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PRISHTINA MALL
Kosovo SERBIA
Developer: EAGLE HILLS Developed by Eagle Hills, Galerija Belgrade, the biggest
shopping, dining, and entertainment destination and the
only European shopping mall on the riverbank, opened on
30 October at 10 am. The project is a unified concept of
shopping, entertainment, and gastronomy that has never
been seen before in the country. With a total area of
300,000sq m, it offers the best international and domestic
brands in one place, dozens of cafes and restaurants, two
entertainment complexes, a cinema with the most advanced
IMAX® technology, and as many as 3,600 parking spaces.

SLOVENIA
On 20 May 2020, developer SES opened ALEJA shopping
centre in Ljubljana. The €150M investment serves as a mixed- JD.COM HEADQUARTERS
Edinburgh, Scotland
use shopping and leisure hot spot. The new district centre
in Ljubljana-Šiška sets new standards, featuring 32,000sq m
ITALY ecstatic change of ambient for its clients. It has been planned and of GLA, 80 shops, a strong gastronomy focus, and a 6,200sq
Developer and owner Ceetrus Italy is to invest at least €2.5bn designed by the world wide credited LaguardaLow Architects m experience, sports, and recreation zone on its roof. The
in a five-year plan, including Merlata Mall, a complex consisting and is being developed by Eagle Hills. The construction is going iconic building marks yet another highlight in the city of
of two buildings that extends over an area of 65,000sq m in the according to plan, and upon its completion it will be home to the Ljubljana, creating a new meeting place for the city’s residents.
heart of the first ‘urban smart district’ of Milan adjacent to the biggest play zone in Europe. 6,700sq m of space will be dedicated The shopping centre is 100 per cent let, and it houses the
AreaExpo. Merlata Mall will host new forms of entertainment to excitement and fun, with all kinds of games and activities for most modern INTERSPAR hypermarket in Slovenia, as
based on virtual reality, sports activities and digital art as well children and adults. It will have over 200 international brands, the well as Drogerie Müller, fashion brands XYZ, H&M, Hervis,
as catering, located along a covered boulevard illuminated leading cinema operator in Europe, over 5,000 parking spaces, Reserved, Tommy Hilfiger, and Baby Center, McDonald’s, Big
by natural light. The inauguration is scheduled for 2022. The and will employ 2,500 people. Bang, and Mass, to name a few.
second project is Milanord2 in Cinisello Balsamo. At 240,000sq
m, it will combine a futuristic mall, served by a subway hub, plus NETHERLANDS SPAIN
an office district, scheduled to open in 2023-24. The investor is The joint project between NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate The eagerly anticipated opening of La Torre Outlet
Galleria Cinisello S.r.l., a joint venture between Gruppo LSGI will be the first outlet centre in the Netherlands. Less than ten Zaragoza by developers Pikolin Group and GPA in
Italia and Ceetrus. The shopping centre will offer 100,000sq minutes away from Amsterdam Schipol Airport, Amsterdam The cooperation with ROS Retail Outlet Shopping, the new
m of retail area, 10,000sq m for F&B, 20,000sq m for indoor Style Outlets will occupy 19,000sq m of commercial offerings outdoor shopping destination for northern Spain and
leisure and 41,000sq m for outdoor leisure, namely the Sky with 1,000sq m allocated to leisure areas and restaurants. Set southern France took place last month. More than 60 fashion ALEJA SHOPPING CENTER
Plaza, which will be the highlight of Milanord2. to open with an occupancy level of 75 per cent, the location and lifestyle brands are present over 13,500sq m with 30- Ljubljana, Slovenia
Corso Buenos Aires 59 is the major part of developer MARK’s already houses 110 international brands such as Adidas, Bjorn 70 per cent off all year round. Among the brands present Developers: SES SPAR EUROPEAN SHOPPING CENTERS
extensive renovation project in Milan - to deliver a functional Borg, Guess, Nike, O’Neil, Puma, Salamon and The Kooples, with are Adidas, Reebok, Skechers, Mango Outlet, Benetton,
and appealing retail scheme in the heart of the Italian capital. more brands set to be open in the coming months. Amsterdam and Desigual. In the upcoming weeks, other brands such
Spanning over 8,000sq m on an imposing corner position, 59 The Style Outlets will open to customers on 26 November and as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Faconnable, Pepe Jeans,
Corso Buenos Aires will be an unparalleled new retail destination, will become the 15th asset of the two companies. Mammut, or Millet will also open for visitors. Moreover,
urban and regional, with emphasis on best-in-class retail and great visitors can a break at the food court while enjoying national
connectivity to the most popular areas of Milan. One of its major NORWAY and international culinary delights and enjoy the complete
strengths is the synergy between retail - Corso Buenos Aires 59 - Oslo S Utvikling (OSU) is the master developer behind offer of leisure and entertainment at the Artesiete cinemas.
