These malls, shopping centres and lifestyle hubs in and around Durban deliver in spades when it comes to high-end brands, accessibility, everyday grocery shopping and, of course, the sheer thrill of some retail therapy.
Gateway in Umhlanga Ridge:
It’s one of the largest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere and offers an abundance of fabulous fashion, entertainment and excellent eateries – pick and choose from more than 390 retailers, 70 restaurants and plenty of entertainment options, such as the 18-cinema Ster Kinekor complex, IMAX Theatre, Funtubbles Family Funfair, Wavepark, Electric Avenue bowling and Action Karting.
The Crescent Shopping Centre in Umhlanga Ridge:
With a range of shops that includes the likes of Pick n Pay, Food Lovers Market, Clicks, Builder’s Express and Baby City, shoppers are truly spoilt for choice. Added to that, there’s ample parking (1 086 bays with approximately 412 undercover) and it is easily accessible from the N2 highway.
The Umhlanga Centre: After its recent revamp, this centre is now even better than before! Boasting great fashion and jewellery stores as well as some seriously good restaurants and service professionals, it’s the ultimate lifestyle destination.
Oceans Umhlanga:
Featuring two imposing residential towers, with 444 stylish apartments and penthouses, Oceans Umhlanga is all about breathtaking views and a well-heeled lifestyle. Huge balconies and spacious interiors as well as an abundance of natural light completes the picture.
Granada Square in Umhlanga:
It’s not known as ‘the hottest spot on the Umhlanga strip’ for nothing! With its upmarket look and feel, huge variety of outlets – ranging from design to fashion, health, and beauty stores – and delightful eateries, this landmark has earned its good reputation.
The Pearls of Umhlanga Mall:
As the ‘icon of the Durban skyline’, The Pearls of Umhlanga is set to offer a stunning residential resort lifestyle that’s underpinned by sheer luxury – and a great investment to boot. A part of the project will include a luxury boutique mall.
The Ballito Lifestyle Centre:
Convenience, a sense of community and a strong sense of laidback ease is prevalent at the Lifestyle Centre, where you can do your shopping and then stroll through the artisanal food market for some fresh inspiration – and good conversation too.
The Quarter Boutique Shopping Centre:
From quirky art and decor stores to various retailers, health and beauty stores and and stylish cafés and restaurant, shoppers here are guaranteed a wide selections of products, all within a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere.
The Ballito Junction Regional Mall:
Boasting 200 stores as well as stellar anchor tenants like Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Checkers, Edgars, Game and Dis-Chem, this mall is a contemporary icon, spread over three levels. Here you’ll find everything from fashion to footwear, wellness, health and beauty, home décor, cellular services, banking and more.
Words: Riekie Human | Images: Supplied
