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BARLOW PARk Finally, Atterbury Property is developing Barlow Park The Arch, which is being developed by Multiply Property Construction of the Oceans Development has recommenced
Sandton, South Africa
Developer: Atterbuty Property occupies a prime site adjacent to the M1 dual carriageway Holdings, will cover 45,000sq m, including 163 apartments with an accelerated programme. The announcement comes
and Katherine Street in Sandton. This central location features (30 of which will be loft apartments). The Umhlanga Arch in after construction of the development stalled in October last
easy access to and superb visibility from both these roads. KwaZulu Natal is rapidly adding big name tenants including the year. The project worth R3.8 billion is the largest mixed used
The new road infrastructure upgrades will result in improved Hilton Hotel Group and SMG BMW. The R1.3bn developed, development in SA consisting of the Radisson Blu Hotel, a
private and public transport in the area, benefiting all tenants in characterised by an iconic sea-facing arch configuration and mall and 600 apartments. The 36,000sq m building will have
Barlow Park. The new precinct has been designed for optimal European-inspired high streets. The residential component of 103 retail outlets and will incorporate 22 international iconic
use by commercial, retail and residential tenants. Barlow Park this upmarket mixed-use development offers smart-ready luxury fashion brands, 12 magnificent restaurants, a supercar
is a truly world-class and modern multi-use development. This apartment and double volume lofts, while the office space is dealership and the SA’s first snow-park. The presence of the
ultra-modern mixed-use precinct development will consist of attracting much interest. Due to be completed in stages this iconic international brands, which are not currently available
55,000sq m of office space, 7,000sq m of convenience retail, year, it will not only be a good fit for international and local in any other malls in this region, will create a distinctive and
750 residential units and a hotel. travellers, but will feed into the business hub of this bespoke, defining feature called the Platinum Walk at Oceans Mall.
UK-based aLL Design has reportedly entered a mixed-use development. It will offer a business centre, fitness This places the Mall among the top three exclusive malls
partnership with Kiloran Development Group to build a hub, outdoor pool and various food and beverage outlets, in the country, alongside Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront and
shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Named The Beacon, the including a garden and lounge bar. Johannesburg’s Sandton City. Under development by Oceans
mall will be situated on a site off the east of Uhuru Highway The Morocco Mall Marrakech project was designed by Umhlanga, the project is due to launch this year, with the
OCEANS MALL towards Bunyala Road, and is said to be the first project DPA, a prestigious architectural firm from Singapore. The retail section opening in 2021.
Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa
Developer: Oceans Umhlanga for aLL Design in Africa and the second shopping centre design was inspired from the surrounding geological and Sonae Sierra, the international shopping centre specialist,
development for Kiloran. The mall will occupy 28,500m² of natural landscapes, made of luxuriant nature and inclined in a partnership with Marjane, Al Futtaim and Société
space and is expected to be completed in 2020. According to leisure and relaxation. Morocco Mall Marrakech puts the d’Amenagement de Zenata (Groupe CDG), is developing
to the company, the mall will be located between major customer experience at the heart of its architecture, offering a Zenata shopping centre, a €100M investment located in
employment zones, including the Central Business District, meticulous selection of shopping and dining, a clear orientation Mohammedia, Casablanca. With the second stage of the
the Industrial Area and Upper Hill. The contents of the mall towards leisure and entertainment, and the city’s first showcase project currently under development, when fully completed
will be characterised by a ‘sweet factory’ theme with many for luxury brands. At the forefront of trends, visitors of the the Zenata shopping centre will have 90,000sq m of Gross
details commissioned by local craftspeople and artisans as Morocco Mall Marrakech will enjoy, with family or friends, a Lettable Area, with 250 shops served by approximately
well as those using the latest manufactured materials and stimulating experience with indoor and outdoor paths, gardens, 3,650 parking spaces. The centre will have 18 anchor shops,
technology. The Beacon is intended to bring delight to locals fountains, waterfalls and shops. The project is being developed including Ikea and Marjane hypermarket.
and tourists; the vivid colours and striking patterns of the by Aksal Group, will cover an area of 50,000sq m, be home to The ongoing construction of Eko Atlantic is an entirely
façade will hint at the amusements and leisure facilities inside. 190 stores and is currently scheduled to launch in 2021. new coastal city being built on Victoria Island adjacent to
A project by McCormick Property Development that McCormick Property Development has also confirmed Lagos, Nigeria. It is a focal point for investors capitalising
is under construction is the Mall of Tembisa, which will be a that it is all systems go on the much-anticipated Capital on rich development growth based on massive demand
regional shopping centre located in the sprawling township Mall, the R1.2bn mega development set to serve the – and a gateway to emerging markets of the continent.
of Tembisa in Gauteng. The two-level retail development is entire Pretoria West region. The development of the iconic With an expected population of 300,000 residents in
expected to be completed in October 2020. The Mall is set 60,000sq m GLA regional mall, which will bring over 3 000 Eko Atlantic and 200,000 daily commuters, retailers
MALL Of SOUSSE to be built in the township’s most densely populated area as employment opportunities to the surrounding communities, operating within the city will enjoy the opportunity to
Sousse, Tunisia
Developer: Indigo Property retail boom continues. The new 42,889sq m shopping centre is ongoing. With direct access approved off both the N4 serve this massive new market. Further, these newly built
is being undertaken in conjunction with KJA Developments. highway and WF Nkomo (Church) Street and situated on entertainment outlets, restaurants, and a variety of stores
As specialists in low cost housing, KJA will add the high-density the planned N4/R55 interchange, the double level mall will will attract customers from the nearby commercial centres
residential components to what will ultimately be a mixed-use anchor ‘Capital City’ - the R5bn mixed-use development. The of Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki. There will be 107,500sq
development, including logistic and commercial developments. development node includes a 150 bed private hospital, value m of net leasable area is dedicated to the Eko Atlantic
The Mall of Tembisa has been designed to take full advantage retail centre, motor dealerships, affordable housing, student Mall. It will be the largest shopping centre in the whole of
of its excellent visibility off the main road, without turning its housing, schooling and community facilities. The development West Africa. The mall will include a vast array of amenities
back on the residential suburbs which surround it. The mall of the mall will be phased with 60 000sq m GLA planned to and entertainment, with ample on-site parking, giving
will bring quality retail facilities to an area which currently has open towards the end of 2021. The design allows the mall to shoppers access to premium retail with abundant lifestyle
little in the way of shopping amenities and the rights exist to seamlessly expand to over 100,000sq m in time, without the options including department stores, kids’ entertainment,
expand the retail portion to 80,000sq m as demand dictates. need for structured parking facilities. food courts and cinemas

EkO ATLANTIC CITY MOROCCO MALL MARRAkECH
Lagos, Nigeria Marrakech, Morocco
Developer: Eko Atlantic Developer: Aksal Group

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