

9+ MILLION VISITORS

World-class management team

WORLD-CLASSTEAM

Premium retail space at the outdoor shopping center Katara Plaza

PREMIUM RETAIL SPACE

Central location at the heart of the capital Doha

CENTRAL LOCATION

One of the world’s largest and most reputed department stores

WORLD'S LARGEST & MOSTREPUTED

Over 120 years of experience in global retail creativity

120+ YEARSEXPERIENCE

Spread over 14,000 sqm

14,500SQM

• 14,500 sqm - Galeries Lafayette• 3,200 sqm - Children's Mall• 2,700 sqm - Evian Spa• 3,700 sqm - Boutique Hotel• 4,200 sqm - Fashion, Jewellery, Accessories and Art• 1,500 sqm - Restaurants, Cafe, Gourmet Retail• Underground Parking for 2000 cars

FLOOR PLANS

Ground floor Galeries Lafayette DohaFirst Floor Galeries Lafayette DohaSecond Floor Galeries Lafayette DohaThird Floor Galeries Lafayette Doha

THIRD FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR