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CIFI Cmall, Chengdu, China
Developer: CIFI Group

Asia General Director Artyom Yegikyan. “I am sure this unique tourist
December last year saw the launch of CIFI Cmall by developer CIFI complex will become a model of world-class hospitality for the entire
Group, with architectural work undertaken by LWK + PARTNERS. With central Asia. The opening of Silk Road Samarkand is a significant event
a total volume of 260,000sq m, the development is located in Xiangcheng not only for the people involved in its creation, but also for the country
centre, Xindu District, Chengdu. As a new generation or urban sub centre, in general.” The resort features eight hotels with approximately 1,200
Xiangcheng centre occupies the position of the Chengbei development rooms, green areas with 30,000 trees and more than 238,000 shrubs,
centre in the Urban Diamond layout. Since its opening, the popularity of shopping facilities, wellness areas and an eco village. The project is
the mall has continued to rise, laying down its position as an important being managed by the self-named company.
commercial asset in Xindu and in Chengdu as well. The vision of the project Developer Ingka Centers revealed earlier this year its Livat
was not only to provide local residents with a place for rest, but a place Kunming meeting place. The seventh meeting place in China in the
for entertainment and create a regional landmark commercial complex company’s portfolio was created within the existing IKEA store,
building. In addition, they wanted to convey a dynamic and upward sense, providing a 46,500sq m GLA space. Livat Kunming adapts traditional
as well as a positive attitude towards life and an integrated environmental Scandinavian design values to create modern and functional space.
atmosphere. The core goal of LWK’s design was to establish and enhance The new destination offers a blend of cuisine, digital services and
the brand value for the owners. family-friendly experiences. The opening of Livat Kunming will
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road Samarkand, billed as the largest tourism also create around 3,000 jobs, providing a number of employment
complex in central Asia, has opened its doors. The $580M resort opportunities for the local community.
is now welcoming visitors. Silk Road Samarkand covers an area of Amid much fanfare and spectacle, Sands China Ltd. launched the
more than 260ha and it is home to cultural, dining, retail and wellness award-winning The Londoner® Macao integrated resort last year.
facilities. “Three years on from the commencement of works, with The Londoner Macao is developer Sands China’s bold British-themed
trepidation and pride, we are now on the threshold of the opening of reimagining of the Sands® Cotai Central integrated resort, offering
the Silk Road Samarkand tourist centre,” says Silk Road Samarkand’s the best of British history and culture alongside a traditional yet

Silk Road Samarkand, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Manager: Silk Road Samarkand