Citygate Outlets set to become more ‘family friendly’ as second phase expansion opens
- Second-phase expansion of Hong Kong’s only full-scale outlet mall in Tung Chung will add new cinemas, dining and shopping amenities
- The mall will more than double in size to 803,000 square feet when second phase opens in August
Citygate Outlets, the city’s only full scale outlet mall in Tung Chung, will open its phase two development next month, in an expansion that will bolster shopping, dining and entertainment amenities, raising the mall’s appeal as a destination for families.
The second phase, on track to open 20 years after initial development, will include the addition of four movie houses with a total capacity of 650 seats, a doubling of existing dining options, and additional luxury and casual brands.
Christopher Heywood, general manager at Citygate, said the expansion of the shopping centre will see it add more offerings that cater to local residents and Hong Kong families.
Presently, the majority of shoppers that visit the mall can be broken down into three main categories: tourists, Lantau residents, and those who come from other areas of Hong Kong.
“We’re not a traditional outlet mall. We‘re a bit of a hybrid in the sense that we’re located in the middle of Tung Chung so we cater to local residents in Tung Chung and Lantau Island, the other Hong Kong residents who come at the weekends, and visitors from outside Hong Kong,” said Heywood.
He said mainland visitors make up the largest single group of tourists visiting the mall.
