Pretoria’s offering of malls, shopping centres and leisure hubs is simply world-class. These excellent options in Menlyn, Faerie Glen and Lynnwood Glen makes daily shopping a cinch – and they put the pleasure back into retail therapy.
Menlyn
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre: This award-winning superregional centre offers a truly impressive line-up of international brands and flagship anchor stores and after becoming the biggest centre in Africa (thanks to an extensive R2.5 billion-revamp), it now boasts more than 177 000m2, 8 250 parking bays, and even more of the excellent shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure experiences than ever before. (www.menlynpark.co.za)
Menlyn Maine: Africa’s first ‘Green City in the Making’ is a mega-development that will include:
• 140,000m² of commercial office space
• 35,000m² of retail, dining and shopping space,
• 4000m² Virgin Active Classic Gym,
• 85,000m² of up-market residential apartments
• 18,000m² of luxury hotel space,
• 60 000m2 Time Square Urban Entertainment Complex
• 5,700m² of scenic parklands
The entire precinct’s design adheres to new urbanism principles and everything is integrated to have shops, offices, a gym, restaurants, a hotel, medical facilities and a day-spa all within walking distance from one’s living space.
Times Square: SA’s second-largest casino has finally opened its doors and it offers uninterrupted gaming as well as world-class restaurants aplenty! It was the biggest development in the hospitality, gaming and leisure industry since the construction of GrandWest in Cape Town 17 years ago and Time Square is certainly one of the most exciting happenings in Tshwane in years. (www.suninternational.com/time-square)
Faerie Glen
Glen Village: With its 82 retail stores, spaciousness and convenient location, Glen Village’s range includes everything from supermarkets to fashion outlets, medical services and speciality stores. And with 12 national brands of eateries and coffee shops in the mix, shoppers can also catch their breath and get some much-needed nourishment in-between all their shopping. (www.glenvillage.co.za)
Atterbury Value Mart: Great brands, value and variety – this is what you can expect when visiting Atterbury Value Mart, the top factory outlet destination In Pretoria. Brands that can be found here include CottonOn, Factorie, Guess, Diesel, Levis, Puma, Adidas and Nike, and all offer huge discounts on their merchandise. (www.atterburyvaluemart.co.za)
Lynnwood Glen
Lynnwood Bridge (Lynnwood Manor): What’s not to love? With a wonderful combination of bespoke retailers, excellent entertainment and top-notch eateries, this centre is an absolute joy. What’s more, it’s located on Lynnwood Road, close to the N1 highway, making it easily accessible. (www.lynnwoodbridge.co.za)
Words: Riekie Human | Images: Supplied
