BBS Mall: Eastleigh's Largest Shopping Complex That Cost KSh 25b To Build Opens Doors For Business

• Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall in Eastleigh Nairobi was constructed at an estimated cost of KSh 25 billion on a 6.4-acre piece of land
• The largest shopping complex in Kenya is 90% complete and has already opened its doors to businesses, including retail shops, restaurants and banks
• BBS Mall is set to be commissioned in two months' time even as traders fill up its over 2,000 outlets

Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall, considered to be the largest shopping complex in Kenya and East Africa, has opened its doors for business.

The mega shopping complex located in Eastleigh invited tenants starting May 2023, as as of June 2023, the majority of the stalls were filled up.

Commissioning of BBS Mall in Eastleigh

BBS Mall management revealed that 90% of the first phase of the project - which hosts over 2,000 retail stores - is complete and ready for occupancy.

The project, which took four years of construction, is expected to be commissioned in October 2023, with the majority of its stalls occupied by restaurants, retail shops and commercial banks.

"And just like that, a dream came true, We opened our doors of BBS MALL today to the eagerly waiting public. As BBS MALL, we have not only changed the skyline of Eastleigh at large, but we’ve also brought a whole new shopping experience for the residents of Nairobi and East Africa," said BBS management.

The second phase of the project, comprising of the hotel and serviced apartment will begin after the commissioning of the mall.

"It cost approximately KSh 25 billion for phase one. We have phase two coming where we will have a state-of-the-art office block, service apartments and a five-star hotel," said BBS Mall Chief Communication Officer Dalmar Abdi, as quoted by Citizen TV.

According to the mall tenants, an overwhelming number of customers are already flocking to the mega business complex.

Biggest malls in Kenya

BBS malls joined a host of other largest shopping complexes under development in the country.

With the ability to host 3,500 shops, 12 commercial banks, and seven-star hotels, the mall promised booming business activities in Nairobi's largest business hub.

Another shopping centre is the Crystal Rivers Mall, located off Mombasa Road and comprises a newly built shopping mall extending to 210,000 square feet.