FAMILY MALL SULAYMANIYAH WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST

Family Mall Sulaymaniyah is a beautifully designed mall located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan’s second largest city and cultural capital. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Literature and the home to multiple universities, including American University of Iraq – Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah has a rich history and a future full of potential. Family Mall Sulaymaniyah opened its doors in November of 2016 with a mission of serving the local community as well as delighting the many tourists that visit the city from other areas of Iraq. Boasting an expansive Carrefour Hypermarket, fast food, sit down cafés and restaurants, along side well-known apparel brands such as LC Waikiki, Adidas, DeFacto, Skechers and Centrepoint, Family Mall Sulaymaniyah strives to present our visitors with choices in both style and price point. To that end, we have recently contracted with ACR Partners of Dubai to bring new-to-market brands to the mall. We are looking forward to sharing the fruits of that collaboration in the near future.

Central to Family Mall Sulaymaniyah’s mission is Family. We aim to provide opportunities and experiences that engage the entire family, bringing joy and excitement. The Family Mall Kidzone is full of state-of-the-art amusements, games, and rides to thrill children. Our Slemani Bowling Center is the newest in the city and Slemani Ice provides fun for everyone. Visitors can also enjoy the Hologate VR Experience, Mirror Maze, 9D Cinema, Walking Robots and, of course, the train! Our recently refurbished Center Court Fountain lights up and dances to a variety of traditional and popular music enchanting kids and adults alike.

One of the highlights of Family Mall’s event calendar is International Children’s Day and the 2023 celebration was no exception. The Annual Balloon Drop brings in over 25,000 enthusiastic visitors awaiting the drop of over 30,000 balloons

Aside from being a visual feast as the colorful balloons descend, many of the balloons contain coupons to be exchanged for gifts from our retailers. Additionally, we host a full slate of performances by local schoolchildren – giving them an opportunity to share their singing and dancing skills with their families, friends, and the community.

In keeping with Sulaymaniyah’s status as a center for higher education in Iraq, soon we will launch the Family Mall Library to provide a quieter spot for visitors to work, read and learn inside the mall. Once completed, we intend to present a wide range of events including “Meet the Author,” chess tournaments, readings and other events of interest to the student population of the city.

The second goal of Family Mall Sulaymaniyah is to offer events, retailers, restaurants and experiences that can be found #onlyinFamilyMallSuli. As such, we are proud to welcome to Sulaymaniyah internationally renowned restaurants, Habib Beirut serving Lebanese cuisine and Azzurro Ristorante, an establishment offering a menu of Japanese/Italian fusion and the region’s first Teppanyaki dining experience. Both restaurants offer tasty food served in beautifully designed spaces with unparalleled views of the gorgeous Mawlana Park. Additionally, Mikel Coffee Company marks the entry of the first true international coffee shop to the market. Finally, our entertainment offer raced to a new level with the addition of SuperFast – an indoor go-kart racetrack that is incredibly thrilling!

Finally, our third goal is to provide a level of service and customer experience that cannot be found elsewhere. To that end, we have brought in multilingual Customer Service Ambassadors who welcome our local and out-of-town guests, assist them where needed and provide support for our retailers. We recently created a charming and colorful Baby Care Room, where mothers can feed, change, and rest with their young ones when needed. The addition of designated Family Parking spaces adjacent to our entrances provides safe and convenient access to the mall. These are the first of our service initiatives to come to fruition and we look forward to providing more as time goes on.

Like the beautiful Iraqi Kurdistan region, Family Mall Sulaymaniyah has bright prospects. We look forward to welcoming new retailers, engaging experiences and visitors from far and wide into the future!

Shannon A. Quilty General Manager Familly Mall | Sulaymaniyah

Shannon is a highly experienced international real estate professional specializing in shopping centres in growth and mature markets. She excels at building and leading strong teams, fostering positive relationships with clients, tenants, and communities even in challenging environments. With a focus on educating and mentoring others, Shannon has worked in the United States, Russia, and Turkey and currently operates in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.