Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences Officially Opens its Doors

Located within Tower A of Tamdeen Square, Kuwait’s newest opulent residential community, Grand Hyatt KuwaitResidences is situated in the vibrant Sabah Al Salem area. While offering the utmost privacy and sweeping sea views, the property benefits from a prime location along the Fahaheel Expressway. Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences is also within immediate proximity to the Sixth Ring Road, with easy access to Kuwait City and all the sights and delights of the destination.

“As Hyatt’s brand presence in the region continues to grow, so too does its luxury and lifestyle portfolio,” said Federico Mantoani, general manager of Grand Hyatt Kuwait and Grand Hyatt KuwaitResidences. “We are delighted to introduce Grand Hyatt’s residential concept toKuwait. The distinctive residences set a new standard for luxury living in the city, delivering the same level of elevated and upscale excellence that theGrand Hyatt and Hyatt brands are known for, backed by the vision of property owners, Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP.”

Expansive Living Spaces: Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences offers refined, residentially inspired living across 33 floors. The property includes 82 three-bedroom units measuring2,368 square feet (220 square meters), including one 4,682 square foot (435square meter) duplex with four bedrooms and spectacular views of the ArabianGulf. Featuring customized furnishings, impressive amenities and intricate details, each apartment offers unobstructed sea views and is intuitively designed with separate living zones for residents. A dedicated service area to accommodate live-in personnel in addition to storage rooms are also included to offer ultimate privacy.

Elevators whisk residents to private lobbies for each unit, and a layout of only three apartments per floor ensures a tranquil and secluded atmosphere for residents. A dedicated service elevator is also available for discreet deliveries to all units for residents to conveniently receive their deliveries at their doorstep. Additionally, six floors of parking are available to residents, with two spaces allocated for each unit.

Distinctive and Grand Amenities : Featuring distinguished amenity offerings, Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences welcomes residents with a 24-hour reception and concierge team to facilitate their needs. Housekeeping services for each unit are offered three times per week, within creased frequency as requested. A same-day laundry facility and complimentary shoeshine service also provide added convenience to residents.

At the heart of the public space is an airy residents’ lounge, offering tea and coffee to enjoy while also providing a comfortable setting for residents to meet, socialize or work.

With many residents interested in continuing their fitness routine, a24-hour fitness center is available to residents and features state-of-the-art equipment, along with a courtyard that is home to two indoor swimming pools for adults and children. Adjacent to the swimming pools is a furnished deck inviting residents to relax, while natural sunlight complements the space to create a warm and alluring atmosphere at all times of the day.

Al Khiran Mall Secures National Winner Title at the 2023 MEED Project Awards

SSH is delighted to announce that Al Khiran Mall, Kuwait’s first hybrid outlet mall, leisure, and lifestyle destination, located in the heart of Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City has been selected as the National Winner in the Leisure Project of the Year category at this year’s MEED Project Awards, in association with Mashreq.

The MEED Awards are intended for project teams that merit recognition for their high-calibre work, adherence to schedule, and client satisfaction in a safe and healthy work environment.

Nestled at the marina, the 750-metre-long, two-storey mall offers visitors a luxurious setting, blending shopping and leisure with picturesque waterfront views and a refreshing seabreeze. The enchanting Pearl area features a beautifully landscaped exterior,providing a relaxing oasis of greenery. With 300 retail stores, shoppers are spoiled for choice, while the stunning shopping complex houses renowned brands to fulfil every desire. The mall’s design showcases brilliance, from the glazed skylight roofing system that floods the interior with natural light to the striking perforated metal screens that create a symphony of light and shadow.Captivating plazas, family entertainment options, and a unique internal landscape further elevate the mall’s allure. Al Khiran Mall is not just a mall;it is an immersive experience that captures the essence of leisure, lifestyle,and luxury.

SSH is proud to have worked with Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP to deliver construction supervision and project management services for this new leisure and lifestyle destination, establishing Al Khiran Mall as one of the new hotspots in Kuwait.

Kuwait's Newest, Upgraded, and Rebranded Family Entertainment Destination Blasts Off in Al Khiran Mall

Tamdeen Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP and a leading provider of premier family entertainment in Kuwait, has opened its flagship Fun Tiki location in Al Khiran Mall, south of Kuwait in Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City.

