Cape Town offers a blend of luxury shopping, unique experiences, and vibrant nightlife. From high-end boutiques to concept stores showcasing local designs, the city caters to discerning travelers and fashion enthusiasts. Here’s a guide to making the most of a visit.
Morning Exploration
Begin your day by dropping your bag at the Dorp Hotel, perched above Bo-Kaap. From this vantage point, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city and a full-on view of Table Mountain.
Next, browse the shelves of Clarke’s Bookshop for out-of-print books on Southern African topics, from history to holistic medicine, alongside the newest niche publications on the arts. Everything is beautifully laid out, and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable.
Explore the work of some of South Africa’s and Namibia’s top furniture designers in a new concept space that showcases storage, furniture, lighting, decor, and accessories in a display that is both thrilling and a fount for new ideas and inspiration. Many well-known names are represented, including Dokter and Misses, as well as a raft of new ones, such as Mash.T Design Studio.
Afternoon Adventures
Explore Africa’s first concept store and see who’s making waves around the continent at Merchants on Long.
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Discover a range of Africa-inspired gifts at Aafricaa, a small emporium in the V & A Waterfront area that specializes in local ceramics, African textiles and baskets, fashion accessories, jewelry, and homeware.
Evening Indulgence
Prepare for the evening ahead with a massage at The Silo Spa, located on the 4th floor of The Silo Hotel. Experience treatments that are both luxurious and clinically effective using products such as South Africa’s Black Pearl Collection.
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Settle down at your (reserved well in advance) table at Salon in Woodstock to see why this is fast becoming a serious foodies’ favorite. Luke Dale-Roberts’ cuisine has been setting the local gastronomic scene on fire ever since he opened his first (and now closed) restaurant, The Test Kitchen.
Nightlife and Glamour
Make an entrance at Gigi Rooftop Bar where the stylish clientele lounges around the pool and on leather sofas in front of book-laden shelves. With views over the sea, the bar is like a mountain eyrie on summer nights.
Move to beachside Cabo Beach Club, the sharpest, most glamorous night spot in Cape Town. Patrons with time on their hands might have spent the day here, sunning by the pool. Others come for Champagne or cocktails as the sun sets, followed by a light dinner or a platter of fat oysters.
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Luxury Expansion
A dedicated wing measuring 5,000m2 is being built for luxury brands to be housed in the same area. The project is valued at R207 million. Stores like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana will receive stores that are double their current size. Other luxury brands joining this new extension are MaXhosa Africa, Burberry Group and Versace by Capri Holdings.
The success of brands like MaXhosa Africa in the luxury market, standing alongside prominent international names, is notable.
Here's a summary of the luxury brands expanding their presence:
| Brand | Details |
|---|---|
| Louis Vuitton | Store size doubling |
| Gucci | Store size doubling |
| Dolce & Gabbana | Store size doubling |
| MaXhosa Africa | Joining the new extension |
| Burberry Group | Joining the new extension |
| Versace by Capri Holdings | Joining the new extension |
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