Sandton City
From humble beginnings as a farm to a buzzing business district, Sandton City is widely accepted as the richest square mile in Africa and South Africa’s most iconic shopping district. Mega corporations, high-end fashion houses and the best cuisine the world has to offer can all be found within walking distance of each other.
What is Sandton City
Sandton city is the business district of the Sandton community. It comprises a shopping mall, convention centre, hotels, commercial property, and restaurants. It also plays host to over 300 of the world’s most iconic retail and leisure sites.
Where is Sandton City
Located on Rivonia Road, Sandton, spotting this icon from a distance is easy thanks to the many skyscrapers that don the skyline. Sandton can be accessed directly from the airport by Gautrain, and is only a 20 minute drive from Johannesburg central.
Why you should visit Sandton City
If you would like to experience the best of South African retail, Sandton city is at the top of the list.
Every year, millions of tourists and locals flock to this city to take in all it has to offer including;
Nelson Mandela Square
Standing six meters above ground and weighing almost 3 tons is the iconic statue of Nelson Mandela. Splayed around this statue are the finest restaurants in Africa, Designer brand outlets and 60 exclusive shops.
Luxury Accommodation
Sandton offers 10 luxury accommodation buildings 8 of which are 5-star hottels, namely
- The Michelangelo Hotel
- The DaVinci Hotel
- The Leonardo Hotel
- The Maslow Hotel
- The Sandton Sun Hotel
- The Palazzo Hotel
- The Rafael Hotel
- The Saxon Hotel
The ultimate luxury shopping experience
Sandton is home to some of the world’s most luxury brands. On any day, visitors may shop at
- Burberry
- Cartier
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Louis Vuitton
- Gucci
- Jimmy Choo
- Versace
Whether you are looking to shop the basics or live in ultimate luxury, Sandton City is an experience not to be missed.
Sources: https://sandtoncity.com/about-us/
https://sandtoncity.com/shop-list/?category=diamond-walk
https://sandtoncity.com/nelson-mandela-square/
https://www.gauteng.net/blog/sandton-then-and-now-a-look-at-the-richest-square-mile-in-africa