Fun Tiki is a family entertainment destination that features a variety of unique and exciting rides, attractions, and arcade games for all ages. A key highlight is the one-of-a-kind Mega Mix ride in Kuwait, a wild experience that spins, flips, and lifts guests in all directions. Other thrilling rides include Space Bubble, which simulates the sensation of flying through the galaxy, and Zero Gravity, which allows guests to experience weightlessness as they spin 360 degrees at super high speed.

Fun Tiki is the exciting result of a complete renovation and rebranding of the former Infunity FEC, launched to reshape the entertainment landscape in Kuwait.

Grand Hyatt Kuwait: A grand architectural statement set to deliver on the promise of a uniquely opulent experience

Considered one of Kuwait's most anticipated and impressive hospitality developments in recent years, GrandHyatt Kuwait has begun the countdown to its official opening later this year.The impressive property, which marks a major milestone for both Hyatt HotelsCorporation and Kuwait based owners, Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP - Kuwait's leading mixed-use property developer - has already made a mark for itself as a new architectural landmark, and further reinforces Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP’s commitment to the development of the State of Kuwait by curating and building innovative projects.

Distinctive in its design and grand aesthetic, the hotel seeks to position itself as an urban sanctuary within a larger destination that has a unique story to tell. The 302-key luxury urban escape, with its impressive and majestic architectural design, delivered courtesy of CallisonRTKL, aims to set itself apart with signature guest experiences which forms an integral part of the country's most immersive luxury social and lifestyle complex.

The hotel's design was conceptualized to seamlessly integrate into the context of the surroundings, complementing the established architectural lines, visually and functionally, while still making a distinct architectural statement all on its own. As the tallest building in the area, the nine guest room floors offers truly unobstructed views from every angle.

One of the property's most distinguishing design features is its curved design, conceived and executed in lieu of a traditional rectangular outline to allow for a more natural and harmonizing integration into the existing architectural landscape. The hotel's exterior design complements the curvilinear design aesthetic of the 360 Mall extension with a series of layers that splay out with unique characteristics.

These multiple design features are focussed on achieving an environmentally responsive building – inspired by and adapted for the local climate and culture.

Impetus for the design of hotel's signature exterior derived from the date palm leaf, with specific attention given to the branches of the palm and their ridged shapes that provide the narrative for structure and shade. An inclined glazing system allows the façade to shade itself for large portions of the day, whilst angled vertical fins were fused between each guest room to provide additional self-shading as the sun’s angle drops later in the afternoons.

Large dynamic screens inspired by the mashrabiya were designed with a highly detailed gradient pattern at the podium, maintaining high visibility at eye level while increasing the amount of shade and privacy in various focal areas. From the outside, the mashrabiya presents a beautiful and enigmatic front. Overall, the mashrabiya successfully merges cultural values of heritage, traditional geometric visuals and ancient technical aspects, into something beautiful that has truly stood the test of time.

Speaking about the inspiration and motivation behind the project, hotel designer Dustin Wekesser, AssociatePrincipal at CallisonRTKL said: "The entire 360 Mall Kuwait development isa fantastic project with many great entrances and influxes, but as an architectural team, we wanted to make Grand Hyatt Kuwait feel more exclusive and opulent, to set it apart on an entirely different level of luxury. During the conceptualizing phase, we thought a lot about scale and how guests would perceive their arrival from multiple distances and reviewed several levels of detail to achieve this. The hotel is clean and bold from a distance, featuring details that are angled and large enough to be observed from the main roads.However, as a guest approaches the hotel, the details get smaller and more intricate, creating a dynamic and vibrant play of patterns, shadows, light and textures."

As part of a flourishing mixed-use development, the architectural planning of the hotel sought to ensure a fluid connection between the adjacent areas that allow guests the ease of flow back and forth from the hotel to the mall. Unique accesses was created at the main communal levels to bid guests a variety of entry and exit encounters.The restaurants and lounges take advantage of a design with clear sight lines to absorb mall activities, while other spaces offer a more intimate and private experience exclusive to hotel guests. The indoor pool at Noor spa, for example, are shielded and located on a sunken level, featuring a private spa garden sanctioned by large expanses of glass while still maintaining an exclusive level of privacy.

Moreover, Grand Hyatt Kuwait encapsulates several elegant and timeless multi-faceted event spaces, each dynamically configured to make every occasion unforgettable - as exceptional as the location itself. The hotel boasts a striking multi-purpose Grand Ballroom, with a hosting capacity of up to 1,560 guests. It features a central atrium, complete with a sprawling skylight and decorative screen, allowing the natural light to filter into the hotel's interior spaces while simultaneously reducing visibility for more private events such as weddings, conferences, grand galas, and cocktail receptions.

