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Sandton City, Johannesburg
Sandton City by night.
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Did you know?
The Sandton Library at Sandton City houses over 92 000 volumes, as well as audio books, videos, CDs and language tapes.
Sandton City is one of the best known of Johannesburg’s shopping malls, home to hundreds of international and local fashion and lifestyle stores.
Situated in one of the most exclusive parts of the city, and dating from 1974, Sandton City really is the grande dame of malls, a retail pièce de résistance, known for constantly updating its style and facilities.
Its most recent redevelopment brings Sandton City's entire retail space to 143 690m2, taking the complex, which includes a hotel and offices, to 215 000m2 in total.
Visitors to the mall will find international brands like Jenni Button, Louis Vuitton and Apple alongside South African icons like Carrol Boyes. The mall is also home to the flagship stores of a number of large retailers, who identify with the exclusivity and sophistication of this prestigious shopping mall.
Given Sandton City’s profile and position in the central business district, it is also home to many restaurants and leisure facilities, including some of the top dining establishments in the city. They attract customers from the nearby hotels and vibrant business community around the mall, as well as further afield. There is also a large Ster Kinekor Classic Cinema.
Attached to the Sandton City via a pedestrian bridge, Nelson Mandela Square is a popular recreational space known for its trendy restaurants, bars and public events, along with a 6-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Sandton City
Tel:+27 (0)11 217 6000
E-mail: sandtoncity@liberty.co.za
How to get here
The Sandton Gautrain station is a short 5 minute walk from Sandton City.
Around the area
The 200-seater Old Mutual Theatre produces and shows an array of outstanding productions. It is accessed via Nelson Mandela Square.
Where to stay
The luxury 5-star Sandton Sun Hotel and The InterContinental Sandton Towers are adjacent to the mall.
What to eat
Sandton City has a wide range of restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets.
What's happening
There's always something happening on public holidays, so keep an eye on their website if you're planning a visit.