The Pearl-Qatar’s first ever retail promotion launched this week at Porto Arabia. Until August 15, shoppers who spend QR1,000 at Porto Arabia will enter a draw to win luxurious prizes. There are more than 40 designer shops and cafes open, making this Doha’s most stylish promotion ever. Grand prizes include an island vacation in the Maldives, Seychelles or Mauritius. Other prizes include dinners for two aboard a private yacht and VIP personal shopping experiences with a QR5,000 Porto Arabia gift voucher. Prize draws will be held on Sundays at 10.30am, beginning July 5. “We’ve invited the finest brands in the world to display their collections on the Porto Arabia waterfront,” said Robert Young, Retail Manager. “This promotion is a celebration of the style conscious residents of Qatar whose interest in fashion attracts world renowned designers.” Open every day from 10am until 10pm, Porto Arabia offers an experience unlike any other in Qatar. Visitors can relax at one of the many outdoor cafes while enjoying the stunning waterfront view. The Porto Arabia marina, soon to be home to over 900 yachts, is framed by architecture inspired by both Mediterranean and Arabic design. “Summer 2009 marks the beginning of an exciting time at Porto Arabia,” said Theresa Backus-Dunn, Retail Marketing Manager, The Pearl-Qatar. “The island’s first residents took up their homes last month, and by summer’s end a dozen more luxury shops and international food and beverage outlets will open. Visitors will be awed by all we have to offer.” “We are thrilled to invite residents of Qatar to explore the offerings at Porto Arabia this summer,” said Theresa Backus Dunn, Retail Marketing Manager, The Pearl-Qatar. “Visitors will be amazed by all we have to offer, and those who discover our shops and cafes have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes.” “A day in Porto Arabia is a wonderful way to spend your time this summer,” saID Backus-Dunn. “Come and enjoy the experience, make a day out of it and be rewarded for your indulgences.” Porto Arabia, the first precinct open at the Pearl-Qatar, is home to a renowned mix of designer fashion brands, offerings and food and beverage outlets. http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=June2009&file=Local_News2009062821220.xml

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