Souq Sharq
Shopping mall in Kuwait City, Kuwait
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| Location | Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| Address | 29.3891382°N 47.9805091°E |
| Opening date | 30 September 1998[citation needed] |
| Total retail floor area | 55,567 m2 (598,120 sq ft) |
The Souk Sharq is a major shopping center in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The center began as a traditional souq but as the city has undergone investment it has expanded into a modernized shopping mall of approximately 55,567 m2 (598,120 sq ft) area.
Overview
On its two floors, there is a wide variety of retail outlets and many well-known high-street shops such as Britain's Debenham's, River Island, Next, GNC, Boots, Mothercare, Zara and The Body Shop. It also contains designer Charles Jourdan, Nokia and Sony. There are numerous cafes and restaurants.
The water-clock on the ground floor is a 5.5 m (18 ft) structure, constructed by Professor Bernard Gitton.[1]
On 29 March 2003, the government of Kuwait announced an Iraqi rocket had hit the complex causing fatal damages but no casualties.[2]
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Shopping malls in Kuwait- 360 Mall
- Assima Mall
- The Avenues
- Al Hamra Tower
- Al Kout Mall
- Salmiya Souq
- Souq Sharq
- Al Tijaria Tower
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