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Tribune News Network
Doha
With the cooler months around, The Pearl-Qatar has announced that it will once again turn Medina Centrale into a pedestrian-friendly district during weekends to boost visitors' enjoyment of the Island's town centre.
The decision to make Medina Centrale a vehicle-free zone will be effective from 2pm on Thursday, December 1, 2016 until Saturday midnight, and last throughout the winter season.
The decision will enable visiting families to enjoy the cool outdoors and stroll around in safety.
On weekends, residents and visitors will be encouraged to make use of the six parking blocks allocated around the area, providing more than 3,000 public parking spaces which give direct access to Medina Centrale.
To help facilitate an ease in pedestrian movement, golf carts are equipped to transfer people to and from the parking lots and around Medina Centrale, in addition to the valet parking services.
Medina Centrale has been witnessing an increased footfall, particularly in weekends, since the opening of retail outlets including banks, pharmacies, car showrooms, real estate agents and popular restaurant brands, the cinema complex and supermarket.
Later this year, UDC, the developer of the Pearl-Qatar, is set to open its recent offering in Medina Centrale, Souq Al Medina, an indoor shopping complex, which will soon be welcoming an eclectic mix of retailers.
Medina Centrale, is a unique blend of residential, shopping and leisure experiences, influenced by the charming ambience of the Mediterranean. A traditional design cleverly combining the nostalgic old-look style with modern convenience, Medina Centrale boasts over 160 retail stores and 40 restaurants and caf`s all situated in this vibrant Pearl community.
