ISLAMABAD | The Centaurus | Mixed Use | 41 + 32 + 32 + 32 Flrs| ~200m | ~650ft | T/O

[falconuk]

The whole point of comparing centaurus mall size was for benchmarking. If someone have time why not list down few big malls in pakistan according to there sizes. By the way we should not get carried away. Size means nothing. I looked up bangali large malls through this website and they look nothing then a big indoor bazar. there is no point of having large malls if we cant fill them. I think dolmen city is perfect for karachi. It is quality stuff. No slum parts to it. As and when karachi needs more they can built more malls. So mall expansion in pakistan for me is going in right direction. Slow but prudent.

As for centaurus. It is expected to be best mall of pakistan. Exterior looks already great and interior might be equally good. We got safa gold mall 5 mins away from centaurus. So basically in 5 mins radius you will have all brands. If centaurus doesnt have a brand then safa would. Enough for islamabad.

Finally only area where i think we need to speed up is having good quality cinemas. Demand for them is really high. I am bit suprised dolmen and mall of lahore do not have them. But Centaurus and safa gold mall have them which makes them complete package.

By the way i visited dolmen few months back when i was in pakistan and it really made me proud. Trust me our malls smaller in size but still are upto international level.

[smfarazm..]

Don't forget One Constitution avenue, they have started work on residencies and mall (One Shopping).

Info from their website:


"This area will house a multitude of international and local brands, catering to myriad of needs. The total area allotted for the retail is above 300,000 Sq.ft. Be it for high-end retail, or for everyday commodity needs, the complex will provide two podium levels that will house an elaborate retail space coupled with a supermarket area".

Renders:

[smfarazm..]

Captured Today!


Hotel tower site, Still Pile work going, Machines were busy.



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[brightside.]

Originally Posted by siamu maharaj

Dhaka is known for huge malls.

There is a difference between a desi bazaar/shopping center and a mall. Bangladesh is far behind in terms of international brands and there is a difference even in the quality of local brands from both countries, due to the difference in per capita income and gross size of the economies. Pakistan, despite its apparently sluggish economy, is seeing an explosion of new malls, international brands opening up here, and all sorts of new entertainment and retail options such as scuba diving, golf clubs and country clubs, fast food joints, clothing stores, supermarkets and local food chains of international quality. There is just no comparison. And it isn't fair either to compare two places with such vastly different issues. There are always a million different variables which count towards things, and you don't take them into account when making such comparisons, so it is downright silly.

[Ahmad Rashid Ahmad]

+1


Nice updates smfarazm...

[paklove]

I agree with you brightside. Bangladesh does not have such unstability of security Like Pakistan but Pakistan's economy is still more resilient than any other country in South Asia.

[purenyork123]

Read an article that Pakistan's government accepts foreign investment in the retail sector gladly and that too unlimited and the public is enchanted with the idea since Pakistani retail is modernizing, which it should. and Bangladesh and India won't consider it due to political opposition. Bangladesh needs to revamp her investment sector; even McDonald's isn't present there and that shit is everywhere lol

[falconuk]

Lets not diss bangladesh and feel good about it. The original point was that size isnt issue as long as everything else is world class. Centaurus mall is decent enough in size to be called mega mall but what we need to wait and see how it develops. I hope they dont do corner cutting on finishing. If it is as per renders then it doesnt look too dull. I am optimistic!

[purenyork123]

Im not and none of us are; it was just related to the Bangladesh boom comment.

[dubaiprojects]

http://pdfcast.org/pdf/prices-2

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Any one has current prices, please provide estimate...

[falconuk]

I know not relevant to this thread but good range of brands for safa gold mall. Its going to be good competition between the two.

[Ahmad Rashid Ahmad]

Nice brands there as well...

[khalid-don]

for all of you who are proud of brands. Something to learn from Bangladesh

Exports: Bangladesh leaves Pakistan behind

July 19, 2012 GHULAM ABBAS

Bangladesh for the first time has left Pakistan behind in exports as the former has surpassed an unprecedented mark of $24.3 billion during last fiscal year as compared to $23.6 billion figures registered on account of Pakistan's exports.

