I was chilling and doing some minor shopping at Salhiya last night and it just impresses me how it still maintains a good position with regards to luxury shopping even though it’s one of the oldest malls in Kuwait, I mean with Al Hamra Luxury Center, 360 Mall, and the recent opening of The Prestige District at the Avenues I thought Salhiya will be abandoned and will turn into a ghost mall but on the contrary seemingly many still prefer to do their luxury shopping or simply meet up with friends at Salhiya.
This could also mean that luxury shopping market in Kuwait is getting bigger with more people seeking high-end brands and goods, several first-time brands have made their way to Kuwait market just recently Viz. Hermès, PRADA, MIU MIU, Harvey Nichols…etc. and we can also see that the existing luxury brands are also opening newer and much bigger boutiques, Louis Vuitton and Dior have just opened their largest boutiques in the Middle East in Kuwait. Yes I still love going to Salhiya, do you?
still , there something there that makes me think of Salhiya as my first destination If i am looking for a luxury shopping spree , formal hanging out or meeting my friends
It’s an oldie but goodie. It will always be my first stop for luxury goods and I know my sales agents there at Chanel and LV. Al Hamra for Hermes. I just dislike driving to the Avenues so much. Phase 3 is pretty but the drive is ugly.
I think as a visitor, one can feel more special in Salhia rather than a huge mall like Avenues.
So it’s also sentimental and not just more and bigger boutiques.
Don’t we all just love the smell of Salhiya?!
Its location is the top draw: very near Dahiyat Abdalla Salem unlike the Avenues or 360. They should just quickly add a Graff diamonds store and a De Beers and be done with.
Salhiya will always be there, it is like heritage
What makes Salhiya different & special is the upscale vibe, the upper crust clientele (minus the fake ones) & the lack of loud children & teenagers. The Prestige may be more modern with more shops, but Salhiya will always be the posh place to go to.
I like your choice of words Bu Jwais
truly this aspect distinguishes Salhiya from other places.