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Havelock City Mall to open doors in August

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Key Retail Partners of Havelock City Mall together with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC board of directors

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC Group CEO/Director Pravir Samarasinghe addresses gathering


Havelock City Mall, the newest and most vibrant retail destination in Sri Lanka, is set to open its doors in August 2023. 
Nestled at the gateway of Havelock City, the largest and most innovative integrated mixed-use project in Sri Lanka, Havelock City Mall is developed by Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, the owner, manager and developer of the iconic World Trade Centre. 
Spanning over 200,000 square feet, Havelock City Mall is a retail paradise, housing six premier anchor tenants that include Odel, Cargills Food Hall, Scope Cinema, Food Studio, Cool Planet and Abans. On top of that, there are 132 other outlets, offering an unparalleled selection of fashion and accessories, entertainment options, tantalising food and beverages, convenient services, electronics, homeware and gifts and novelties.
For food enthusiasts, the options at Havelock City Mall are nothing short of a culinary odyssey. Embark on a journey through a vibrant food court, where global cuisines and local favourites intermingle, expertly crafted by an array of over 30 specialty restaurants, quick-service gems, cosy cafes and sports bars.
Havelock City Mall will also unveil its astonishing entertainment line-up. Prepare to be captivated by a 1,000-seat, six-screen multiplex, along with the first and only premium, large format IMAX cinema in Sri Lanka. For the young and young-at-heart, the Wet & Wild Adventure Zone promises thrills and spills, while the Jungle Zone beckons with its climbing wall and for those seeking aquatic adventures, the Ocean Zone offers an array of water play activities that are sure to make a splash. Gaming fans will be thrilled with the gaming arcade that offers augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) games for the whole family.
Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC Group CEO/Director Pravir Samarasinghe stated, “The past three years have been challenging but we’ve overcome the challenges of the pandemic and financial crisis. Today, we stand strong, brimming with optimism and confidence for the future. We are extremely excited as we believe our mall has unique features that make us special. With its superior development concept, perfect size, central location and meticulously curated collection of international and local brands, it’s destined to become the ultimate modern lifestyle suburban mall, catering to the entire family – a happy place for our shoppers.”
Its strategic central location puts it at the epicentre of convenience, with over 180,000 households within a mere 15-minute drive. Not to mention, it’s just steps away from the 1,000 luxurious apartments of Havelock City and the Mireka Tower, which will be home to nearly 6,000 office staff. This unparalleled accessibility ensures that residents of Colombo 3, 4, 5 and 6 as well as those in Dehiwela, Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, Maharagama, Kottawa, Kirulapone, Narahenpita, Rajagiriya, Nawala, Kotte and beyond, can all revel in the retail wonderland that awaits.