Malls Malls ...Shopping Malls...Mall Mania Catching Up in Hyderabad
There are malls and malls. In the next two years, Hyderabad will have at least a dozen malls. Most are high-end ones that come with multiplexes. Of course, most of them promise multilevel parking facility that will put an end to parking woes. Malls that will have something of everything — high-end fashion, jewellery, cinemas and food courts. In different stages of planning and execution are eight shopping centres - GVK One, City Center Mall, Ashoka Mall, Alcazar Plaza and Towers, one by the Maheshwari group at Nagarjuna Circle , IVRCL, Inorbit Mall and more - all targeting the middle, upper middle class and the elite sections.
Here's a look at the shape of things to come...
City Center Mall:
A world-class shopping mall promoted by Skill Promoters, an area with a sizeable up market populace. With its contemporary architecture and exquisite features, City Center Mall is unarguably the most promising place for a flourishing business.
The mall is located at Banjara Hills, a prime location ideal for upscale shops catering to their exclusive clientele. The entire neighbourhood is a chosen place for the rich and popular of Hyderabad. The mall is created with an intention to provide these people a complete shopping experience at one place - within an easy distance. The location is also close to other major shopping areas of the city.
Highlights:
1. Prime Location (Road No. 1 and 10 junction, Banjara Hills)
2. Impressive facade
3. Excellent amenities and ample parking area - provision for 400 + cars
4. Elegant decor for Atrium and Lobby
5. Central air conditioning
6. Highly competent Fire Fighting system
7. Top class Elevators, Capsule Lifts, Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts
The 6-storied stately structure features an impressive entry, great signage, elegant exterior, dramatic lobby decor and a lovely landscape. Each floor of the building is reserved exclusively for different shopping experiences for the visitors.
The Atrium and Lobby of the mall presents an arresting experience with a grand entrance and impressive signage.
Lower Ground Floor of the mall is reserved for mega showrooms with merchandise like Toys, Apparel, Hosiery, Accessories, Body care Products, Designer Foot ware, Gifts, and more… It also houses Departmental Stores and Boutiques.
Ground and First floors of the mall are marked for Exclusive Mega Showrooms of Jewellery, Clothing, Silk Sarees, Apparel, Audio and Video Entertainment, Fashion and Designer wear, Watches and Specs, etc. It also features a part of Anchor Shops.
Second floor of the mall features Custom Notified Shops, Mobile Phones, Computers and Peripherals, Computer Software, Books and Stationery, Electronic and Communication and more.
Third floor is for Exclusive Mega Furniture Showrooms featuring Handicrafts, Carpets and Rugs, Art Lamps, Chandeliers, Photo Framing, Glass Furniture and Galleries. It also houses mega showrooms for Electrical and Electronic Appliances.
With its panoramic view of picturesque Banjara Hills overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake and Necklace Road, Fourth floor is reserved to be an Epicurean Paradise. It features an array of eateries offering Chinese, South Indian, Mughlai cuisine, Pizzas and Burgers, Tandoori and Barbeque, Haldiram’s Outlets, Coffee and Tea Shops, Cakes and Desserts, Ice Cream Parlour, and Fruit Juice centers. The floor also offers entertainment spots for Children and Adults.
GVK One, The Five-Star Shopping Mall at Banjara Hills:
The GVK ONE is new mall under construction at Banjarahills road no.1 located in the heart of upmarket locales of Hyderabad the Banjara Hills which promises an enduring clientele of the rich and the upwardly mobile segments of the society.
The GVK ONE has over 300,000 square feet of built up area and comprises 3 Major anchors – a 20,000 square feet supermarket (lower ground), a 6-screen multiplex (third floor) to be operated by INOX, and a 60,000 square feet Shoppers’ Stop – the leading fashion cum departmental store chain. Besides these, there are spaces for mini/junior anchors, a food court, F&B outlets and about 90 specialty retail outlets with a strategic trade & tenant mix. To support the customer inflow, 5 levels of basement with over 300,000 square feet of space are dedicated to parking, with a capacity of over 800 cars.
