By: Staff Writer
November 30, Colombo (LNW): Port City Colombo, a visionary Special Economic Zone and master-planned city, is inviting the local community to explore a range of activities, from high-end shopping to peaceful waterfront walks.
With a variety of experiences suited to everyone, it encourages locals to spend more time in the thriving heart of Colombo, particularly during the holiday season.
The Mall at Port City Colombo, part of this dynamic environment, offers world-class luxury shopping, travel retail, and diverse dining options.
As South Asia’s first downtown duty-free retail concept, it features China Duty Free, the world’s top travel retail operator, alongside other premium brands.
The Mall is accessible to eligible visitors, including returning Sri Lankans, foreign residents, diplomats, and tourists. Returning Sri Lankans and foreign residents can enjoy a special annual allowance of $2,000 for purchases made within four days of their arrival.
Visitors to the Mall can also explore a curated selection of dining, cultural, and lifestyle options, such as Nihonbashi by Dharshan, Café Chill, Spa Ceylon, and Department of Coffee.
Port City Colombo is also home to Sri Lanka’s only artificial beach, which has become increasingly popular since its opening in 2023.
It offers a swimmable beach within the breakwater lagoon, stunning sunsets, and a lively beachside restaurant culture.
Additionally, the Marina Promenade, open daily, provides guests with panoramic views of Colombo’s skyline and the sea, while the newly opened Central Park offers an urban retreat with recreational activities, enhancing the city’s appeal as a blend of modernity and nature.
Embodying the dynamic lifestyle ambiance of Port City Colombo set to emerge once the project is fully operational, the Mall at Port City Colombo caters to discerning shoppers who seek world-class convenience, luxury travel retail, and diverse culinary offerings.
The Mall at Port City Colombo, being South Asia’s first downtown duty-free retail concept, features China Duty Free – the world’s No.1 travel retail operator, with additional travel retail brands set to commence operations shortly. The Mall is open to all eligible visitors, including returning Sri Lankans and foreign residents, general tourists, diplomats and diplomatic organisations, and departing travelers.
Port City Colombo further encompasses Sri Lanka’s only artificial beach, increasingly popular with local guests since its opening in 2023, which provides the perfect tropical sanctuary in the urban heart of Colombo.
This includes a swimmable beach within the vicinity of Port City Colombo’s breakwater lagoon, vivid, awe-inspiring sunsets, and a lively beachside restaurant culture that is ideal for any guest who desires a tranquil day by the ocean.