As anticipation grows and the hotel opening draws near, Grand Hyatt Kuwait has positioned itself to be the most sought after luxury hotel destination in Kuwait and a prime example of high-performance design for the entire region.

Tamdeen Entertainment launches its premier events destination “The Arena Kuwait”

Tamdeen Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP, and a pioneer in delivering unique and modern entertainment destinations in Kuwait, announced the official launch of ‘TheArena Kuwait’, a premier events destination located in Sheikh Jaber Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex that aims to transform the events and entertainment scene in Kuwait and throughout the region. The extravagantly designed venue further builds on Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP’s strategic vision of diversifying its range of offerings and destinations, focusing especially on elevating the entertainment industry through ‘The Arena Kuwait’.

The Arena Kuwait is an indoor multipurpose events venue with flexible seating for more than 5,000 guests. The spectacular and versatile facility can host a diverse range of world-class events, from family entertainment shows to live music concerts, consumer expos, and graduations, all in a dynamic layout that is set to “bring events to life”. The venue can also be transformed to host high-performance activities such as tennis and other popular sports.

Embracing its highly adaptable blank canvas, the venue’s setting can be customized to suit every type of event while accommodating to each customer’s requirements and needs. The venue also features a spacious 20-meter floor to ceiling clearance is accompanied by a300-ton rigging grid, which provides global event organizers with limitless possibilities to host some of the world’s leading theatrical performances, ice shows and live entertainment events. Aesthetically engineered and designed to amplify the key qualities of any live performance, The Arena Kuwait aims to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for guests and event organizers.

The Arena Kuwait celebrated its opening by welcoming guests to the first live music performance held at the venue on March3rd. The performance was also the first of a series of live concerts successfully hosted by The Arena Kuwait as part of Kuwait’s February Festival in celebration of the national holidays. More events will be announced on TheArena Kuwait’s

Tamdeen Entertainment opens “Sky Zone” in Al Assima

Tamdeen Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP, and a pioneer in delivering unique and modern entertainment destinations inKuwait, announced that it will open a new Sky Zone park in the heart of KuwaitCity at the newly developed Al Assima Mall. Sky Zone is a widely popularAmerican franchise that created and developed the world’s first three-dimensional walled playing field, a concept so original and unique that it was awarded a UnitedStates patent.

Moving from its previous location in Al Rai, which is now permanently closed, the new Sky Zone park at Al Assima mall offers a variety of adrenaline pumping attractions in a large-scale indoor trampoline park that will surely take family-friendly fun to a whole new level. Visitors of all ages can participate in the gravity-defying adventures, whether it's playing Dodgeball with friends or competing in a dunk challenge at Sky Slam. Other featured attractions include The Wall, Sky Ninja, Challenge Zone, Warrior Trainer,Warped Wall, a new interactive virtual reality experience, and much more dynamic and fun activities. There will also be a special designated area for toddlers making Sky Zone a true entertainment destination for all age groups.

In addition to its in-venue attractions, Sky Zone offers an event space with several party packages that will provide a non-traditional and memorable experience. Guests can book their next birthday, graduation party, private event, corporate or other function at the trampoline park based on their unique specifications. Additional event management services can be provided upon request to personalize and enhance the experience for hosts and guests. As part of its commitment to provide exceptional services to visitors,Sky Zone implements the highest safety standards and protocols when using any of the attractions within the park.

“At Tamdeen Entertainment Company, our vision is to provide the local community with endless family entertainment options, which is why we have put together a strong and experienced team to assist us in reaching our goal. We are determined to consistently greet our guests into a welcoming and fun atmosphere, while maintaining the highest safety standards to ensure a memorable experience. This new entertainment destination builds on our ongoing initiative to diversify our portfolio of indoor attractions throughout Kuwait.”Said Mrs. Nouf Al Khubaizi - Deputy Marketing Manager at Tamdeen EntertainmentCompany.

Khubaizi concluded, “In line with our mission to offer our guests diverse entertainment attractions in various regions throughout Kuwait, we have strategically placed our venues at prime destinations such as 360, Al Kout Mall, and now at Al Assima Mall, with more projects under development at Khiran Outlet Mall. We will continue to uphold our commitment to provide an unrivaled experience for all age groups.”

