Yeah baby.. this is more like it! Now, this is what I call a real shopping centre.
Robina Town Centre finally opened its new 2nd phase on April 2nd 2009, 2 days ago with a 900-seat food court, Australia's largest Big W, a second Woolworths, Queensland's largest Country Road store and more than 100 specialty retailers.
The architecture reminds me sorta like malls back in Malaysia/Singapore, more classy, with marbled floors and lotsa, lotsa shops. Lounges and comfy chairs for shoppers and very nice open spaces. $300 million they put into this new phase, it'd better be good. Variety is the name of the game and malls must give it to attract. Otherwise, no deal.
So, yeah I'm pretty impressed- it's got something for everyone, what's missing? hmm.. how about a nice big playzone like those in 1 Utama so I can dump the kid there while I go shopping for hours?
Robina Town Centre houses some of Australia’s most exciting and iconic brands including Carla Zampatti, Oroton, Veronika Maine, Guess, Marcs, Mimco, Aldo, JAG, Ben Sherman, Diana Ferrari, L'Occitane and I like the new Borders bookstore with Gloria Jeans cafe attached which sits right above the food court. Noticed there are no escalators, just lifts and walkalators, easy facilities for the aged and disabled. Woolworths is just right next to the parking bays, so I think they really thought thru the convenience mechanics this time for shoppers.
The final stage, which includes the redevelopment of The Promenade, the launch of the new cinemas and possibly a Myer, will be unveiled in the middle of 2009.
Robina is also home to the Gold Coast’s only David Jones store.
You'll also find Target, Kmart, Coles, Woolworths and Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas- the old wing.
At this point, it is already miles ahead of Pacific Fair, which is more old-fashioned and not as upbeat...and the best part is - I live just 5 minutes drive away from it!
Opening hours:
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(M-F) 9am -5.30pm; except Thursdays when it closes at 9pm
(Sundays) 10.30am-4pm
The architecture reminds me sorta like malls back in Malaysia/Singapore, more classy, with marbled floors and lotsa, lotsa shops. Lounges and comfy chairs for shoppers and very nice open spaces. $300 million they put into this new phase, it'd better be good. Variety is the name of the game and malls must give it to attract. Otherwise, no deal.
So, yeah I'm pretty impressed- it's got something for everyone, what's missing? hmm.. how about a nice big playzone like those in 1 Utama so I can dump the kid there while I go shopping for hours?
Robina Town Centre houses some of Australia’s most exciting and iconic brands including Carla Zampatti, Oroton, Veronika Maine, Guess, Marcs, Mimco, Aldo, JAG, Ben Sherman, Diana Ferrari, L'Occitane and I like the new Borders bookstore with Gloria Jeans cafe attached which sits right above the food court. Noticed there are no escalators, just lifts and walkalators, easy facilities for the aged and disabled. Woolworths is just right next to the parking bays, so I think they really thought thru the convenience mechanics this time for shoppers.
The final stage, which includes the redevelopment of The Promenade, the launch of the new cinemas and possibly a Myer, will be unveiled in the middle of 2009.
Robina is also home to the Gold Coast’s only David Jones store.
You'll also find Target, Kmart, Coles, Woolworths and Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas- the old wing.
At this point, it is already miles ahead of Pacific Fair, which is more old-fashioned and not as upbeat...and the best part is - I live just 5 minutes drive away from it!
Opening hours:
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(M-F) 9am -5.30pm; except Thursdays when it closes at 9pm
(Sundays) 10.30am-4pm
1 comment:
Chris, u make me want to take an immediate flight straight and visit this new thing in Gold Coast......
Hey, the management of Robina should pay you for advertising them man!!!!
BTW, I read your blog everyday.......divert my attention and u know, a stress release too...hee hee
Never, never, never..... put your pen down..........ya!!!
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