The hugely successful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront complex has been developed around older wharves of the scenic Cape Town harbour. It is one of the most popular places to dine and stroll, day and night, and has the charm of a working harbour with seagulls and fur seals waiting for scraps from fishing boats, and tugs tied next to luxury yachts.

The V&A Waterfront is well known nationally and internationally as a world-class shopping destination. At the Victoria Wharf shopping complex, over 240 speciality stores stock everything from designer clothing and accessories through to home-ware and souvenirs.

The Alfred Mall and Clock Tower Precinct offer a selection of fine art galleries, jewellers, antique shops and a one-stop Tourism Centre, while two extensive Craft Markets feature an assortment of innovative designs, traditional handcrafts and holistic lifestyle treatments. All stores at the V&A Waterfront are open till 9pm seven days a week for your convenience and shopping pleasure, and there are over 6000 open-air and covered parking bays, patrolled and monitored 24 hours a day for greater peace of mind.

Dining Out

There are over 70 restaurants, pubs, taverns, coffee shop and eateries located throughout the V&A Waterfront, offering everything from fine dining through to quick and easy take-away meals, usually with spectacular views and/or alfresco dining. Whatever your mood, style or budget the diverse selection is able to cater to your specific tastes.

Leisure Activities and Attractions
The V&A Waterfront offers an extensive selection of entertaining and educational leisure attractions. These include:

	Live performances by theatre groups, street entertainers, musicians and singers
	The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
	The popular Two Oceans Aquarium and Maritime Museum
	12 cinemas showcasing both conventional and art house films
	An IMAX theatre
	Aerial trips around Table Bay
	The Telkom Exploratorium
	Boat cruises around the harbour and across to Robben Island
	Various festivals and special events such as the BT Global Challenge and the Volvo Ocean Race

Accommodation
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront offers accommodation ranging from budget to five star comfort, in exceptional surroundings. There are seven welcoming hotels, each with its own unique style and ambiance within a few minutes of the city centre. The Waterfront is in close proximity to Sea Point, the Atlantic Seaboard and offers easy access to the Western Cape's other major tourist attractions and main route to the airport. As a result, it is suitable for both the business and tourist traveller.

Conference Facilities
The V&A Waterfront has several conference and function venues, all of which combine magnificent scenery with top class facilities and professional service. Whatever form your next corporate event takes, you’re sure to find the perfect location.

Commercial Property
When it comes to commercial properties, the V&A Waterfront offers an excellent choice of imaginative office locations. From the historical residences of Portswood Ridge and the established premises of Portswood Square and Granger Bay Court to the new developments at the Clock Tower and West Quay, an increasing number of corporate tenants have taken advantage of the unique setting and security on offer. The V&A Waterfront Company also has a property development and management division, which can be commissioned to build office developments to meet specific requirements.

Marina Residential
The V&A Waterfront has recently introduced a series of luxury apartments at the new Marina Residential development. Designed to complement its surroundings, the complex is centred on a fully serviced marina basin with jetties, private yacht berths and boasts magnificent vistas from all of the open-plan units. Offering an unsurpassed lifestyle within one of the world’s most spectacular cities, this is unquestionably Cape Town’s most exclusive residential address.