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There are a wide variety of attractions and activities to enjoy on the property. From heritage landmarks to more leisurely pursuits. Fun for all ages.
Take your experience to new heights with the Wheel’s elevated views across Granger Bay, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the Cape Town Stadium.
A number of apartments are available for rent at the V&A Waterfront, ranging from smaller studios to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Living at the V&A Waterfront offers residents security, convenience, a vibrant nightlife and all the amenities you may possibly need.
Apartment living at its most convenient.
The V&A Waterfront is an iconic 123-hectare neighbourhood which welcomes millions of people from all over the continent and world. We celebrate heritage & diversity, champion art & design, support entrepreneurship & innovation & drive positive social, economic & environmental change.
We’re the first attraction in South Africa to adopt the WTTC Safe Travels stamp.
Welcome to the V&A Waterfront where history meets modernity. Located in the heart of beautiful Cape Town, our neighbourhood offers a unique variety of dinning, shopping and entrainment options. Come experience the best that Cape Town has to offer
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Makers Landing: 10AM – 9PM (Fri-Sat), 10AM – 6PM (Sun), Optional Trade (Mon-Thu)
OZCF Market: 4PM – 9pm (Wed), 8AM – 2PM (Sat), 8:30AM – 2PM (Sun)
Watershed: 10AM – 7PM (Mon-Sun)
Battery Park: 9AM – 6PM (Mon-Sun),
Victoria Wharf: 9AM – 9PM (Mon-Sun)
Alfred Mall: 10AM – 7PM (Mon-Sun)
Our neighbourhood is full of tenants who embody excellence in everything that they do. To celebrate our amazing retail neighbours, we hosted the inaugural V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards at the newly opened Spyced restaurant, in the Silo District, hosted by popular radio presenter Carl Wastie.
We recognised our tenants with 19 awards (across 8 categories) selected by a prestigious panel of judges. We also invited the public to vote for their choice in two People’s Choice Awards. Over and above this, the V&A’s CEO, David Green, personally selected the winner for the CEO Award.
This category celebrates tenants who are a shining example through the way that they show up for society or the planet.
A Cape Town-based fashion brand founded by a dynamic mother-and-daughter duo (based at Watershed).
A beloved restaurant serving a piece of Belgium (cuisine and craft beers) in the Mother City.
A local brand offering handmade, upcycled eco-outdoor bags and apparel.
This category celebrates tenants who embody excellence in the way that they bring their brand stories to life.
Africa’s most popular escape rooms and adventure experiences for the whole family.
Home to exclusive designer diamond and tanzanite jewellery collections.
A small-batch distillery specialising in gin, vodka, whisky and all things spirit.
A contemporary menswear brand, sustainably crafting clothing and accessories.
A curated contemporary African design emporium with a distinctive offering.
This category highlights tenants who display excellence in service, across various business types.
SA’s go-to for food that is healthy, simple, seasonal and sourced for sustainability.
Driven by a passion to capture the spirit of Africa and adventure in a single frame.
This category celebrates the staff behind the service excellence embodied by our tenants.
This category winner is chosen from mystery shopper evaluations and overall business performance.
Offering original African classics that are made to last, using the highest quality fabric
This category honours tenants who fly the V&A flag proudly and embody neighbourliness in our community.
Dedicated to the art of wild fermentation, offering artisanal ferments based at Makers Landing.
This category was chosen by the general public, who voted in two rounds, to identify the winner.
SA’s beloved steak ranch, bringing people together around mouth-watering meals.
A world of quality and value with homeware, fashion, food and beauty on offer.
A special award, this category is chosen personally by the V&A Waterfront CEO, David Green.
The one and only market for farm-fresh produce and handmade, local treasures.
At the V&A Waterfront, we’re committed to building long-term relationships with returning visitors and tenants with deep roots in our community.
This year, we celebrated an incredible group of tenants who have been established in our waterfront world for at least 30 years. Three cheers to:
Zahava, Mr Cobbs, City Grill, Karibu, Spur, Baia, Table Bay Pharmacy, Mama’s Flowers, Barksole, Fisherman’s Choice, Den Anker, Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House, Ferryman’s Irish Tavern, Quay Four, Love, and Revenge & Cappuccino
The work of our winning tenants deserves a special token of our respect and admiration. That’s why we selected a different ceramic or glass trophy for each category.
Each one is unique, one-of-a-kind and handmade, sourced through the Lerato Design Consultancy.
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We called on an expert panel of judges to evaluate the efforts of our tenants and identify the shining stars in our tenant community.
These judges are a group of diverse authorities from various industries, including Media, Business, Retail and Tourism.
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academy lead
Emily is a Youth Empowerment Expert with over 20 years’ experience in the space. Emily co-founded Amathuba Collective, offering extensive programmes to strengthen young people’s emotional and mental wellbeing.
Their passion to help youth to love themselves and grow into positive and confident humans has informed the V&A Academy approach. At the Academy she guides and oversees activities from an impact perspective to ensure we achieve measurable, lasting change in the young people and their hosting businesses.
Thabile in a seasoned HR Practitioner with a special focus on youth employment. She leads young teams and develops talent in administrative and compliance roles.
At the Academy she liaises with hosts, managers and supervisors to support the development of the young people and their ability to add significant value to their employers. She guides the administrative processes to ensure smooth and impactful implementation the Academy’s projects.
Brett leads the V&A Academy team and is responsible for strategic partnerships to create job opportunities for young people across the V&A Waterfront.
He focuses on enabling career paths for under-resourced youth in Cape Town’s tourism, retail, and hospitality sectors. Brett is passionate about supporting young people’s transition into the workplace and ensuring host businesses nurture their growth. He works to help businesses improve customer service excellence by developing young talent. Brett oversees the design and delivery of training programs, collaborating with employers, funders, and partners to create lasting, positive change across the V&A Waterfront ecosystem.
