Malls are fast becoming a lifestyle for Nigerians, particularly
Lagosians due to the novel setting and ambiance associated
with then. Unlike in the past where consumers are limited to
supermarkets, chain stores and local markets, the mall is
proffering easy and affordable purchases, entertainment and
other services under one roof.
It is not uncommon to see consumers flocking the shopping
centers just to get that mall feeling even if they end up
making no purchase.
In a metropolitan city like Lagos where commerce thrives
effusively, the basic need for Malls cannot be neglected. They
are needed to cater to the varying needs of consumer who
work late in offices, the housewives who are tired of the dirty
markets, the trendy parents who want to give their children
premium entertainment, the co-worker who wants to relax in
a cool spot with friends after work, and the gentlemen who
serenades their ladies with a movie date or surprise shopping.
Despite this emerging trend, there are sparsely enough malls
to cater to the evolving needs of the teeming consumers.
Thus, most malls are crowded and hardly provide comfort
due to hustling and bustling of eager shoppers or fun seekers.
Perhaps, this was what informed UACN Property Development
Company Plc (UPDC) to set up a modern-styled shopping
mall that will provide delightful shopping experience to
residents of Festac Town, Mile 2, Crystal Estate, Anchorage
Estate, Okota and Navy Town among others and create a
destination point for residents of Lagos State. Most shopping
Malls are located on the Island and other focal parts of the
Mainland.
Therefore, Festival Mall is the first of its kind to be opened
along the Lagos/Badagry way which is currently under
renovation. It is expected that at the completion of the ten-
lane highway, that the Mall will complement the ultra-modern
city design proposed by the state government.
Opened for business a year ago, the mall completes the
luxury mix of commerce and hospitality in the mixed hub
setting at Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Lagos, it shares
ground with Golden Tulip Hotel, formerly Durbar Hotel and a
block of 195 apartments known as The Residences.
Stepping into the serene ambiance of the Mall, one is
captivated by the breathtaking layout. The 12,722sqm building
spread across the vast expanse of land in such a way that it
can be approached from two entry points; Mile 2 Jakande
Estate or through the Amuwo-Odofin bridge.
With about 3,320sqm of anchor space and ample car park,
the Mall faces The Residences and the majestic Golden Tulip
Hotel, creating a center of community where fun, Hospitality
and commerce thrive harmoniously.
Inside the Mall is a different world, designed to meet the
varying needs of consumers, the tenant mix is appropriate for
a location like Festac Town, a town whose history is
embedded in the culture of arts and commerce. Thus, naming
the Mall Festival is very appropriate for its location.
Over the years, Festac Town has become an ideal suburb for
most residents living along the Lagos/Badagry expressway.
Although its speed of urbanization has not been exceptionally
fast, it has indeed become an elite haven for people living
within that axis.
Festival Mall however enhances that lifestyle with the tenant
mix. A visit at the Mall showed that the lifestyle center is
improving the culture of lifestyle commerce with its booming
retail outlets.
With an anchor retail shop, Shoprite, residents from far and
near thronged the shop to get amazing discounts on their
purchases, be it groceries or other household commodities on
Black Friday. The shop was filled with carts fighting for space
with human feet.
But, there is absolutely something for everyone in the Mall.
Luxury lifestyles consumers can hop into the timely paced
Timekeepers watch store for designer watches or check into
Montaigne Place for exotic perfumes and other skincare
products. Trendy divas can feed on casa Bella myriad of
products or step into Audacious for classy clothes. For their
accessories, they can choose between Diva House of
Accessories and Accessories to Die 4
Sport lovers or fitness trainers also have sports world which
offers a variety of sports equipment. You can also do a
routine check-up of your health at Health Plus as well as see
an optician at Opticka Vision.
However, entertainment is not left out in the mix. Silverbird
Cinemas with its 4 Screens provide both on and off-screen
fun. Located at the far left of the Mall, that is from the first
entrance, its spacious area provide snooker tables and sitting
areas to pop your corn and sip a drink while waiting for your
movie. In case popcorn doesn’t do it for you, you can give
yourself your sweet tooth a treat at the Cakes and Fro
Yoghurt store close to Silverbird Cinemas.
Seafood lovers can explore the tasty meals at ocean basket
and if you just want to chill out with friends in a relaxed
atmosphere, you can buy a drink at Rhapsody’s.
While the Mall is not a themed park, it offers children a
momentary thrill with its mini car train that drives them
through the length and breadth of the Mall.Funtasticaland
also has an outlet at the Mall for family entertainment.
Upwardly mobile businessmen are not left out in the mélange.
Office Everything, Tesla Mobile among other stores are there
to meet their demands with designated ATM machines for
easy transactions.
What really sets Festival Mall apart besides its captivating
landscape is the tranquil aura it offers with CCTV cameras
and surveillance team monitoring every activity in the mall, a
lifestyle shopper can revel in the entertainment mix the Mall
provides with a peaceful mind.
