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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 – 6PM (Wed-Sun) Mon – Sun: Select Vendors Open Commercial Kitchen Spaces: Open 24/7
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)
A New Vision. The Same Heart. Welcome to Inspired By You.
Some businesses arrive at the V&A Waterfront as strangers, while others feel as though they’ve always belonged. Inspired By You, now open at Dock Road, Battery Park, is one of those. Built on over 20 years of experience in the neighbourhood, the salon carries forward a legacy of craft, care, and excellence — now reimagined through a fresh, vibrant vision.
Inspired By You is the story of three women of colour from Cape Town — Margo Hilario, Bianca Floris, and Yasmeen Najaar — who, after more than two decades in the industry, took a bold step of faith. Trained under one of South Africa’s most respected hairstylists, Frank Fowden, they absorbed values of discipline, skill, and genuine care. When Frank Fowden salon closed in 2025, they turned mentorship into opportunity, creating a salon that honours the past while stepping confidently into the future.
The team works across all hair types — straight, curly, afro, and kinky — listening first to understand your hair and your vision. Each treatment is personalised, restorative, and designed to enhance both beauty and confidence.
Inspired By You also offers special rates for V&A Waterfront staff on Mondays and Tuesdays — because everyone deserves to feel cared for and inspired.
Step into a space where legacy meets innovation. The new chapter at Dock Road has arrived — and it is Inspired By You.
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.
