The R1.8 billion Menlyn Maine mall – part of the R8 billion Menlyn Maine “green city” development in Pretoria – has opened its doors.<\/p>\n
The mall officially opened on Wednesday (21 September) with a ceremony attended by government officials, including Gauteng Premier\u00a0David Makhura.<\/p>\n
The mixed-use Central Square is 6,000\u00a0square metres and features 84 stores, and lifestyle facilities such as the Virgin Active Classic gym – one of only four in the country.<\/p>\n
The mall is also home to the third Starbucks branch in South Africa – excluding the small outlet at Taste Holdings’ main offices.<\/p>\n
The Menlyn Maine Starbucks is\u00a0a\u00a0250\u00a0square metre\u00a0store that will offer the \u2018full Starbucks experience\u2019 including coffee, a fresh food selection and free, high-speed Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n
The mall will also be home to Australian casual dining chain, Ribs & Burgers, which will be opening up its first restaurant in South Africa this month.<\/p>\n
Development on Menlyn Maine has been ongoing for a number of years, and the project has already completed several key structures, including the Nedbank and Sage buildings.<\/p>\n
The precinct covers 315,000 square metres near the mall, and is split into commercial, residential and urban entertainment sectors, while maintaining parklands throughout.<\/p>\n
The precinct has been in development since 2010, with the the retail component of the project now completed.<\/p>\n
Sun International is also preparing to move the Morula Sun Casino to the development, with a R3 billion new build in the entertainment district.<\/p>\n A look at Pretoria\u2019s R8 billion \u201cgreen city\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Menlyn](\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Menlyn-Maine-Map.png\")
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