Exports of Dhaka, which remained historically lesser than the same of Pakistan, have now recorded the jump this year despite the challenges like inflation in the major importing market of Europe and other domestic issues. Though the total export figure of Bangladesh was still lesser than its fixed target of over $26 billion, it continued growth as compared to Pakistan's exports, which declined by 4.71 per cent, as compared to last year's figure of $24.8 billion. On the other hand, Dhaka succeeded to cross previous figure of $22.92 billion to $24.3 billion this year.

Both countries are largely based on textile exports and whenever there is a change in demand, supply and price of textile made ups in international market, total exports of the two countries accordingly.

According to experts, Bangladesh, comparatively relying more on textile garments, is enjoying the zero rated facility and tariff concession in global market specially EU because of its status as Least Developed Country (LDC).

On the other hand, Pakistani products are facing high duties in the said markets. However, despite having at least 40 per cent share of non-textile item, Pakistani exports could not maintain the increasing trend after July to June 2010-2011 when Islamabad had pushed its exports from $19.3 billion to $24.8 billion with the increase of over $5 billion.

During 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, Dhaka's exports were recorded as $15.54 billion, $16.17 billion and $22.982 billion respectively. On the other hand, Pakistani exports during the said financial years were $17.69 billion, $19.29 billion and $24.81 billion, respectively showing an increase of 2 to 3 billion over the exports recorded by formerly East Pakistan.

However, Bangladesh's exports rose 5.9 per cent in the year ended June despite demand for garments from key Western markets remained waned. But the fresh increase was still nearly 8.4 per cent short of a target of $26.5 billion originally set by Dhaka.

Pakistan, which had also fixed export target of $26 billion keeping in view last year's growth, remained much far away from the target. Bangladesh's economy and exports have been boosted recently by a dramatic shift in global garment orders from China to lower-cost Bangladesh. Ready made garment sales for the fiscal year rose 6.56 per cent from a year ago to $19 billion.

Bangladesh's low labour costs have helped it join the global supply chain for low-end clothing, manufacturing garments for international brands.

Sources at Ministry of Commerce, however presented the excuses of energy crisis, poor law and order situation and inflation in major importing markets for the declining trend in exports of the country. They are optimistic that Pakistani exports especially textile would enjoy a considerable growth after the approval of Unilateral Tariff Concession Package offered by EU.

Besides, the GSP and GSP Plus facility, Pakistan is likely to get in EU by January 2014, could also give a boost to over all exports.



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[brightside.]

They have Least Developed Country status by the EU, which is why their textile exports have boomed. Also, I'm sure our exports have dipped due to a surge in demand from the domestic market for goods produced in Pakistan.

[faisal667]

Originally Posted by dubaiprojects

Is there a 3 bed apartment in this project and how much does it cost?

Likewise, the price range for the retail shop psft?

Cheers

yes 3 bed room apartmnts are also available but there are few units of 3 bed which are available in tower A coz many of them are sold.
Price: 3 coror 90 lacks discount is also available upto 5-8%...but higher discount is also availbble on lump sum payment.
posseion of tower is on coming march inshss Allah

for futher details plz contact
0312-5022745
Sales Cordinator
The Centaurus

[faisal667]

prices of 3 bed starting from 3.90 coror area size 2642 1 reserved parking with 1 parking lot. Discount is also available upto 5-8% and more discount is offered on lump sum payment
mall rent per sq ft is 300-400 per sq ft

for further details plz contact
0312-5022745
Faisal Shahzad
Sales Cordinator
The Centaurus

[Ahmad Rashid Ahmad]

Originally Posted by pakboy

Starbucks and Burger King have been confirmed to open in the Centaurus, announcement will be made at the beginning of May. Also there would be an IMAX cinema.

Still no announcement....

[malpensa]

Gloria jeans is suppose to come so thats good enough ..and instead of Burgr king their might be JohnyyRockets in future

[mwahmed]

I read a Good news in the Newspaper, CDA Is planning to Extend the Blue Area for Mega projects and highrises.

[rockstar123]

safa gold mall has good brands but cannot be compared to the brands in the centaurus mega mall or dolmen city mall