Tamdeen Entertainment Company’s portfolio consists of several premier entertainment destinations including “Infunity”, one of the largest indoor family entertainment centers in Kuwait, “The Bowl Room”, a leading bowling destination, the “Freeze Club” in 360 Mall, an arcade center with an array of entertainment offerings including simulators, pool tables and the latest video games, “Make Meaning”, offering a variety of creative and edutainment activities and the indoor family entertainment center inspired by sea life, “Infunity Sea” in Alkout Mall.

Al Kout Mall Opens the Largest Indoor Multi-Storey Go-Kart Track in the Middle East

Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP,Kuwait's leading mixed-use property developer, announced Q8 Karting, the largest indoor multi-storey go-karting track in the Middle East. Tamdeen has been a pioneer in driving the family entertainment sector forward by fulfilling the aspirations of young generations with innovative and thrilling challenges.

Open at Al Kout Mall now, Q8 Karting simulates professional racing experience, and designed to be suitable for different age groups. Visitors are guaranteed a unique professional racing experience by providing them with helmets, suits, and all necessary safety instructions for a safe and thrilling racing experience.

Q8 Karting, with its various modern facilities, covers 5,380 sqm. The largest indoor multi-storey racing track in the Middle East includes two tracks; one for adults, and one for junior racers, with the tracks designed to be merged on special grand events.

The adult track, for ages starting from 13, is designed to hold 16 karts, whereas the juniors track, for children between 7 and 12, can accommodate 5 karts.

SodiKart, the world leader in the karting industry, provided Q8 Karting track with two models; SODI LRX for juniors and SODI RSX for adults. The two models provide excellent safety features that meet the highest international safety standards. They also offer visitors a wide variety of options such as seat and steering wheel adjustment and electric racing pedals that can ensure the highest levels of comfort. The steering wheels have been designed to resemble the ones used inFormula 1 to offer racers an exceptional experience. The karts are also equipped with the latest industry technologies, including environmentally friendly lithium batteries

Q8 Karting is one of the "Sodi World Series” venues for international karting races, offering visitors the opportunity to join Sodi's list of professional racers, based on their performances and points gained in each race.

In addition to the main racetrack, Q8 Karting includes a cafe to grab a quick bite or refreshing drink.

Al Kout Mall, after the completion of the expansion phase in April 2018, became one of the most attractive destinations for tourists and shoppers who are looking for a unique experience from Kuwait and beyond. The Mall homes many remarkable outlets for shopping enthusiasts, and a selection of international restaurants which cater to every taste. The Mall also includes Cinescape, the leading cinema inKuwait that screens most recent films using cutting edge technology, in addition to Infinity Sea which is considered the latest interactive family entertainment center in Kuwait. The opening of Q8 Karting promotes the Mall's position as one of the most attractive entertainment destinations for all.

The Bowl Room, Freeze Club & Infunity Sea Bowling Reopens

Tamdeen Entertainment Company reopens its facilities;The Bowl Room, Freeze Club at 360 mall & Infunity Sea Bowling at Al Kout mall, after 16 long months of closing due to the Covid global pandemic.

Tamdeen Entertainment prioritizes the safety of its guest by applying the highest measures of health and safety across the locations. All the staff members are vaccinated and well trained to follow the Ministry of Health guidelines. Ongoing sanitization is conducted, and social distancing is applied. Wearing a face mask, as well as having valid vaccination status forage 13 and above, is mandatory to enter the locations.

Tamdeen Entertainment remaining brands Infunity and Make Meaning are expected to fully operate by September 2021 based on Cabinet of Kuwait decision.

RAFA NADAL ACADEMY KUWAIT ATTRACTS STRONG MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS

Strong enrollment at the world-classfacility, based at the Shaikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex Academy ensures member safety with highest MoH-approved standards Tennis, squash, padel tennis, fitness and multiple fitness classes available with stringent health and safety protocols in place

Since its partial opening in September, Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait has received extraordinary membership registrations from tennis enthusiasts and fitness fans eager to benefit from the leading services of the facility at the all-new, world-class Shaikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex.

The Academy currently offers its adult members individual as well as group classes for a maximum of four players per session, to ensure social distancing at the court.The academy also offers air cycling, boxing, yoga, pilates, boot camps among other sessions, while adhering to highest health and safety standards as perMinistry of Health – Kuwait regulations.

Members enjoy access to 16 tennis courts with latest technology Masters’ 500 Cushion acrylic international standard surfaces, padel and squash courts, an indoor pool, and a CrossFit area as part of a specialist fitness centre for men and women. Members can also access a wide array of tennis products at the specialized shop, in addition to accessing the Members’Lounge with a special focus on healthy F&B options.