Matching international standards for the discerning customer and retailer, it is convenience unlimited, and pleasure multifold, making the venture a sureshot one-stop destination for all. In short, GVK One is a complete mall in every sense of the term, that would make even a New Yorker wince with envy. With GVK One expected to be ready by the end of this year, the cyber city of Hyderabad is going to experience organized retail for the first time. Jones Lang LaSalle partners the GVK group in their strategic venture to promote and run the shopping mall.
IVRCL and Inorbit Malls:
IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd though its wholly owned subsidiary, IVR Prime Urban Developers Ltd, is setting up a mall and IT park at Gachibowli. IVRCL and Inorbit groups are looking to cash in on the lack of huge malls in the outskirts. Nandini Mishra, spokesperson, IVRCL, informs, "The mall is part of our township, which will also have an IT Park. The five-floor mall will be near near the campuses of Infosys, Microsoft, Wipro, ISB, Emaar Golf course and the financial District where UBS, Kanbay and Polaris have their facilities. We want to have 12 multiplex screens and parking for approximately 2000 cars. The parking facility will be expanded, we are still working at it". The project will be completed in 36 months with an investment of 300 crores.
The Inorbit mall will overlook the Durgam Cheruvu. Anand Sundaram, Vice President, design and planning, says, "Among the metros, Hyderabad has the maximum potential for growth. It is investor friendly and there's market waiting to be tapped. People in Hyderabad and Bangalore are movie lovers so multiplexes become an integral part of their lifestyle. We are planning to have five to eight screens. There are three elements that contribute to good shopping experience - retailing, food and entertainment. Most malls lack in one or the other area. The idea is to do the best in all the areas." Inorbit, spread across seven lakh sq ft area, will have multilevel parking for 1000 cars."
Handloom Mall:
THE All-India Handloom Fabrics Marketing Cooperative Society Ltd is in the process of expanding and modernising its `Handloom House' retail chain.
The society will shortly open a 40,000 square feet Handloom House mall in Hyderabad, according to Mr Rahmatullah Ansari, President. The mall in Hyderabad, built on land provided by the Andhra Pradesh Government, will be like any other modern shopping complex, Mr Ansari told Business Line. The effort will be to enable shoppers to meet all their apparel and household furnishing needs under one roof, he added. "The store will cater to the needs of the entire family and will also have refreshment facilities."
Here's a look at the shape of things to come...
City Center Mall:
A world-class shopping mall promoted by Skill Promoters, an area with a sizeable up market populace. With its contemporary architecture and exquisite features, City Center Mall is unarguably the most promising place for a flourishing business.The mall is located at Banjara Hills, a prime location ideal for upscale shops catering to their exclusive clientele. The entire neighbourhood is a chosen place for the rich and popular of Hyderabad. The mall is created with an intention to provide these people a complete shopping experience at one place - within an easy distance. The location is also close to other major shopping areas of the city.
Highlights:
1. Prime Location (Road No. 1 and 10 junction, Banjara Hills)
2. Impressive facade
3. Excellent amenities and ample parking area - provision for 400 + cars
4. Elegant decor for Atrium and Lobby
5. Central air conditioning
6. Highly competent Fire Fighting system
7. Top class Elevators, Capsule Lifts, Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts
The 6-storied stately structure features an impressive entry, great signage, elegant exterior, dramatic lobby decor and a lovely landscape. Each floor of the building is reserved exclusively for different shopping experiences for the visitors.The Atrium and Lobby of the mall presents an arresting experience with a grand entrance and impressive signage.
Lower Ground Floor of the mall is reserved for mega showrooms with merchandise like Toys, Apparel, Hosiery, Accessories, Body care Products, Designer Foot ware, Gifts, and more… It also houses Departmental Stores and Boutiques.
Ground and First floors of the mall are marked for Exclusive Mega Showrooms of Jewellery, Clothing, Silk Sarees, Apparel, Audio and Video Entertainment, Fashion and Designer wear, Watches and Specs, etc. It also features a part of Anchor Shops.
