Marina World
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Kuwait's largest shopping and entertainment complex, Marina World, opened its first phase to international acclaim in November 2002. The second phase of the complex followed in early 2004, and the third and final phase opened towards the end of 2005. It is located on the beachfront in Kuwait's exclusive shopping district of Salmiya, and is home to many restaurants, shops, a convention hall, promenade areas, and a five-star hotel. Since opening, the entire complex has received over fifteen million visitors and reports stellar business.
[edit] Phase One: Marina Mall
Marina Mall, designed in a beautiful neo-classical Spanish design, opened in November 2002. The mall's exterior is characterized by its distinct red, blue, and beige paint, and red roof tiles. The circular Central Plaza is surrounded by restaurants and cafes, including Starbucks Coffee and the Lenotre Restaurant. The Plaza's centerpiece is a large, spectacular glass fountain, and the area is topped with one of the largest glass domes in the Middle East, which is equipped with a sail that moves automatically in the direction of the sun.
Some of the stores and restaurants in the Mall include:
- Hugo Boss *Givenchy *Porsche Design *Trafalgar *Tag Heuer*Davidoff *Mac *Foot Locker *Clair's *Verona *Massimo Dutti *Next*Limited Too RIver Island *Damas *Mac&More *Boots *Rolex *EchoPersona
- Ecco *Mexx*Energie*Zerbaft*Va va Voom*Faith*Pearl Opticals
- H&M*The Body Shop*Liz Clairborne*Oasis*Morgan De toi*FCUK*Guess
- On Time Plus*Camaieu*Mango *ALDO *ALDO accessories*Wolford
- Cerutti*Boss orange*Harley-Davidson*Nitya*Timberland*Adidas
- Hallmark*Al Shaya Perfumes*Accesorize*Diesel*Catimini*Zara*Oysho
- Promod*Virgin Megastore*The Athletes Foot*Polo Sport- Ralph Lauren
- On Time*Pull&Bear*Jade Fashion*Reminiscines*Nine West*Paul
- Water Lemon*Star Bucks*Le Notre*Mc donalds*KFC*Baskin Robbins
- Cine Escape*KUDU*Dip n Crunch*Texas Chicken*Zatar*Teriyaki
- Gulf Royal Chinese*Great Steak and Potato*Mugal Mahal*Kurdo*Burger King
- Pastamania*Fatoosh*Domino's Pizza Party Land Gift gate
Moonlight Studio Toy Land
A multi-screen cinema and the food court are located on the second floor of the mall.
[edit] Phase Two: Marina Crescent
The Marina Crescent opened in early 2004 in the same design as its Mall counterpart, and is located directly across the highway from Marina Mall. The Crescent is composed entirely of restaurants and some gift shops. It is directly linked to the Mall by a panoramic, 100-meter long, air-conditioned bridge. Some of the restaurants and cafes in the Crescent are:
- The second Starbucks Coffee branch in the complex
- Asha's Indian restaurant
- Biella, a contemporary Italian trattoria
- The Chocolate Bar
- Johnny Rockets
- Kei
- TGI Friday's
- Casper And Gambini's
- Costa Coffee
- Krispy Kreme
[edit] Phase Three: The Waterfront
The Waterfront is Marina World's final project. It features the five-star deluxe Marina Hotel, a large marina, three-kilometer long walking paths, basketball courts, a skatepark, the Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmad Theater & Hall, and a spectacular Hard Rock Cafe. The entire facility has been completed, signalling the completion of Kuwait's largest and most prestigious development. The end of the project's construction has rejuvenated the Salmiya seafront, with a more attractive roadside and the construction of many new and signature landmarks.
