Poised to be the new hub for the hip and cool, Fahrenheit 88 is set to open its doors on 8 August 2010. The former KL Plaza is currently undergoing a RM100 million redevelopment and it's sporting a new brand logo name and logo.
A trendy lifestyle mall, targeting both local and foreign urbanites, Fahrenheit 88 will have 280 retails shops offering "the hippest fashion, in-vogue tech gadgets and the trendiest food and beverage outlets". Inspired by the fashion fusion culture in Malaysia, Fahrenheit 88 will feature a new sleek glass facade, a skylight above the concourse area, dynamic advertising panels on the exterior and new entrances. Architecture aside, it's been reported that many brands are looking for the opportunity to come in, including retailers from overseas.
Fahrenheit 88 will consist of 300,000 square feet of lettable space spread over 5 levels of zoned shopping space.
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Meanwhile, numerous shopping malls and integrated hybrid retail centres are expected to open around Kuala Lumpur this year given the improved economic outlook. Recently opened malls are Sunway Giza Kota Damansara, The Sphere Bangsar South, Bangsar Shopping Centre Extension and Wangsa Walk.
Amongst those opening later in 2010 are:
- SStwo Mall;
- 1 MontKiara;
- The Empire Gallery Subang Jaya;
- Subang Avenue Mall;
- Citta Strip Mall, Ara Damansara;
- Viva Mall, Jalan Loke Yew;
- The Tube @ Dataran Prima;
- Setia Walk, Puchong;
- 1 Shamelin Shopping Mall, Cheras; and
- Suria KLCC New Wing.
There are approximately 25 more shopping malls that will be built around KL, PJ, Subang Jaya and Shah Alam in the next 6 years (2011-2016), including several luxury ones catering to the affluent crowd.
Resources from:
http://www.klue.com.my/articles/2698-Fahrenheit-88-The-rebirth-of-KL-Plaza
http://www.patchay.com/2010/01/fahrenheit-88-sister-mall-of-pavilion.html
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