A brand new shopping experience has arrived at Waterfront City
In a retail first for Melbourne Docklands, the much anticipated Harbour Town shopping centre at Waterfront City will officially open its first stores to the public on Tuesday, 21 October 2008.
Set across two spacious levels and spanning over 41,000 square metres, the open air shopping precinct offers an exceptional mix of specialty and discount retailers, promising to deliver more than just great shopping.
Located in an enviable position directly under the iconic new Melbourne tourism attraction, the Southern Star observation wheel, Harbour Town is sure to entice shopping addicts, bargain hunters and fashionistas alike with its combination of brand direct and specialty stores.
An exciting and particularly unique aspect of Harbour Town is the introduction of new retail concept, The Designers' House. Akin to a Parisian couturier salon, The Designers' House not only features an exclusive range of high end fashion collections, but also boasts a luxurious lounge area and powder room.
Customers of The Designers' House will also enjoy personalised attention from experienced sales staff who will be on call to answer their every request, and be invited to join regular, elegant VIP nights to preview the latest collections.
The new shopping precinct is easily accessible by public transport and is supported by over 2,850 public car spaces.
In 2009, Waterfront City will also boast a further shopping attraction when American retail giant Costco opens its first Australian store.
A wholesale warehouse membership club that carries quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than typically found at conventional wholesale or retail stores, the 14,000sqm Costco warehouse will
present one of the most extensive product category selections to be found under a single roof including groceries, appliances, television and media, automotive supplies, tyres, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewellery, watches, cameras, books, homewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco, furniture, office supplies and office equipment.
The Harbour Town brand is jointly owned by ING Real Estate and Lewis Land with three successful existing centres already operating in Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.
Harbour Town is a highlight of the second stage of development at Waterfront City. Waterfront City is Melbourne's most exciting retail, residential, commercial, event and entertainment hub and is also home to a diverse range of restaurants, bars, cafes, piazza with a capacity to hold up to 10,000 people and the largest public marina in Melbourne.
Additional future developments proposed for the precinct include a 5 star boutique hotel at the Melbourne Yacht Club, an additional 3-4 star hotel, commercial offices, residential homes and the National Ice Sports Centre.
