Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall Overview: Map, cinema, dinning
Located in the core area of Kowloon, AIRSIDE is a comprehensive commercial landmark covering a total area of 1.9 million square feet. It is connected to the Kai Tak MTR station and enjoys convenient access to both urban and cross-border transportation networks. The 47-story high-rise building offers 32 floors of Grade A office space, while the shopping mall covers an area of 700,000 square feet, bringing together various leisure, retail, and dining establishments. It aims to create a new cultural and leisure flagship landmark in Kowloon, meeting the daily needs of visitors from within and outside the district. With “Wholeness” as its main theme for creating a new urban lifestyle, AIRSIDE has intentionally built over tens of thousands square feet of art space within the mall, including GATE33 Art Gallery led by AIRSIDE’s professional art team. In addition, there is also a 6,000-square-foot urban farm at AIRSIDE.
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Retail Shops
Step into the future of retail at Kai Tak’s AIRSIDE Mall, which has just flung open its doors to the public in an exciting trial phase! This sprawling 700,000 square foot shopping haven is now a buzzing hub of premier brands and unique experiences. Catch the latest blockbusters at the MCL AIRSIDE cinema’s seven state-of-the-art theaters, or immerse yourself in the minimalist elegance of the 12,000 square foot Japanese lifestyle retailer MUJI, right next to the popular Uniqlo. For those who appreciate the finer things, the high-end German appliance brand Miele awaits, along with Asia’s first experiential Nespresso concept boutique, offering a coffee journey like no other. Delve into the world of original design with B’IN Select and check out the exclusive offerings from Taiwan’s celebrated design shopping site Pinkoi at their pop-up store. And for a splash of excitement, ride the waves at Hong Kong’s first indoor surfing park, all within the contemporary confines of AIRSIDE Mall. This isn’t just a mall opening; it’s the unveiling of a new chapter in Hong Kong’s retail landscape!
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Shopping Mall + Over 40 Restaurants
Covering an area of 700,000 sq ft, the shopping mall combines culture, fashion, and a diverse green lifestyle experience. It offers local and international brands, multi-national cuisine restaurants, experiential retail, providing top-notch entertainment and retail experiences for customers of all ages. Including the brand new MCL AIRSIDE Cinema, MUJI, German premium home appliance brand Miele, renowned coffee brand Nespresso, lifestyle select store B’IN Select , handmade brand Bai Zhi Life Concept Store , Pinkoi Autumn Expo Shop , and large-scale lifestyle specialty store city’super will be coming soon!
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Large Indoor Surfing + Pet-friendly Mall
AIRSIDE also introduces multiple entertainment facilities, including the first indoor large-scale surfing facility in a shopping mall in Hong Kong, covering an area of over 10,000 square feet and featuring restaurants, allowing water sports enthusiasts to enjoy the thrill of surfing regardless of the season. As a pet-friendly mall, AIRSIDE also has shops dedicated to pets, catering to the needs of both owners and pets. These include HOLA il colpo Hair & Pets, the first flagship pet grooming and care service by IL COLPO Group; Full Day Pet Boutique, Hong Kong’s first concept store introducing Japanese-style kimono clothing, seasonal trendy fashion items, handmade products by Japanese craftsmen for pets with a Japanese-themed environment for photo opportunities; Ruff & Fetch Airport-themed retail store offering self-service pet washing and grooming facilities as well as space for pet gatherings; and Purr’Licious providing various high-quality cat snacks, toys, and eco-friendly cat supplies in an exclusive space. During the opening period, there will be a series of themed activities designed for pets at the mall including workshops and gatherings to allow visitors to have joyful moments with their beloved pets. As a pet-friendly shopping mall, AIRSIDE not only provides stores offering professional pet grooming services but also plans extensive outdoor green spaces as pet-friendly areas where both pets and owners can experience happy times together.
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Combining Office and Shopping Mall
The innovatively designed AIRSIDE has won the “Asia Pacific Real Estate Oscars” known as the Asia Pacific real estate leader summit “MIPIM Asia Awards 2020” – Gold Award for “Best Future Project”. The 47-storey high-rise AIRSIDE complex combines Grade A offices with a multi-level shopping mall, as well as an underground shopping street, providing a comprehensive and diverse living experience. This project is located in the prime area of Kowloon East’s infrastructure network, connecting to the Kai Tak public transportation interchange. It will become a hub for easy access to various directions, facilitating quick travel to and from core areas and border infrastructure.
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Only 20 minutes to Central
With the opening of the MTR Sha Tin to Central Link and Tuen Ma Line, it now only takes 20 minutes from AIRSIDE to Central. It also only takes 45 minutes to reach Hong Kong International Airport and the Shenzhen border, making cross-district business travel extremely convenient and advantageous for tenants to embrace new opportunities in all aspects. The total floor area of the AIRSIDE project is up to 1.2 million square feet, including Grade A office towers with over 30 floors and a multi-level shopping mall spanning up to 700,000 square feet. It integrates meticulously crafted experiential retail, world-class cuisine, and high-quality leisure experiences, creating a city lifestyle with a sense of quality.
