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BE AT THE CENTER STAGE OF FASHION WITH CENTREPOINT’S AUTUMN WINTER 2016 COLLECTION Autumn in the Middle East heralds the start of the festive season and Centrepoint’s womenswear collections will leave you looking for occasions to step out in style. Splash’s silhouettes and textures for the season are reflective of the free- spirited gypsy-vibe of the 70s influenced by artisanal craftsmanship using spice shades of cinnamon, saffron and mustard blend. Midseason the color palette becomes much richer using the jewel tones of deep burgundy, bright crimson, emerald, teal and celestial blue. Moving into peak Winter the color palette is offset by pale parfait pink, subdued grey and soft winter white. Taking inspiration from the season’s runways, the brand’s womenswear offers knitted capes, pleated skirts with cold shoulder detailing. Fringe details, eyelets and ruffled sleeves make its way in to the collection giving it a romantic Victorian vibe. Our glamorous evening wear dresses form an integral part of the range. The women’s footwear range from Shoe Mart includes stylish trends in ‘Rag and Bone Girl’, ‘Radical Rustic’ and ‘Royal Goth’ that are here to wow you with an array of must-have silhouettes for the new season. Get your hands on the seasonal collection at Centrepoint stores located in Al Rai, Avenues, Hawally, Salmiya, Fintas, Jahra, Fahaheel, Sulaibhikhat, Kuwait City and Khaitan.
ALGHANIM INDUSTRIES TO OPEN WENDY’S IN KUWAIT Alghanim Industries and The Wendy’s Company, which last year formed a strategic collaboration to expand the hamburger company across the MENA region, today announced plans to open their first Wendy’s restaurant in Kuwait. The restaurant will open by mid-December on Blajat Street in Salmiya. It will be a stand-alone location, able to seat up to 68 inside and 60 outside, open daily from 7am till 3am, with a drive-through and delivery service. While this will be Alghanim Industries’ first Wendy's store in Kuwait, the brand is well established in the UAE, with 17 restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Alghanim Industries has refurbished four locations and opened three new ones, all in the UAE. Wendy’s has launched new products, conducted intensive staff training and has improved the quality of food and ingredients used, including a move to 100 percent Angus beef for all its burgers. The signature Wendy’s burger, Dave’s Hot N Juicy will be renamed to Dave’s Single, Double or Triple depending on size. Finally, Alghanim has increased maternity leave benefits, with an eye to attracting more women to the workplace and making Wendy’s – and Alghanim Industries – a more competitive company. For more information about Wendy’s in the Middle East log onto www.wendysme.com
THE COMPACT SUV, REDEFINED: THE NEW TIGUAN IS NOW AVAILABLE IN KUWAIT The sporty and powerful new Tiguan - an SUV that redefines the compact SUV class - is now available in Volkswagen Kuwait. The new Tiguan is packed with cutting-edge technology and offered in five model configurations - S 1.4L, SE 1.4L, SE 2.0L, SEL 2.0L and Sport 2.0L with 220 HP. The new model is the first Volkswagen SUV built on the state-ofthe-art MQB platform and features new technology, completely unique in the compact class; including Active Info Display, Adaptive Cruise Control and Head-Up Display. With passenger comfort and convenience prioritised, the new Tiguan offers optional leather seats with memory function, an additional 145 litres of cargo space and easy open trunk available as an option, in addition to adaptive cruise control, 4MOTION Active Control, front assist and AppConnect. The numerous technical innovations, combined with its authentic SUV design, make the new Tiguan one of the most attractive SUVs in its segment. Moreover, the new Tiguan offers a wide range of safety features – active bonnet and six airbags as standard, and an additional knee airbag on the driver’s side as an option, and forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking system for adaptive cruise control – underpinning the Tiguan’s benchmark as a leader in safety. For more information, visit www.volkswagen.com.kw or the VW showroom in Al Rai.
CUCINA’S LAVISH BUFFET JUST GOT EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE Cucina, the golden heart of Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait, offering a lavish buffet with views across the Arabian Gulf, has now become even more affordable with the iconic restaurant providing all-inclusive lunch or dinner buffet at KWD10. A venue for all occasions, Cucina prides itself with serving the freshest à la minute seasonal menus that appeals to every palate. Featuring fine gourmet treats, exquisite homemade pastas, enticing fish and meat specialities, all complimented by a large array of mouth-watering desserts, guests will not be able to hold back from the restaurant’s buffet. Whether looking to celebrate a special occasion, enjoy a meal with friends, or host business clients, the restaurant’s classic cooking and relaxed contemporary décor is matched by unparalleled views of Kuwait’s skyline and glittering gulf. Adding extra jazz to the weekend, diners can enjoy the soulful notes on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as the restaurant’s saxophonist takes to the stage, adding to Cucina’s enlivening ambiance. Cucina is located in Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait. Call them on 2246 4014.
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