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· The Douala Grand Mall, situated in the economic capital of Cameroon, the largest mall in the Central Africa is becoming a center of attraction to its citizenry
· The mall measuring 40,000 sq meters and having a commercial space of over 18,000 sq meters houses everything under one roof-entrainment, leisure and shopping
· The mall will catalyze injection of 46 million Euros into the local community, through equipment purchases and payment of services
People are excited about the new facility comparable to any modern mall elsewhere in the world, dotted with shops, entertainment hubs and eateries. Inside, there are 160 shops, super markets, amusement parks and cinemas. Resembling a museum and a port, the mall may soon become a place where ordinary citizens get a feel of modern living. The facility is expected to see a footfall of over 300,000 per month. The project entailed a cost of Euro 122 million.
The second phase of the mall will include a hotel and an office space. It will generate around 4,500 direct and indirect jobs in all specialties. The city authorities have taken measures to curb pollution in the mall site due to tons of waste that could be generated b due to construction activities on the site. The 2-tier Douala Grand Mall is likely to revolutionize the retail sector in the country. Reports indicate that the mall will catalyze the injection of 46 million Euros into the local community, through equipment purchases and payment of services.