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Immersive Aviation Experience Exhibition
The large-scale opening exhibition of AIRSIDE is themed “Desire to Fly”: the team has specially built the “Idea Cloud” exhibition hall on the 2nd floor atrium, together with GATE33 Art Gallery on the 3rd floor, serving as carriers for the exhibition, leading viewers to explore between the glorious history of Kai Tak Airport and various artistic units’ imagination of flight. This exhibition is fortunate to have received support from Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company. Through the data provided by Swire Group’s Historical Archives Department, it showcases numerous historical collections and private collections from senior aviation personnel, including pilots’ cherished flight logs, old airport photos, travel posters, flight maps, old plane tickets and boarding passes. These exhibits resonate with images created by 21 local art units as well as installations and immersive interactive designs, creating a multi-sensory experience.
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Embracing the concept of “Wholeness”
AIRSIDE embodies a new urban lifestyle that connects communities, fosters interaction among different individuals and social groups, and harmonizes with nature. The brands and tenants at AIRSIDE all embody the attitude of urban living as “Wholeness.” AIRSIDE offers a fresh experiential retail service that encompasses aspects of life, entertainment, physical and mental well-being, as well as international cuisine. Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique shopping and cultural experiences at AIRSIDE. In collaboration with tenants and community partners, AIRSIDE actively plans and promotes meaningful sustainable retail experiences (Impact Retail), such as launching low-carbon dining menus in partnership with food tenants. To showcase various possibilities for a low-carbon city, there is an urban farm spanning 4,000 square feet on-site that cultivates over 50 types of crops. Some of these crops will be shared with the dining establishments at AIRSIDE to provide customers with authentic farm-to-table dining experiences; while others will be shared within the community to promote a nature-based approach towards reducing carbon footprints and realizing the concept of “Wholeness” at AIRSIDE.
There is an extensive selection of dining options available here including themed cafes, bars, and restaurants. Breaking away from traditional local leisure shopping malls’ conventions, AIRSIDE introduces Hong Kong’s first sports entertainment concept store to offer customers unique activity experiences seeking excitement. Additionally, there will be flagship lifestyle specialty stores centered around the theme of “Wholeness,” featuring selected products from various countries as well as local agricultural produce to bring customers a distinctive shopping experience. With state-of-the-art cinemas showcasing cutting-edge visual technology alongside major international fashion brands coming together under one roof, AIRSID Epresentsa refreshing new leisure retail experience for urban living.
Total area | 1.9 million square feet of mixed commercial land. |
Building height: 200 meters, with a total of 47 floors. | |
It offers Grade A office spaces and a multi-level shopping mall connected to an underground shopping street. | |
Land price | The commercial building was invested with 24.6 billion Hong Kong dollars in 2017. |
Commercial building | 32 floors of Grade A office spaces, totaling 1.2 million square feet. |
The maximum area per floor is 32,000 – 53,000 square feet. | |
Floors 10 to 18 are connected and have an area of 53,000 square feet. | |
Shopping space | Reaches 700,000 square feet. |
Architect: | Snøhetta |
Five major green building certificates. | WELL Core Platinum certification – AIRSIDE Office Building (International WELL Building Institute). |
LEED v4 Platinum certification (U.S. Green Building Council). | |
BEAM Plus Platinum certification (Hong Kong Green Building Council) for the Green Building Environmental Assessment Community (Version 1.0). | |
BEAM Plus Provisional Platinum certification (Hong Kong Green Building Council) for New Buildings (Version 1.2). | |
Three-Star Green Building Design Label (China Green Building and Energy Saving (Hong Kong) Council) for advanced environmental facilities. | |
Advanced environmental facilities: | The first intelligent waste classification management system in Hong Kong. |
The first commercial project in Hong Kong to adopt the Kai Tak District cooling system. | |
The first intelligent bicycle parking system in Hong Kong. | |
Equipped with the largest-scale solar photovoltaic system. | |
Parking | 850 spaces, fully equipped with electric vehicle charging capabilities. |
Opening date | Trial operation in the third quarter of 2023. |
Kai Tak AIRSIDE Mall: Awarded the Highest International Certification for Sustainable Design
The design blueprint of AIRSIDE is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), and every sustainable design detail has been carefully crafted. AIRSIDE has also become Hong Kong’s first building to receive five major green building certifications, including pre-certification at the platinum level for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (US LEED®), provisional platinum-level certification for BEAM Plus New Building, pre-certification at the platinum level for WELL Building StandardTM, final platinum-level certification for BEAM Plus Neighbourhood, as well as 3-star certification from China Green Building Label. To promote a sustainable green lifestyle attitude, AIRSIDE offers various unique facilities and has become one of Hong Kong’s most environmentally conscious landmarks, including Hong Kong’s first automated bicycle parking area that encourages green transportation, rooftop farms, automated intelligent waste sorting and storage facilities.
What is inside the AIRSIDE at Kai Tak?
AIRSIDE combines Grade A office space and a shopping mall, with an underground shopping street connecting them. More details
What shops are there at Kai Tak AIRSIDE?
Including the 25,000 square feet large lifestyle specialty store city’super and over 12,000 square feet Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI… More details