Neighbourhood News Update: 09 December 2022

As the V&A Waterfront gears up for its traditional festive season, free of the restrictions of the past two years, it is once again partnering with local artists and crafters to present a visual spectacle of décor installations that will give visitors a warm African welcome.

Joy from Africa to the World, now in its fourth year, continues to grow as a source of inspiration and a call to action for visitors and tenants alike to act responsibly and safeguard the environment. This year the call-to-action is built around the theme of nostalgia, reflecting a moment in time when the world is yearning for a return to happy, simpler times. Read more here.

We’re ready to surprise and delight all our visitors this festive season with a host of fun events and interactive activities spread across the neighbourhood from early December to mid-January 2023.

The action takes place across the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, the Watershed, Makers Landing and the Silo District Visitors can look forward t creating memories with our festive Santa, food markets, musical entertainment, and more. Click here for the full list of activities.

We’ve welcomed a few new stores to our neighbourhood:

• WAG Pop up

A fashion & design women’s boutique featuring bold prints and bright colours.

Location: next to the Soho beauty bar & Dip n Dip

• Zegna

Italian menswear brand featuring ready-to-wear garments that are tailored to perfection.

Location: next to the Maxhosa store

• Journey Waterfront

A one-stop shop for the traveller looking for quality luggage and bags.

Location: next to Tiger of Sweden

• Copenhagen Cartel

A swimwear, loungewear, and fitness collection for the environmentally-conscious shopper.

Location: next to Charles Greig,

• Luxity

One of the largest fashion houses for new and pre-owned luxury items.

Location: next to the Alysu store, upper entrance 5

• Nom Nom

A bespoke jewellery brand with a wide range of charms and gems for beautiful necklaces, bracelets and rings.

Location: opposite the swatch store

• Patagonia

Premium retailer for outdoor wear and gear for sporting activities.

Location: next to the Vovo Telo bakery

• 11 Dec 2022: Swing dancing – Pierhead Deck
• 13 Dec 2022: Growthpoint Properties sundowner race – Behind Table Bay Hotel
• 15 Dec – 24 Dec 2022: Santa’s arrival – Centre Court, Victoria Wharf
• 16 Dec – 23 Dec 2022: Watershed Festive Market, Watershed

The V&A sees positive year-on-year growth due to a strong period around Black Friday

November’s biggest shopping event contributed positively to our foot traffic compared to previous Black Friday with visitors capitalising on the entire week and doing their festive shopping. The rest of the property continues to see positive numbers thanks to the recovery of international visitors and good weather.

The rolling 12-month figure is slowly growing upwards and is currently at 20.4 million visits in comparison with the previous 12-month period which represents a 35.7% increase on the previous period. We are now seeing a 77.1% recovery when comparing to the last normal period rolling 12 months.

This is the first festive period post covid where restrictions have been completely lifted and we look forward to a busy season with families taking part in all our planned activities for the holidays.