**Top 5 Largest Shopping Malls in East Africa** A shopping center (American English), shopping centre (Commonwealth English), also called a shopping complex, shopping arcade, shopping plaza or galleria, is a group of shops built together, sometimes under one roof.
1. BBS Mall Eastleigh (Kenya)
– Description: Recognized as the largest shopping mall in East Africa, BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Kenya, offers a diverse range of retail outlets, dining options, and entertainment facilities.
The bustling Eastleigh estate in Nairobi is set to welcome an impressive shopping mall that is designed to be among the finest shopping centres in East Africa.
Dubbed BBS Mall, acronym for Business Bay Square Mall, the new development is expected to open its doors to the public in the coming weeks – offering Nairobi residents and tourists an ultimate shopping experience. With an area of 130 000 sq m, BBS Mall is the biggest mall in Eastleigh. The new mall, which is located Opposite Pumwani Maternity Hospital – bounded by General Waruinge Street to the South, is being undertaken by a group of investors trading as Ten Commodities and Wholesalers Limited.
Who is the owner of BBS Mall?
Ten Commodities and Wholesalers Limited.
Website: https://www.bbsmallnairobi.com/
2. Two Rivers Shopping Mall (Kenya)
– Description: Securing the second spot, Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Kenya is a prominent retail destination, known for its extensive shopping space, leisure amenities, and a wide array of brands. Two Rivers Mall is a shopping centre located in Nairobi, Kenya. With 67,000 sqm of gross lettable area, it is one of the largest shopping mall in sub-Saharan Africa outside of South Africa. It boasts a diverse range of brands ranging from local to international.
The building is managed by Athena Properties Limited. It opened on 14 February 2017 to the public, with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta cutting the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the mall on 17 February 2017. Its key shareholding was acquired by Chinese investors with the aim of tapping into Nairobi’s growing international status as an aviation hub and a center for commercial enterprise. In 2022, the mall unveiled the largest cinema screen in East and Central Africa. It also opened a ferris wheel in 2019 dubbed “The Eye of Kenya” which stands at 60 metres, making it the largest ferris wheel in Africa.
Website: tworiversmall.com
3. Garden City Mall, Thika Road (Kenya)
– Description: Situated along Thika Road, Garden City Mall in Kenya ranks third, featuring a vibrant shopping experience with a mix of stores, restaurants, and recreational spaces. Garden City Mall is a shopping centre located in Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya. With 33,500 sqm of gross retail space area, it is the second largest shopping centre in Kenya.
The mall is located approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Nairobi’s city centre, along Thika Road in Kasarani. It was opened to the public on 28 May 2015, making it the largest mall in East and Central Africa until 2017 when Two Rivers Mall was inaugurated.[2] The mall is part of a mixed-use establishment that also provides housing within the same confines. Garden City Mall like any other shopping centre, provides an array of services from a retail supermarket chain; fast food restaurants; fashion and accessories shops; electronics and technology shops; banking and services; a movie theatre; outdoor recreation centre.
Website: shopgardencitymall.com
TRADING HOURS:
Mon – Sat 9:30 – 20:00
Sun & Holidays 10:00 – 20:00
FIND THE MALL:
Thika Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
CENTRE MANAGEMENT
Tel: 0780 248 657 / 0724 248 657
Exit 7, Off Thika Road Superhighway
CENTRE MANAGER
Tersia Blignaut | Email: [email protected]
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Oscar Oonguru | Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +254 72 287 3740
MARKETING MANAGER
Ruth Wako | Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +254 72 272 2008
LEASING INFORMATION
We have available space, for queries please get in touch with our Leasing Team:
Catherine Nganga | [email protected]
4. Acacia Hub Mall (Uganda)
– Description: The fourth spot goes to Acacia Hub Mall in Uganda, offering a significant shopping and entertainment hub for residents and visitors in the region.
Acacia Mall is conveniently situated in Kisementi between Sturrock and Cooper road. This splendid property with a spread of more than 35,000 sq. metres offers mass and upmarket merchandise to shoppers from in and around Kampala.
Surrounded by corporate offices and a stone throw away from the city centre, Acacia Mall aims to be a lifestyle destination by offering an ideal mix of international and local fashion, entertainment, home and lifestyle concepts, as well as delicious dining options.
The mall’s portfolio of key anchor tenants and international brands has been thoughtfully curated to give shoppers the ultimate shopping, entertainment and dining experience.
Contacts
The Acacia Mall, 14-18 Cooper Road (off Acacia Ave), Kisementi District, Kampala
(+256) 756 287 473
[email protected]
SPACE ENQUIRES Knight Frank (Uganda) Ltd [email protected]
Website: https://www.theacaciamall.com/
5. Milimani City Mall (Tanzania)
– Description: Taking the fifth position is Milimani City Mall in Tanzania, contributing to the retail landscape with a diverse selection of shops, dining options, and recreational facilities.
Mlimani City shopping mall is a one-stop shopping destination for shopaholics, entertainment lovers, businesses, events and much more with ample parking facilities. Launched in November 2006, Mlimani City Shopping Mall is Tanzania’s first indoor air-conditioned mall with an area of 28,000 square meter. The mall coined its name from the area of its location, Mlimani. Mlimani City mall is occupied with major shopping brands from around the world. The mall is more than a shopping center. It is a multi-business complex with a fully let office parks, comprising six double storeyed buildings. The complexes has a let space of about 11,308 square meters, a state-of-the-art conference center with facilities and amenities that hosts high-profile events.
Mlimani City Mall, Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Daily, from 8:00 AM till 11:00 PM [email protected] 022 241 1644 ( Mall Management Office
Website: https://mlimanicity.co.tz/
