Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

The new R500 million mall is located in the key Namibian port city, providing residents with a quality regional shopping centre. The mall, which will be managed by Atterbury, will be the largest in the area and the second largest in Namibia after The Grove Mall of Namibia, also developed and managed by Atterbury and is expected to be a catalyst for even more development and investment in the area.

Walvis Bay is currently enjoying substantial growth, with significant investment being made in its port. The mall was developed to respond to this and is being positioned to meet both retailer and consumer demand.

“The fact that this is the first regional shopping centre in Walvis Bay, says it all. We have designed and built a shopping centre that would stand out anywhere. The design and finishes are of a high quality and there will be no need for locals to leave Walvis anymore, there will be a quality shopping centre on their doorstep,” says development manager for Atterbury, Evert Kleynhans.

Dunes Mall benefits from a prime location at a major road intersection, close to the city’s airport and the tourism area of Swakopmund, providing a comprehensive variety of shopping and entertainment for Walvis Bay residents and visitors, as well as people from throughout Namibia’s greater Erongo region.

Retail mix

The centre is anchored by a 3,500 m2 Checkers, a 2,700 m2 Pick n Pay and a 1,700 m2 Woolworths. Adding to the mix is a 1,500 m2 Dis-Chem and a 1,800 m2 House and Home. Fashion retailers are represented with offerings from Cotton On, Truworths, the Mr Price Group, Foschini Group and Pepkor Group.

Dunes Mall will also feature a food court with a children’s play area and a fountain in the middle of the centre. Dining options will include Spur, John Dory’s, Mugg & Bean and Col’Cacchio, all with outdoor seating areas.

“On completion there will be around 80 shops, all of which will be employing local people, creating a very positive impact on the local population,” Kleynhans concludes.