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UMHLANGA DEVELOPMENT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

our years since announcing all been waiting for and we can’t
the revolutionary concept wait to welcome homeowners
Fof Umhlanga Arch, this and the public to what has
development has redefined city become one of South Africa’s
living, introduced a dynamic most iconic developments to
lifestyle to South Africa and enter the property market.
transformed KZN’s landscape. Umhlanga Arch was initially an
Since the breaking of ground in idea roughly drawn on a napkin,
October 2017, locals and visitors to think that this idea inspired the
alike have watched this catalytic development of a world-standing
development rise from the ground and game-changing property
up with much-anticipation. that has challenged conventional
The joint venture between The architectural trends and ultimately
Multiply Group and Devmco raised the benchmark,” shares
Group recently marked the official Mark Rosenberg, Umhlanga Arch
opening of the first phase of visionary and executive partner of
Umhlanga Arch. Multiply Group.
This opening will welcome “Umhlanga Arch has been a
residents and visitors into the success right from the very start, of 2018, 2019 and into 2020 up
smart-ready apartments. The claiming AAA-grade status, tourism, stimulating investment Nomusa Dube-Ncube shares,
Legacy Yard and Backyard will introducing South Africa’s first until COVID-19 lockdown in into the region, further elevating “I congratulate the developers
March 2020. Work resumed in
also be a hive of activity as the flagship Hilton Garden Inn, June 2020 with 1100 workers Umhlanga and greater Durban to of Umhlanga Arch for showing
food hall serves up exquisite pioneering smart technology, onsite daily. a world-class standing, and has a vote of confidence in KZN.
cuisines and flavours from around introducing an awe-inspiring already facilitated significant job This is a new trendy R1.3 billion
the world. European-inspired high street, “Our goal was not only to creation to date,” says Rosenberg. development near the Gateway
The European-inspired high and was even named the best introduce a revolutionary The structure of Umhlanga Arch super-regional mall in KwaZulu-
Natal. It is very exciting that
street will have a number of marketed development in Africa development but to change has been curated and carefully today, 06 October 2020 is the
the lives of the community.
bespoke, local retailers open in 2017. We know that this trend Throughout the project considered, now it’s time to official opening of restaurants
shop, namely proudly South of success will progress into bring this development to life in the food court. Our entities,
African fashion and jewellery the operation of this definitive development The Multiply as Umhlanga Arch welcomes KZN Tourism Authority and
stores Amanda Ferri, Mark Gold, development,” shares Rosenberg. Group and Devmco Group have homeowners, visitors and locals, Trade Investment KZN have
actively engaged with city leaders,
Holiday Harbour, Breazies and Within the first two months of businesses, and communities, bespoke and proudly South ensured that we collaborate with
The Gentry; as well as beauty development, Umhlanga Arch African retail tenants investors, key stakeholders such
and wellness specialists Hello had curated 400 permanent jobs, to ensure that local and foreign and restaurants. as the trade, major tour operators,
Hunny, Skin Renewal and the thereafter the numbers peaked at investors realise the vast potential Furthermore, MEC of airlines and hotels to promote
that KwaZulu-Natal has to offer.
Moustache Barbershop.
1300 individuals working on the This R1,3 billion development has Economic Development, Tourism packaged deals to encourage
“This is the moment we have site everyday throughout most far-reaching effects in bolstering and Environmental Affairs, travel into the province.” 

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