Paris Gallery opens first store in Oman

Luxury retailer Paris Gallery has opened its first franchise store at Opera Galleria in Muscat.

Luxury retailer Paris Gallery has opened its first franchise store at Opera Galleria in Muscat. The event was attended by Sayyed Saud bin Hilal bin Hamad Al Busaidi, minister of state and governor of Muscat, Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim, CEO of Paris Gallery Group of Companies, and Salim bin Abdullah Al Rawas, chairman of Oman Luxury.

The UAE-based retailer has forayed into Oman to serve the needs of the luxury market. The launch of the new outlet reinforces the retailer's strategic expansion plans in the region. The store is spread over 1,200 square metres and houses a vast array of international luxury brands in watches, perfumes, cosmetics, eyewear, accessories and leather goods.

"With Paris Gallery's solid reputation and expertise in luxury retail and customer service, we will deliver a state-of-the-art retail experience in Oman. We look forward to accelerated growth through our on-going focus on luxury and service," said Al Rawas.

Al Fahim said: "We are happy and proud to announce the opening of our first store in Oman in response to the high demand for luxury retail concepts and superior service in the country. Oman is a strategic market for Paris Gallery and the new store in partnership with Oman Luxury is part of our vision to expand our presence in the region. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with our stakeholders and the consumers of this country."

Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Qasmi, director of retail and business development, Royal Opera House Muscat, said: "We are honoured to have Paris Gallery, the most notable name in the Middle East in the areas of perfumes, cosmetics and accessories to be with us in Opera Galleria, the destination of luxury shopping in Muscat. Paris Gallery is located in a prime location and showcases a number of international brands under one roof. We are confident that Paris Gallery will be an added value not only to Opera Galleria but also to the entire luxury retail market in Muscat because of its reputation and its portfolio of distinguished regional and global awards."

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