History
In 1992, two Kenyan brothers, Hamed and Mehraz Ehsani had the idea of constructing a shopping and recreation mall within Nairobi. Their objective was to provide a shopping and recreation experience for Gigiri's residents which include diplomats, expatriates and tourists living and/or working within the Nairobi's Diplomatic District and its immediate environs.
Construction began in April 1992 with 10 shops. Three years later they opened The Village Market's gates to the public. Today (February 2009) the complex covers over 225,713 square feet (20,969.4 m2) of leasing space; three levels high, with more than 150 outlets. It offers a variety of recreational facilities, including a cinema and an Olympic size bowling alley. The latest addition to the mall is a 5 star hotel with a 142 guest rooms and suites.
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