Sahara Centre - the leading family shopping and entertainment destination in the UAE and one of Sharjah’s prominent landmarks - was voted the ‘Best Shopping Mall’ in the Excellence Awards organised recently by the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the SCTDA Excellence Awards were handed over on 28th April at the Sharjah Equestrian Club.
The Awards are aimed at encouraging all tourism establishments in the Emirate of Sharjah to follow international standards, to contribute to the development of the tourism sector in Sharjah, and to spread leadership standards that could help establishments and authorities in the Sharjah business community to evaluate their performance.
Commenting on the award, Jean Pierre Nammour, Managing Director of Sahara Centre said, “We have won the hearts of millions of visitors throughout the year with the interesting and exciting promotions that we design for them. This award is a gratification for that undisputable commitment and dedication. I would like to congratulate every one for helping Sahara Centre achieve such a big honour. This would not have been possible without the concerted efforts of the entire team – from the management and maintenance to the support staff. It also goes without saying that our customers’ loyalty has also helped us a great deal. We now have to double our efforts and continue to retain Sahara Centre’s position as the most favored shopping destination in Sharjah.”
He added: “This award is a true recognition of our efforts and reinforces our commitment to building on the tourism appeal of the Emirate of Sharjah, while creating a bond that demonstrates our shared values of innovation, success and diversity.”
The other award categories included Hotels, Hotel apartments, Tour operators, Travel agencies, Airlines, Supporters of SCTDA, Tour guides, Best tourism feature by the media, as well as an award of appreciation for establishments serving tourism sector in a professional capacity.
The highest honors in these categories were awarded to establishments or individuals for their efforts in developing the tourism sector in Sharjah.
Consistently attracting more than half a million visitors every month, Sahara Centre boasts of a unique and highly attractive mix of anchor tenants, renowned International brands and the finest regional stores and kiosks, providing an unparalleled shopping and entertainment experience. The mall’s distinctive architecture and design features a unique spacious environment with exquisite wide open spaces, natural light, comfort and calm. This unique appealing ambiance offers the ultimate joyous experience for the entire family.
