Westgate, Nairobi’s premier shopping mall, is guaranteed to offer the ultimate shopping, leisure and pleasure experience in East Africa. It houses the best variety in fashion, food, entertainment, and services. Located on Mwanzi road, off Ring Road in Westlands – Kenya, Westgate Shopping Mall lends itself a serene and safe environment away from the city centre hubbub.
Opened in 2007, this expansive shopping mall covers 350,000 sq feet of specialist retail space designed to the latest international retail standards. With over 80 stores, the shopping mall is the destination where local and international shoppers feel at home. The stores are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
A breathtaking waterfall with tropical gardens, not to mention an atrium palm garden, welcomes customers into the shopping 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 shopping 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.
Westgate Shopping Mall houses a 110,000 sq ft flagship Nakumatt Superstore, the largest in Kenya. For the newest arrivals, hottest styles and accessories, the shopping mall’s 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 and Woolworths for ladieswear, Mocca for footwear, and Little Soles for childrenswear and accessories. Sir Henry’s and Italian Menswear offer both casual and formal clothing and accessories for men. For jewellery, Erita E. Jewel has a selection of beautiful precious stones, while Kazuri and Magik Grace offer 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 scrumptious pizzas and Creamy Inn has delicious ice cream. For coffee lovers, Artcaffe 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. For a delicious healthy and tasty sandwich, Sub Zone is a must try.
Westgate Shopping Mall houses the Nu Media 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. 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. An Art Centre at the Kids Corner has young ones occupied while creating beautiful items under the supervision of a professional artist.
Services offered at the shopping mall include dry-cleaning, a pharmacy, optometrist services, forex bureau, beauty salon, photo studio, courier services e.t.c. The banks at Westgate Shopping Mall include, Barclays, CFC Stanbic and Diamond Trust Bank, as well as ATMs.
Westgate Shopping Mall has incorporated the kiosk concept and more than twenty 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 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., offers authentic Kenyan items like bags, African jewellery, and various handmade arts and crafts.
An exciting weekly events program has shoppers engaged in an activity everyday of the week; Monday – Out of Interest Talks are held on the first Monday of every month from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Nu Media Cinemas on 2nd floor. , Tuesday – Masai Market at the roof-top parking, Wednesday and Thursday – Chap Chap Craft Fair within the mall and a Friday Food Festival. The shopping mall also hosts promotions for some of the top companies in Kenya and offers them a platform for excellent customer contact.
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.