“The strong demand for membership enrollment highlights the popularity of tennis and physical fitness in Kuwait,” said Martijn Belgraver, Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait General Manager. “The past few months have been challenging for everybody, so it is especially pleasing that we are able to welcome members and guests to pursue their fitness and sporting goals in a safe and secure environment.”

“Given the high level of interest we are now on the lookout for more international coaches to provide our members with personalized training service that matches their levels and exceeds their expectations. Our coaches not only provide tennis sessions, but rather provide comprehensive programs that help members lead a healthy lifestyle to help them maintain their fitness.”

The world-class facility is a partnership between Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP, Kuwait’s leading mixed-use developer, and Rafa Nadal Academy byMovistar, and is only the second such destination in the world bearing the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s name, and the first outside of his hometown ofMallorca, Spain.

Built for tennis lovers of all ages, the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy Kuwait has a vision to empower regional grassroots tennis and create future champions. Coaching is led by Head of Tennis, Nuno Marques, a former ATP top 100 ranked player who enjoyed a 25-year professional career prior to joining the coaching team in Mallorca in 2016. He oversees a training methodology directly adopted from the original tennis academy in Spain, incorporating five main pillars of self-improvement - tennis training, physical training, mental training, nutrition, and competition.

Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP LAUNCHES AL KHIRAN: THE REGION'S FIRST HYBRID OUTLET MALL

TamdeenGroup, Kuwait’s leading mixed-use property developer, through its subsidiary Tamdeen Pearl, launches Al Khiran: the region’s first hybrid outlet, leisure and lifestyle destination. The hybrid outlet concept comes as a direct responseto heightened shoppers’ expectations who have come to demand an all-inclusive experience. Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall will combine great value with dynamic experiences through a mix ofpremium outlet shopping, unique dining options, cutting-edge entertainment, large format events, exhibitions and recreational leisure experiences.

Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall spreads across 350,000 m2 in the heart of Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City at 70,000 m2 of GLA boasting many special features that will set the project apart and position it as the mall format of the future. The project will present customers with a spectacle in design and offering as it ensures that the demands of today’s customers are satisfied through a value offering of over 300 stores, vast dining options and major experience-based components like AI and tech-themed entertainment. The project is further complimented with recreational components like Kuwait’s largest marina with 900 berths, 1.25 km of beautifully landscaped park and boardwalk, the Water Gardens with their captivating water features and an active amphitheatre holding a year-long program of events. 3,700 parking spaces will also offer customer’s increased ease and accessibility. All of this and much more will allow Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall to offer experiences for the whole day and the whole family.

Located in the South Kuwait, the project will benefit from the country’s stable economy with a GDP of $142 billion that serves a population of over 4.6 million people of which 70% youth. A total retail expenditure of $33.3 billion growing at 7.8% is expected to reach $52.2 billion in 2025, which is encouraging for retail real-estate development.

The South of Kuwait is currently undergoing rapid development with 4 major cities nearing completion and residents beginning to populate these areas. The total housing units in these cities would cross100,000, serving a significant resident population. This rapid infrastructure development and urbanization, in addition to its adjacency to the markets of the Eastern Saudi provinces is making the South of Kuwait an ideal location for retail real-estate development.

Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall will serve a catchment area that services most of Kuwait, the Eastern Saudi provinces and a robust Saudi tourist market. A total population base in the catchment area is estimated to be 4 million, which is complimented by an additional inflow of 2.5million Saudi tourists arriving by near road.

Mohammad Jassim Al Marzouq, Chairman of Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP stated “Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP is proud to be launching the first hybrid outlet concept in the region, which aims to satisfy a changing customer and growing demand for great value and heightened experiences. Our conviction in this project stems from a thorough understanding of customers’ expectations and behaviours in Kuwait along with a deep-rooted purpose of setting new benchmarks in the country’s retail real-estate industry.Kuwait’s 2035 Vision and, as part of it, the rigorous development in its South have furthered our role in the private sector of strengthening the position of Kuwait as a regional destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure.”

Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP has consistently delivered exceptional results across several businesses including real-estate. Today, the Group is managing and developing over 5 million sq.ft. of space across regional, community, lifestyle, neighborhood and mixed-use centres. With its diverse range of projects and ongoing investments, Tamdeen Investment Company – KSCP is continuously re-emphasizing its commitment to contribute to Kuwait’s economic development.

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