and residential – the 21,000sq m Corti Segrete – which is located the 900,000sq m waterfront development Bjørvika – hailed
directly behind and above the retail elements, creating a mixed- as the new hotspot of the Norwegian capital. Despite the UK
use place that has no comparison in the city centre. Featuring a pandemic, 2020 has been a busy year for the developer, which is Scotch Corner Designer Village by developer Scotch
blend of chic Milanese modernity and culture, all within Milan’s responsible for delivering 340,000sq m of new retail, office and Corner Redmond LLP will be the leading outlet and leisure
strongest neighbourhood, MARK’s scheme is considered Milan’s residential space. The area has seen several large openings over destination in the North of England when it opens in 2023.
new go-to destination and is set to be completed in Q1 2021. the summer months, including the opening of highly acclaimed The site will comprise 92 units, including ten casual dining
Maaemo, Norway’s only three Michelin-star restaurant – which restaurants and cafés with a GLA of 250,000sq ft. Located
KOSOVO also, when it was announced in October 2018, marked OSU’s at the junction of the A1(M) and the A66, more than 28.9
Autumn of 2022 will begin with the opening of Pristina very first signing for the development as well as sister restaurant million vehicles pass the site every year, making it one of
City Center, the largest destination mall in southeast Europe. The Vandelay from the same team. Bjørvika is a bustling, lively the most accessible retail and leisure opportunities in the LA TORRE OUTLET
Zaragoza, Spain
The centre will be the biggest shopping, leisure, and area from day to night, serving a wide range of different users. UK. The site is a great location for a day-out as well as an Developers: PIKOLIN GROUP & GPA
entertainment centre in the Southeast Europe region, with a While Bjørvika is set to house 20,000 residents and 10,000 enjoyable break in a road journey between England and
building area of 239,111sq m and a leasable area of 114,000sq workers once it is completed, it is already seeing a strong footfall Scotland. The scheme will also benefit from 96 million annual
m. Accredited by Edge for its eco-friendly structure and from people living and working in the area as well as people tourist visits to the area and an immediate catchment of 3.8
accessibility for everyone, Prishtina City Center interior offers an visiting to experience the hottest neighbourhood in town. million residents within a 60-minute drive-time. Oslo, Norway
BJØRVIKA
Rebranded to St James Quarter, Nuveen are taking Developer: OSLO S UTVIKLING
CORSO BUENOS AIRES 59 a leading role in redefining one of Europe’s most exciting
Milan, Italy
Developer: MARK capital cities; a catalyst of change for a new Edinburgh that is
shaping a modern Scotland. The St James Quarter is a new
district of the city that connects the existing streetscape to a
mixed-use destination of the future – anchored by places and
experiences that will draw people from one place to the next
– a key component of the map of the city. Boasting a world-
class retail, leisure, hotel and residential offer and injecting
over £1bn of investment into Edinburgh, strengthening the
city’s global standing by transforming its East End. It will be an
inspiring, attractive and vibrant destination for people to live,
AMSTERDAM THE STYLE OUTLETS shop, dine, experience and play.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Developers: NEINVER & NUVEEN REAL ESTATE