Back-to-School Shopping Is a Breeze at City Centre Qurum

Free school bags will be given away daily at City Centre Qurum - the community’s much-loved shopping destination, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim – as part of the mall’s back-to-school promotions from August 20^th  until 31^st  

The pre-term extravaganza also includes a generous prize giveaway with two OMR 250 gift vouchers up for grabs each week.

“Back-to-School is one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year,” said Watfa Humaid Al Harthy, Senior Mall Manager at City Centre Qurum. Our customers most plan on buying clothes and school supplies, and older children, starting in middle school, looking for tech gadgets. With back-to-school deals, City Centre Qurum is the perfect place to find everything for the forthcoming term – all under one roof,” said Watfa Humaid Al Harthy, Senior Mall Manager at City Centre Qurum.

Many of its stores have stocked new lines in preparation for autumn – here’s a sample of items of what visitors can expect to find.

TOP SHOPPING

Best for... stationery

Department store Centrepoint sells a huge variety of pencil cases featuring bold patterns and beloved characters such as Minions, Sonic the Hedgehog and Frozen princesses Elsa and Anna. Whether you need paper, protractors or a pack of felt-tip pens, you’re sure to find the stationery you need at Carrefour. The hypermarket also sells scientific calculators of varying complexity from leading brands Casio and Texas Instruments to help older offspring ace their maths classes.

Best for... education

Borders is your best bet for high-quality books covering all areas of the curriculum, from maths and science to languages. Instilling a love of reading in your offspring is of the utmost importance, and you’ll find the world’s bestselling children’s authors here, including JK Rowling and Jacqueline Wilson, as well as the timeless ‘Mr. Men’ and ‘Little Miss’ series for little ones. ‘Learning through play’ is the motto at Early Learning Centre (ELC), the respected British shop that pioneered educational toys. It stocks products suitable for babies, tots and little ones aged up to seven, helping them develop those all-important language, number and motor skills.

Best for... gym kit

Swedish chain H&M stocks all manner of casual clothes for youths, including T-shirts, shorts and leggings at sensible prices. Trendy teens will adore the über-cool sportswear at Adidas. With stylish performance-focused gear for swimming, soccer, basketball and running, they’ll find everything from football boots to goggles.

Best for... bags

Kids always like to start the autumn term with snazzy new schoolbags, and they’ll find plenty to choose from at City Centre Qurum. Carrefour and Centrepoint stock a variety of backpacks and shoulder bags; the latter offers the bright and bold Maui Princess range, inspired by the Hawaiian island paradise, plus products featuring a number of beloved characters including Forever Friends, Powerpuff Girls and Dora the Explorer. Insulated lunchboxes and water bottles feature in some lines, including Power Rangers, Hello Kitty, Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street and Superman, as do the football-themed ones emblazoned with logos from Spanish superclubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Best for... shoes

Also in Centrepoint, head to the Shoe Mart concession for some shiny new footwear. One of the GG’s largest footwear chains, it stocks a number of school-appropriate styles such as ballet slippers and loafers. Other stores to include are Next and H&M.

Best for... sunglasses

For pupils who’ll spend any time outdoors, protective eyewear is essential. City Centre Qurum offers a decent amount of choice, with optical stores that include Eye Zone, Solaris, Magrabi Optical and upscale La Moda, which stocks the exclusive Ray-Ban Junior range. All are on Level 1 of the mall, making it easier to compare and try on different styles.

Best for... hair accessories

Claire’s stocks an eclectic and affordable mix of products in styles to suit all age groups. Available in an array of colours, its lines include headbands, slides and the latest snag-free bobbles. Another place to try is Aldo Accessories, sister store to the stylish footwear chain.

Best for... gadgets

Not so long ago, we’d have kept expensive electronic gear safely out of the reach of grubby little paws. But today, it’s hard to tear kids away from their smartphones and tablets, which is why Clear-Coat, on Level One, offers such a valuable service. The American franchise provides scratch protection for gadgets such as these – and it comes with a lifetime guarantee. For aforementioned items themselves, you’ll find the latest models within the mall. Mobile phone shops include Samsung and MI Store, Oman’s authorised Apple reseller; you’ll also find them at Carrefour. Other stockists ABT Mobile, FRiENDi Mobile, PHAAC, Oman Mobile and Ooredoo Oman.

Best for... fun

Before going your separate ways back to office and class respectively, spend some moments together to cherish at one of City Centre Qurum’s entertainment zones. Magic Planet is a win-win – energetic youngsters can go wild while their weary parents put their feet up. Children can experience exhilarating funfair-style rides in air-conditioned comfort at this amusement park and arcade. Finally, catch the latest blockbusters at VOX Cinemas, which screens an unbeatable selection of family-friendly flicks.

To receive the gift and be in with a chance of winning a prize, shoppers must simply spend at least OMR 20 inside the mall.