Mall of Africa, Sandton City, Menlyn Maine and Gauteng’s landmark destinations
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The short answer
Gauteng’s landmark destinations double as business hubs: Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Mall of Africa in Waterfall City, Melrose Arch, Montecasino in Fourways, Menlyn Park and Menlyn Maine in Pretoria East, and Gold Reef City in the south. Each sits in or near a business district, so they fit easily around meetings.
The business districts
- Sandton: banks, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Sandton Convention Centre.
- Rosebank and Melrose Arch: corporate offices, hotels and mixed-use precincts.
- Waterfall City and Midrand: corporate head offices, the Gallagher and Kyalami convention centres.
- Centurion and Menlyn Maine: Pretoria’s growing business nodes.
- Pretoria’s embassy districts and the Union Buildings for government and diplomatic visits.
Landmark shopping and leisure
- Mall of Africa (Waterfall City): one of Africa’s largest shopping centres, with a wide choice of restaurants.
- Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square (Sandton): flagship stores, restaurants and the Mandela statue.
- Melrose Arch: pedestrian streets with restaurants, hotels and shops.
- Hyde Park Corner: upmarket boutiques and dining in the northern suburbs.
- Montecasino (Fourways): a casino, theatre and entertainment complex.
- Menlyn Park and Menlyn Maine (Pretoria East): shopping, dining, Time Square and the SunBet Arena.
- Gold Reef City: a theme park and casino next to the Apartheid Museum.
Fitting it around meetings
Most of these destinations are within a short drive of the business districts. With a chauffeur on standby, a lunch at Melrose Arch or an evening at Montecasino slots between meetings without parking or taxis.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Mall of Africa?
In Waterfall City, between Midrand and Sandton, north of Johannesburg.
Which areas are Johannesburg’s main business districts?
Sandton is the largest, with Rosebank, Melrose Arch, Waterfall City and Midrand also hosting major corporate offices. In Pretoria, Centurion and Menlyn Maine are key business nodes.
Sources
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