Westgate Shopping Mall, Nairobi’s premier mall, is guaranteed to offer the ultimate shopping experience in a world of its own. Located on Mwanzi road, off Ring Road in Westlands, Westgate Mall lends itself a serene and safe environment away from the city centre hubbub.
Opened in 2007, this expansive mall covers 350,000 sq feet of specialist retail space designed to the latest international retail standards. With over 80 stores, the mall is the destination where local and international shoppers feel at home.
A breathtaking waterfall with tropical gardens, not to mention an atrium palm garden, welcomes customers into the mall’s first world interior. A calming light orange, peach and cream colour scheme with ornate lamps on the walls, and intricately designed golden railings mark the mall’s unique décor. A marble stairway arching to the top floors, escalators to each floor and panorama glass lifts make moving around easier and efficient.
For the newest arrivals, hottest styles and accessories, the tenant mix boasts a well blended combination of internationally known brands such as, Nike, Adidas, Rado, Converse and Identity. Ivory, a department store, has a clothing collection for ladies, men and children. Specialty stores include Kache by Angie for ladieswear, Mocca for footwear and Little Soles for childrenswear. Sir Henry’s and Italian Mens Wear offer both casual and formal clothing and accessories for men. For jewellery, Erita Jewel has a selection of beautiful precious stones like rubies and sapphires, while, Kazuri offers authentic African beaded jewellery and accessories. Fragrance Lounge deals with an extensive collection of the latest designer perfumes for ladies and colognes for men. Mr. Price Home is all about affordable modern living, offering the latest in contemporary homeware.
The food court aims to entice you into a unique local and international cuisine experience. From good old Wimpy to a taste of Thai magic at Addiction, a Chinese treat at August Moon to Italian favourites at Tutti Gusti and Indian curry at Haandi Udupi . Galito’s offers great tasting chicken, Pizza Inn has mouthwatering pizzas and Creamy Inn has delicious ice cream. For coffee lovers, Art Caffe and Dormans will give you the best coffee and café food in town. Sushi lovers are not left out as they can indulge at Onami Restaurant.
Westgate shopping mall also has a Silverbird Cinema complex and media store, which hosts a state-of-the art six screen movie theatre and offers a wide array of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and PC games. The mall also houses a 110,000 sq ft flagship Nakumatt Superstore.
Services offered at the mall include dry-cleaning, a pharmacy, optometrist services, forex bureau, beauty salon, photo studio, courier services e.t.c. The banks at Westgate include, Barclays, CFC Stanbic and Diamond Trust Bank, as well as ATMs.
At the Millionaires Casino a variety of gaming options are offered, with 95 state-of-the-art slot machines as well as 12 tables to choose from. The kids corner, on the other hand, offers maximum fun for children.
Westgate has incorporated the kiosk concept and twelve wagon-shaped kiosks are strategically placed on each floor. The kiosks offer shoppers a selection of unique items including African crafts. In conjunction with that, the Masai market which takes place every Tuesday, offers authentic items like bags, African jewellery, and various handmade arts and crafts.
With ample parking of 700 bays managed by KAPS, 24 hour security including CCTV, wide roomy entrances, piped music, not forgetting the soothing waterfall, Westgate Shopping Mall truly is a vibrant and sophisticated shopping destination.
