Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg

Eastgate was Johannesburg's first super-regional shopping centre. When it opened in 1979, it was the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere. It remains one of the largest centres in the country, and is the second-largest shopping centre in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, after Sandton City. The centre lies next to the R24 airport freeway, between the Johannesburg CBD and Johannesburg International Airport.Stores include Woolworths, Edgars, Checkers Hyper, Ster-Kinekor cinemas, Dion and Stuttafords. A 300Million expansion is currently underway, which will bring eastgate to 122 000ms. It is owned and developed by Liberty Life. It is managed by Liberty Properties, on behalf of the parent company Liberty Life.

Eastgate Shopping Centre is an ongoing success story. Alive with people, frequented by over 80 000 shoppers on Saturdays, over 2 million shoppers a month, the super-regional shopping centre Eastgate can boast over 27 years of success.

Combined with its strong, unique retailers and regular, loyal shoppers, Eastgate Shopping Centre's location gives it the edge needed in the competitive South African retail market. Easily accessible from Johannesburg International Airport, Eastgate Shopping Centre is the destination of choice for international travellers wanting to take a bit of South Africa home with them. And, it is not uncommon for shoppers from neighbouring countries to fly in especially for a shopping spree at Eastgate Shopping Centre - where an expansive range of products and services are available under one roof. To accommodate our international shopper, Eastgate Shopping Centre offers Bureau de Change facilities.Eastgate Shopping Centre is anchored by South Africa's leading major retailers including one of the most successful Woolworths in South Africa. The centre's 250 quality stores include over 60 fashion boutiques and 13 jewellers.

While shopping is the core focus of Eastgate Shopping Centre, there are plenty of opportunities for our guests to browse and relax at the movies or choose from an extensive selection of fast food outlets, restaurants and coffee shops which serve everything from honey and nuts to giant T-bone steaks. Wide malls, glass balustrades, enormous skylights, sophisticated finishes and unique store frontages, all add to the elegant Eastgate Shopping Centre experience. Since its inception, Eastgate Shopping Centre has also become a valued member of the community and has supported numerous charities and welfares as well as giving community organisations a platform to fundraise and gain exposure for their causes.Eastgate Shopping Centre has a vibrant and appealing setting and ideal access and location, Eastgate Shopping Centre remains a leading super-regional with an enviable track record and an auspicious future. Eastgate Shopping Centre is known as Africa’s greatest shopping adventure. And now also offers gift vouchers and free parking which makes Eastgate Shopping Centre more unique and adds to the shopping experience.
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