Baroue: An extravagance for kids
While at Avenues, we decided to drop by at the Baroue outlet. Had to check it out after hearing all about its exorbitant price tags. And trust me I was taken aback when cruising through the outlet got glimpses of shirts for new born kids priced at KD 22.000! There were sweat shirts for 1-3 year olds tagged at KD 8.000, toys were hovering at KD 10.000 plus and the biggest shockers were the prams. Damn damn damn…averaging KD 250.000 plus!!
If I was my own kid I would spank the living daylights out of myself for even thinking about this expensive stuff. Ask any successful and wealthy person the secret of their success, and they would gladly reply back, ‘Modesty‘. To pamper ones kids with this kind of luxury and that too for stuff that wont last them for more than a couple of months is just outrageous.
I can imagine momma Britney’s and Victoria’s or daddy Wacko Jacko, dropping by, to pick this kind of stuff to keep themselves and their kids in the media spotlight, but beyond that this kind of shopping is sacrilege.
I heard that kids wanting to play in the huge playpit need to fork out [their parents] KD 5.000 for an entry. Now I might sound like a miser SOB but hey I would pay KD 3.500 to visit the Doha Entertainment City and have fun with the kids and family, or rather take them to a beach, or a garden for a stroll and play Frisbee or hand ball or soccer.
I guess the World is changing too fast and I may be the last one in the queue to catch up to the reality of designer lifestyle for kids. But at least I am happy about it.
Here are the prams that would set you back around KD 400.000 a piece and beware there ain’t any warranty on mileage!
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Asif is a technology analyst working in the energy sector of Kuwait. Asif has interests in technology, gadgets, art & design, offbeat news, regional commentary, food and lifestyle topics.
i loved baroue!! a place kids can call their own!
i loved baroue!! a place kids can call their own!
I didn’t like it because it was messy as in not organized & over priced..
I didn’t like it because it was messy as in not organized & over priced..
Agree with you on the prices – they were outrageous. I think I paid KD3.500 for my son to play in the play area during the weekday. The cool thing is that they put a monitoring device on your child so you can check up on them through various computers set up in the store.
Agree with you on the prices – they were outrageous. I think I paid KD3.500 for my son to play in the play area during the weekday. The cool thing is that they put a monitoring device on your child so you can check up on them through various computers set up in the store.
This place is excellent for kids.. shopping under one roof. A fantastic idea!
I love the clothing line.. it rocks! especially the older age group!
This place is excellent for kids.. shopping under one roof. A fantastic idea!
I love the clothing line.. it rocks! especially the older age group!
I love to go to Baroue when they are on sale. It is a very very very good steal.
But I would not buy a toy or a gift from their store if they are not on sale. Their prices are outrageous.
I love to go to Baroue when they are on sale. It is a very very very good steal.
But I would not buy a toy or a gift from their store if they are not on sale. Their prices are outrageous.
Baroue
“a place for kids to get to know their maids betterâ€
Baroue
“a place for kids to get to know their maids betterâ€
Don’t be stupid!!!! Prices are great. Where else can you get good quality product, designed and sourced from Europe at this price??
Don’t be stupid!!!! Prices are great. Where else can you get good quality product, designed and sourced from Europe at this price??
i used to work at baroue. yeah, it’s rewarding to be out of that hell!
i used to work at baroue. yeah, it’s rewarding to be out of that hell!
Hi
Is the store still open?
Hi
Is the store still open?
I too used to work there and agree with Sputnik11. Terrible company with no resect for people!
I too used to work there and agree with Sputnik11. Terrible company with no resect for people!
I too used to work there and agree with Sputnik11. Terrible company with no respect for people!
I too used to work there and agree with Sputnik11. Terrible company with no respect for people!
Can anyone tell me if Baroue’s still open?
It has been a year since I left that company. I’m now in my own country and earning more than when I was working in Kuwait thanks to the Internet.
A few months before I left, they were selling certain items at 90% off. What impression would that make on the public? They couldn’t sell the items, that’s why they were selling it at 90% off? Might as well give them away.
In an article in another blog, it says Baroue had a cost of 30 million dollars. You can build a Mini Shopping Mall with that kind of money in other countries.
Can anyone tell me if Baroue’s still open?
It has been a year since I left that company. I’m now in my own country and earning more than when I was working in Kuwait thanks to the Internet.
A few months before I left, they were selling certain items at 90% off. What impression would that make on the public? They couldn’t sell the items, that’s why they were selling it at 90% off? Might as well give them away.
In an article in another blog, it says Baroue had a cost of 30 million dollars. You can build a Mini Shopping Mall with that kind of money in other countries.
Why is everyone making a big deal out of this store.
Just because it’s successful everyone is talking about what a hell place it is.
I wouldn’t mind spending enough money to be sure that my kids get good quality and comfortable clothes. I think we all pay enough money on mobile devices and SH!T we don’t need, why can’t we spend a little more on our babies and kids.
For those who used to work there and think it’s a living hell .. TOUGH
Good luck working @ McDonalds
Why is everyone making a big deal out of this store.
Just because it’s successful everyone is talking about what a hell place it is.
I wouldn’t mind spending enough money to be sure that my kids get good quality and comfortable clothes. I think we all pay enough money on mobile devices and SH!T we don’t need, why can’t we spend a little more on our babies and kids.
For those who used to work there and think it’s a living hell .. TOUGH
Good luck working @ McDonalds
@Sputnik 11 – plllease i wanna work there how can i aply for a job ?!?!?
@Sputnik 11 – plllease i wanna work there how can i aply for a job ?!?!?
This is a store for people who like better quality. The pricing is excellent value for what you are getting. I bought toys at Baroue and I know they are to Euro or US standards.Unlike some I bought at Fantasyworld that broke.
I believe they had some poor staff in the beggining however the staff are now always helpful and friendly. My son loves this place!!
This is a store for people who like better quality. The pricing is excellent value for what you are getting. I bought toys at Baroue and I know they are to Euro or US standards.Unlike some I bought at Fantasyworld that broke.
I believe they had some poor staff in the beggining however the staff are now always helpful and friendly. My son loves this place!!
i agree on the prices, i bougth a baby monitor from USA that cost me 80$ ( one base and 2 speekers ) and i saw it in Baroue over 30 K.D ( one base and one speeker ) !!
i agree on the prices, i bougth a baby monitor from USA that cost me 80$ ( one base and 2 speekers ) and i saw it in Baroue over 30 K.D ( one base and one speeker ) !!