Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Melrose Arch Shopping Centre is tucked away on the northern side of the city of Johannesburg. It houses the city’s finest shopping boutiques, which is a vibrant mix of both local and international fashion brands. With the shopping facility’s modern urban design, it has also attracted several other retail shops and dining options, amounting to roughly 100 of South Africa’s top brands. The Melrose Arch Shopping Centre is indeed a world-class leisure destination in the area. That is why it is not a surprise that it has been voted for eight consecutive years now for the Leisure Options Best of Johannesburg Readers’ Choice Awards.

Apart from a fancy and luxurious shopping experience, Johannesburg also offers a variety of entertainment facilities, one of which is the Carnival City & Entertainment World in Brakpan. It is nestled in the commercial and financial center and features no less than 1750 gaming machines and 60 table games, on top of several other amenities like on-site restaurants and kids’ facilities. If you like to get a glimpse of the local scenery, make sure to stop by the Bruma Lake Flea Market. Although close to a shopping mall, the flea market attracts thousands of visitors daily. It is among the largest flea markets in the country, with roughly 630 traders.

Afterward, stay at two of the upscale accommodations in the area, the five-star African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection, and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch. Both hotels are no more than a five-minute walk from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and feature an on-site restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.