Second floor of the mall features Custom Notified Shops, Mobile Phones, Computers and Peripherals, Computer Software, Books and Stationery, Electronic and Communication and more.
Third floor is for Exclusive Mega Furniture Showrooms featuring Handicrafts, Carpets and Rugs, Art Lamps, Chandeliers, Photo Framing, Glass Furniture and Galleries. It also houses mega showrooms for Electrical and Electronic Appliances.
With its panoramic view of picturesque Banjara Hills overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake and Necklace Road, Fourth floor is reserved to be an Epicurean Paradise. It features an array of eateries offering Chinese, South Indian, Mughlai cuisine, Pizzas and Burgers, Tandoori and Barbeque, Haldiram’s Outlets, Coffee and Tea Shops, Cakes and Desserts, Ice Cream Parlour, and Fruit Juice centers. The floor also offers entertainment spots for Children and Adults.
GVK One, The Five-Star Shopping Mall at Banjara Hills:
The GVK ONE is new mall under construction at Banjarahills road no.1 located in the heart of upmarket locales of Hyderabad the Banjara Hills which promises an enduring clientele of the rich and the upwardly mobile segments of the society.
The GVK ONE has over 300,000 square feet of built up area and comprises 3 Major anchors – a 20,000 square feet supermarket (lower ground), a 6-screen multiplex (third floor) to be operated by INOX, and a 60,000 square feet Shoppers’ Stop – the leading fashion cum departmental store chain. Besides these, there are spaces for mini/junior anchors, a food court, F&B outlets and about 90 specialty retail outlets with a strategic trade & tenant mix. To support the customer inflow, 5 levels of basement with over 300,000 square feet of space are dedicated to parking, with a capacity of over 800 cars.
Matching international standards for the discerning customer and retailer, it is convenience unlimited, and pleasure multifold, making the venture a sureshot one-stop destination for all. In short, GVK One is a complete mall in every sense of the term, that would make even a New Yorker wince with envy. With GVK One expected to be ready by the end of this year, the cyber city of Hyderabad is going to experience organized retail for the first time. Jones Lang LaSalle partners the GVK group in their strategic venture to promote and run the shopping mall.
IVRCL and Inorbit Malls:
IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd though its wholly owned subsidiary, IVR Prime Urban Developers Ltd, is setting up a mall and IT park at Gachibowli. IVRCL and Inorbit groups are looking to cash in on the lack of huge malls in the outskirts. Nandini Mishra, spokesperson, IVRCL, informs, "The mall is part of our township, which will also have an IT Park. The five-floor mall will be near near the campuses of Infosys, Microsoft, Wipro, ISB, Emaar Golf course and the financial District where UBS, Kanbay and Polaris have their facilities. We want to have 12 multiplex screens and parking for approximately 2000 cars. The parking facility will be expanded, we are still working at it". The project will be completed in 36 months with an investment of 300 crores.
The Inorbit mall will overlook the Durgam Cheruvu. Anand Sundaram, Vice President, design and planning, says, "Among the metros, Hyderabad has the maximum potential for growth. It is investor friendly and there's market waiting to be tapped. People in Hyderabad and Bangalore are movie lovers so multiplexes become an integral part of their lifestyle. We are planning to have five to eight screens. There are three elements that contribute to good shopping experience - retailing, food and entertainment. Most malls lack in one or the other area. The idea is to do the best in all the areas." Inorbit, spread across seven lakh sq ft area, will have multilevel parking for 1000 cars."
Handloom Mall:
THE All-India Handloom Fabrics Marketing Cooperative Society Ltd is in the process of expanding and modernising its `Handloom House' retail chain.
The society will shortly open a 40,000 square feet Handloom House mall in Hyderabad, according to Mr Rahmatullah Ansari, President. The mall in Hyderabad, built on land provided by the Andhra Pradesh Government, will be like any other modern shopping complex, Mr Ansari told Business Line. The effort will be to enable shoppers to meet all their apparel and household furnishing needs under one roof, he added. "The store will cater to the needs of the entire family and will also have refreshment facilities."
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