Sandton City is turning up the magic this festive season with its most enchanting experience yet. Say hello to the City of Enchantment, a brand-new holiday world that will transform the iconic centre court into a whimsical wonderland filled with shimmer, joy, and festive flair. Think Santa photos, extended shopping hours, breathtaking décor, and beautifully wrapped gifts… all in support of the SPCA.
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I recenlty started to play padel socially so I was excited to hear that Sandton City has raised the game, literally, with the opening of Net Set Padel, a premium padel facility located on the centre’s rooftop near entrance 8. Boasting four world-class outdoor courts and four indoor courts, this state-of-the-art venue caters for both seasoned players and those picking up a padel racket for the first time, joining a lineup of over 375 world-class brands and experiences at Africa’s most iconic shopping destination.
A World-Class Court Experience
Net Set Padel Sandton City has been designed to meet the highest international standards. All eight courts were sourced from Spain’s renowned PADEL ALBA and are fully compliant with the specifications of both the Spanish Padel Federation and the International Padel Federation. The facility includes four ALBA classic outdoor courts and four full panoramic indoor courts, ensuring players enjoy a top-tier experience across 1,600 square metres of dedicated padel space.
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The festive spirit is alive and thriving at Sandton City, Africa’s premier shopping destination. The iconic centre has unveiled a spectacular lineup of holiday activities designed to bring joy and convenience to shoppers of all ages. From the return of the award-winning Momo’s Magical Adventure, to exquisite festive lights, extended trading hours, gift wrapping for a cause, and an array of exciting festive experiences, Sandton City is set to make this holiday season truly unforgettable.
The enchanting Momo’s Magical Adventure is back with a bold new storyline, running from 5 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, in collaboration with Standard Bank Private. In this year’s production, Momo and her trusty sidekick, Mack the Meerkat, embark on a cosmic journey filled with starlit skies, deep-sea magic, and celestial friends like Bertie-Stargazer the Unicorn and Polly the Northern Star. With performances in a uniquely designed theatrical tent in the centre court outside Checkers, this immersive children’s theatre show is a visual and emotional feast for the whole family.
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The Easter weekend is around the corner, and this year, the popular Chocolate Café will return to Sandton City. Set to delight chocolate fanatics and Easter enthusiasts, the immersive world now includes an interactive activity hub and shopping section, set to keep even the busiest bunnies enthralled between 20 March to 1 April 2024.
Taking place in the Sandton City centre court, young and old can get creative with chocolate, from decorating your very own Easter cookie, to building your signature holiday s’mores and packing your Easter Bunny cracker to the brim. The Chocolate Café will also offer the tastiest array of Easter treats from sought after brands including Beacon, Beyers, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Lindt, Mister Sweet and Sally Williams, creating a tantalizing one stop Easter retail destination.
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The trees are up, the lights are on, and the joyful hum of gift wrapping has begun. Sandton City, Africa’s premier shopping destination, is orchestrating a symphony of excitement to ensure this festive season surpasses all expectations.
For starters, a uniquely crafted children’s’ theatre production, Momo’s Magical Adventure, is set to enchant shoppers of all ages, this coming holiday. Shows have started in a bespoke crafted tent in the centre court outside Checkers and will run until 7 January 2024. In this heart-warming tale, Momo’s friends have left Johannesburg for the summer holidays to go to the sea and she’s the only one left in the big city. Time has passed by slowly, but Momo’s favourite night of the year has finally arrived- it’s Christmas Eve! Four live performances of this charming production will take place daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm, from Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets are now available on the Sandton City website and selling fast.
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Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 