Century City Area Profile

Century City at a glance

Century City is a prime mixed-use development situated on the outskirts of the greater Cape Town area in the Western Cape of South Africa. This prestigious location is where one can shop, utilize office space or find a world of entertainment. The development started in 1997 under MONEX and is an ongoing enterprise under the guidance of Rabie Property Group. It’s stated that over R10 billion has been spent to ensure that Century City is a world-class facility. 

Commercial Hotspots

There are many prominent businesses and commercial hotspots within the Century City area and its home to some of South Africa’s leading companies including Vodacom and Aurecon. Century City also boasts its own conference centre (Century City Conference Centre). There are also a number of hotels which offer conference facilities making the entire Century City area a commercial hotspot in its own right.

Location

Century City is situated just 10km from the centre of Cape Town towards the north-east part of the area. One will reach the desirable mixed-use area via the N1 and it’s believed that there is an abundance of nature in the vicinity of these roads.

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

Century City started with just the Canal Walk shopping centre and Ratanga Junction Amusement Park. Today there are constantly new developments happening in Century City. One such development is the Grand Moorings Precinct which is currently nearing its final stage of development. According to Century City “The seven sectional title offices in the development will range from 50 square meters to 100 square meters and will be located on the ground floor facing Century Way. A total of 28 apartments, comprising one, two and three bedroom units all with basement parking, will be built above the offices” 

Infrastructure/Roadways

Century City is a world-class development with every kind of infrastructure imaginable available within easy to access to key areas within the development including Curro Private School and Abbots College. The location is also an architectural mecca and the design of certain buildings are inspired by various forms of classic and modern architecture. The area also has its own hospital Intercare. Some of the roads which run through Century City include Ratanga Road, Century Boulevard and Boundary Road. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Century City is situated 20km from The Cape Town International Airport and it’s believed to take roughly 20 minutes travel time. Century City is located only 12km from Cape Town’s Central City Improvement District and its believed to take roughly 20 minutes travel time depending on traffic or the form of transport chosen.

Transport

Century City is well connected via all the numerous forms of transport that make up the greater Cape Town area. The massive mixed development area is within close proximity to a MyCiti Bus Station, a Metrorail Train Station and a Golden Arrow bus station as well as being well connected via the extensive minivan service which runs all over the city.

Malls/Shopping

Century City is home to a world of shopping most notably Canal Walk which is widely considered to be Africa’s largest and best shopping experience.

Restaurants 

Century City has a world of great places in which to eat including The Slug and Lettuce, Café Frank, The Square Café and Wine Bar, Punjab Wok, Tigers Milk and the Seattle Coffee Company.

With so much to offer and so many significant developments happening in and around this key mixed development area. There really isn’t a better time to invest in one of Cape Town’s most impressive areas to work and live. Contact a commercial property broker today from OfficePlace and start your Century City commercial office space adventure.