Lulu Launches ‘Ramadan Souq’

Lulu Hypermarket has a good stock of all kinds of food items despite the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the Group is taking all necessary measures to ensure that prices do not go up substantially, Lulu Group International Director Dr Mohamed Althaf has said.

Talking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the launch of ‘Ramadan Souq’ at Lulu Hypermarket’s Abu Sidra branch, Althaf said, “No matter what is happening around the world, we still have a good stock of all kinds of products here. Prices are matched so that prices do not go up substantially.”

As part of its Ramadan preparations, the retail giant on Sunday launched ‘Ramadan Souq’ with massive promotions on a number of items

Althaf said, “After two-three years now we all will have a proper Ramadan season this year. People will be able to go out, enjoy and meet each other. 

So, we decided to make our Abu Sidra branch, particularly as a Ramadan outlet this year.”

“We have massive Ramadan promotions this year and we have made sure that all the goods are here in time. 

We are also doing this just to give confidence to people that everything they want for Ramadan is available. This is the message we want to share with our valued customers.

 We are welcoming Ramadan with a lot of confidence and joy this year,” he said.

Lulu outlets have also rounded up a list of essentials, activities and offer to ring in the season of blessings and to help its customers prepare for a happy and blissful Ramadan.

 Lulu Hypermarket chain has a plethora of promotions in its kitty to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan.

‘Ramadan Souq’ at Lulu is a traditional style of market, which will have special offerings from dates, honey, nuts and other grocery items to household, home appliances and decoration items, home appliances and furnishings with a wide range of curtains and carpets. 

All other essentials needed for Ramadan are also available at the Souq.

Special Ramadan kits containing groceries, such as rice, milk powder, sugar, oil and other essentials, will also be available at less than the regular market price. 

Ramadan is also a time of giving and sharing, for which there is an array of gift items which include perfumes, watches, sweet boxes, and assorted gift baskets at highly discounted rates that serve as easy gifting options for customers keen on making their loved ones feel special.

In addition to ‘Ramadan Souq’, Lulu has special offers and discounts on a wide range of products, including groceries, frozen foods, fresh food, hot food and bakery, cleaning and accessories, home furnishings and decor, garments as well as household and home appliances both in-store and online for shoppers to choose from.

All Lulu stores are stocked up with everything that shoppers need under one roof, making it the most affordable one-stop destination for customers. 

The hypermarket chain also offers a user-friendly online shopping experience where customers can purchase all their Ramadan essentials right from home.

This year, Lulu Group has organised a Shop & Win promotion at Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Sidra with an amazing offer of 2 Toyota Landcruiser VXR (Full option) cars alongside other multiple offers and discounts. 

The first-of-its-kind promotion in the region will run from March 19 until the Eid holidays.

Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony, another official from the Lulu Group said, “Ramadan is a highly special occasion for our customers, and we are quite glad to offer them special deals on a wide range of products during the Holy Month. ‘Ramadan Souq’, the first-of-its-kind in the region, is reminiscent of our bygone traditional markets where people relied on essentials in the past, and we are sure that this will be compelling for our customers to stop by and shop.”

Lulu stores are designed and tailored to offer customers a complete shopping experience. The deals and promotions rolled out every season are in line with the group’s commitment to constantly devise new strategies to cater to the everyday needs of its customers worldwide.

The inaugural ceremony of ‘Ramadan Souq’ was attended by a number of Qatari dignitaries including Mubarak Freesh, Badar Al Rumaihi, both members of the municipal council, Mohamed Mansour of Qatar Thoras Society, Dheyaa Alshmare of Qatar Society for Rehabilitation and Special Needs and senior officials from Qatar Charity. A number of senior Lulu officials also attended the event.