Oceans Mall

Shopping centre in uMhlanga, South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oceans Mall is a shopping centre situated in the coastal town of uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approximately 19 kilometres (11,8 mi) north-east of Durban.

Location15 Lagoon Drive, uMhlanga Rocks, uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 4320
Coordinates29.7247322°S 31.0856907°E / -29.7247322; 31.0856907
Construction startedFebruary 2019
Opening15 November 2022
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Oceans Mall
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General information
Location15 Lagoon Drive, uMhlanga Rocks, uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 4320
Coordinates29.7247322°S 31.0856907°E / -29.7247322; 31.0856907
Construction startedFebruary 2019
Opening15 November 2022
CostR1.3 billion
OwnerVivian Reddy and Rob Alexander
LandlordOceans Umhlanga (Pty) Ltd
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area36,000 m²
Design and construction
Architecture firmElphick Proome Architecture
Structural engineerSutherland Engineers
Civil engineerSutherland Engineers
Renovating team
ArchitectWBHO
Other information
Number of stores120
Parking1,081 bays
Website
oceansmallumhlanga.co.za
References
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Co-developed by businessman and founder of the Edison Group Vivian Reddy, as well as businessman Rob Alexandra, the 36,000 m² Oceans Mall forms part of the R4.3 billion mixed-use Oceans Umhlanga Development located in the bustling heart of uMhlanga Rocks, also known as uMhlanga Village.[4][5]

The first phase of the shopping centre was launched on the 15 November 2022 with the second phase launched in March 2023 which included the opening of “Platinum Walk”, an array of premium international fashion brands and the first of its kind in Durban.

Accolades

Oceans Mall has been internationally recognised for its unique, “soft-flowing”, curvilinear architecture at the International Property Awards.[6][7]

Location

Site

Oceans Mall is built on the former site of the uMhlanga Rocks Post Office (moved to its present site on the western end of Oceans Mall on Ridge Road) and the Umhlanga Country Club (moved to its present site in Prestondale, uMhlanga).[8][9][10]

Accessibility

Oceans Mall is bounded by Lagoon Drive to the east, Ridge Road to the west, Lighthouse Road to the south and Flamingo Lane to the north. It is mainly accessible via pedestrian and vehicular entrances (to the parking area) on Lagoon Drive with alternate vehicular entrances on Lighthouse Road and Ridge Road and alternate pedestrian entrances on Ridge Road.

Tenants

Oceans Mall comprises 120 stores, with anchor tenants including: Woolworths Food, Checkers and its complimentary stores of Checkers Liquor, Checkers Little Me, Medirite Pharmacy and Checkers Outdoor (the third standalone store in South Africa) as well as Clicks and Pick n Pay Clothing.[11][12]

Platinum Walk

Platinum Walk, located at the southern end of the shopping centre on the first floor, is designed with a similar concept to Diamond Walk in Sandton City. It is home to a variety of premium international fashion brands, many of which are made their debut in Durban. These include:[13][14]

References

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