Safari Group has opened its eighth retail location, Safari Shopping Centre at GWC Logistics Village, marking an expansion of its presence in Qatar. The new outlet was officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by prominent figures from the company and the broader community.
The inauguration included Safari Group chairman Hamad Dafar Abdul Hadi al-Ahbabi, deputy chairman and managing director Zainul Abideen, general manager Surendranath, and senior executives from Doha Bank and GWC Logistics Village, such as Doha Bank’s acting chief of Wholesale Banking Fadi Fattal, GWC’s chief commercial officer Syed Maaz, and chief finance officer Hicham Nedjari. The event also drew political, social, and cultural dignitaries, including state lawmaker Parakkal Abdulla and various leaders from the Indian Union Muslim League and other local organizations.
To mark the opening, Safari Shopping Centre launched a “Visit & Win” promotion offering visitors a chance to enter a raffle draw for two Chevrolet Captiva vehicles. Raffle coupons are provided free of charge to all visitors, regardless of purchases. The first car will be awarded on September 17, 2026, with the second draw scheduled for November 5, 2026. Both events will take place at the GWC Compound in the Logistics Village.
The new outlet aims to provide a comprehensive shopping experience tailored to families, featuring a wide assortment of products. Shoppers can find fresh food options including meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and groceries as well as daily baked items and hot prepared foods. The food selections include a variety of international cuisines.
In addition to food items, the Safari Shopping Centre stocks a broad range of non-food merchandise, such as cosmetics, ready-made garments, electronics, IT products, toys, stationery, and household essentials. The company emphasized competitive pricing across all product categories.
Safari Group’s expansion with this new location reflects its ongoing strategy to enhance accessibility and service offerings within Qatar’s retail market. The launch at GWC Logistics Village positions the outlet as a one-stop destination aimed at meeting diverse consumer needs in the region.