Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal

Gateway Theatre of Shopping is KwaZulu-Natal's largest mall and has been setting the bar for retail and entertainment in Durban since opening in 2001. Located on uMhlanga Ridge (16km north of the Durban CBD and just 15 minutes from King Shaka International Airport), this super-regional shopping centre draws over 24 million visitors annually.

It is home to more than 400 stores and is the premier destination in Durban for the latest retail trends, and selection of fashion and lifestyle brands. The mall presents an ambitious family entertainment programme with a massive cinema complex, IMAX Theatre, Funtubbles Family Funfair, Electric Avenue bowling, Action Karting, be.UP Park and more. 

Pop-up concepts are curated by the leasing team to ensure alignment with the mall’s vast audience and adjacent tenancies.  Occupancy is at 98–100%, so be prepared to move fast when presenting with the opportunity to open a pop-up shop at Gateway!

The Crowd

  • 24 million+ visitors annually; 2 million+ monthly 
  • 64% female, 36% male 
  • 46% aged 18 to 30; 25% aged 31 to 40 
  • Mixed race; predominantly English-speaking
  • 24% shop weekly; significant domestic and international tourist component from nearby Umhlanga resorts and hotels
  • Affluent Umhlanga and north Durban catchment; upper-middle to high-income demographic

Facts & Figures

  • GLA: 176,398m² across 4 levels 
  • Entertainment: 18-screen Nu Metro cinema, IMAX, WavePark, bowling, Action Karting, be.UP Park
  • Anchors: Checkers Hyper, Pick n Pay Hyper, Woolworths Food, Edgars

Home Truths

  • Pop-up demand at Gateway is consistently high - having your company documents and a solid brand presentation ready is key. 
  • The centre's design and fit-out criteria are strictly enforced. 
  • PopUp concepts must be pre-approved by the landlord

Previous PopUps

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