Aerial view of construction at Bagatelle - Mall of Mauritius.Aerial view of construction at Bagatelle - Mall of Mauritius.
The first regional shopping centre in Mauritius is being developed by leading South African property investment and development company Atterbury, bringing a mix of world class international, South African and local Mauritian retail to Africa’s top-rated country in the World Bank’s ‘Doing Business 2010’ report.
Bagatelle - Mall of Mauritius, is Atterbury’s first major offshore development, and has received strong support from retailers wishing to access this market. Scheduled to open on September 29, this 40 000 m2 island mall is already 85 percent let.
Chief executive of Atterbury Group, Louis van der Watt, says the Bagatelle precinct will include Mall of Mauritius, a motor city, a 100 room business hotel, offices, light industrial space and a residential area, all in a vibrant mixed-use environment.
“Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius meets Atterbury’s strategic criteria of investing in a stable offshore economy, while partnering with well established local partners,” says van der Watt. “This multi-use development is a collaboration with ENL Group, an established and reputable Mauritian group.”
Atterbury Property Group was founded in 1994 and has built a sound reputation for delivering exceptional developments across all commercial property sectors. Atterbury harnesses A-Grade business and commercial nodes for its leading developments and redevelopments and provides asset management with a dedicated team of experienced and reputable managers.
“Retailer and consumer demand, together with a budding local economy, an excellent location and superb access are all factors driving this development,” says van der Watt.
Featuring an extensive mix of some 140 stores, the mall will provide a diverse and comprehensive overall retail experience. It will also include six cinema theatres and a food court with a mix of contemporary restaurants, a children’s play area and a skate park.
Cobus van Heerden, director of retail at Atterbury Property Developments says that SA-based retailers Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Food Lovers Market are confirmed tenants at Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius.
“A variety of well-known international retailers such as Hugo Boss, Guess, Quicksilver, Aldo and Nike have also committed to taking space in the mall. Leading fashion retailers Truworths, Nine West, Bata and Identity as well as popular restaurants such as Ocean Basket, Nando’s, KFC, Mugg & Bean, Debonairs, Steers and Fishaways will all be represented.
“Ensuring local flair Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius will boast a significant number of well-known local Mauritian retailers including Kaddy Plus, Courts, Galaxy, Mozouzou, Zea, Book Court, Citi Sport, All Sport, Baobab, Feng Shui, Caunhye Bijoux, Ripcurl, Cash & Carry, DCL Communication, Fresh Step, Olive & Salad Bar and Taste of Asia.”
Van Heerden says the mall has also been designed in a Mauritian architectural style to reflect and deliver an authentic island experience, with strong integration to its setting. One of SA’s leading architectural firms, Boogertman+Partners Architects have designed the shopping centre in association with Mauritian partners.
“The latest design principles have been incorporated for this enclosed single-storey, air-conditioned shopping centre, which includes ample, convenient on grade parking,” says van Heerden.
“The generous parking is supported by ease of access from a new offramp via the Bagatelle Bridge, directly to Bagatelle - Mall of Mauritius from all directions of travel on the M1 Motorway. It is also well-served by public transport.”
Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius is at the heart of the island between the capital, Port Louis, and the new Cyber City growth zone. Mauritius was recently rated among the Top 25 global offshore platforms, with a local population of some 1.4 million and a growing number of tourist arrivals already around one-million each year.
“The development of Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius is on schedule and the centre is set to serve local and tourist markets, as well as the many business people based on the island as a result of the 2 500 new global companies which have been attracted to Mauritius’s growing economy over the past 10 years,” says van Heerden.
Call Cobus van Heerden on 012 483 8676 or 082 374 4452, email cobus@atterbury.co.za or visit www.mallofmauritius.mu.
