The Centaurus

The Centaurus is a mixed use real estate development in the city of Islamabad, Pakistan. The project includes a 36-floor hotel, three 23-floor residential and office towers and a four-floor shopping mall.[2]

The Cenťaurus
سینٹورس
The Centaurus
General information
StatusCompleted
Type
AddressPlot # 01, Jinnah Avenue, F-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinates33.7077°N 73.0499°E / 33.7077; 73.0499
Current tenantsMövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Construction started2006
Completed2015
Opening17 February 2013
CostPKR 15 billion
OwnerSardar Tanveer Ilyas and Sardar Yasir Ilyas
Technical details
Floor count26[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Atkins
DeveloperPak Gulf Construction, Al Mahad Group of Companies (Saudi Arabia) and Sardar Builders
Other information
Number of rooms500
Public transit accessPIMS Metrobus Station
Website
thecentaurusmall.com/index.php

Construction

Designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins, it consists of a four-story shopping mall, a five-star hotel, two residential towers, a corporate tower, three skyscrapers containing corporate offices, residential apartments, and a hotel.[3][4] Centaurus Mövenpick Hotel is under construction and was expected to open in the first quarter of 2018.[5]

The estimated cost for building the complex was US$850 million.[6] The Centaurus Mall has four levels and comprises more than 250 shops.[7][8]

Entertainment

The Centaurus Mall offers entertainment in the form of a play area for children, known as "Fun City",[9] and a cineplex,[10] which shows recently-released Lollywood and Hollywood movies.

Food court

The food court offers several local as well as international fast food chains.[11]

Entry fee controversy

In what it called a move to avoid ‘over-crowding’, Centaurus Mall in a public notice said visitors will have to buy a coupon to enter the mall, which is adjustable against shopping at the mall on the same day. The public notice listed 23 types of people who will not have to purchase the entry coupons. Those exempted include all women and children under 12, senior citizens, lawmakers and executives, diplomats and foreigners, journalists, and lawyers, members of country clubs, registered engineers, doctors, and teachers. Further, the notice said, “famous players of hockey, cricket, football and golf” and “celebrities” do not have to purchase the entry coupon.[12]

October 2022 fire

The shopping center at the Centaurus Mall caught fire on October 9, 2022. The Capital Development Authority claimed the fire to be under control after two hours of response. The shopping center and nearby residential structures were closed for an audit to be made on their structural integrity.[13][14][15]

The fire broke out in the Monal restaurant and was reported around 4 pm.[16] The efforts of firefighters extinguished the fire preventing extensive damage to the interior. Navy and Air Force personnel also took part in cooling the building.[17][18][19][20]

See also

References
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  2. "Eastern Star". Atkinsglobal.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  3. Pereira, Nikhil. "Movenpick Hotels set to expand Pakistan operations | HotelierMiddleEast.com". HotelierMiddleEast.com. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  4. Tore, Iuliia (9 October 2015). "Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad to open in 2018". Rustourismnews.com. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  5. "Federal capital to have Movenpick Hotel". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  6. Ali Teepu, Imran (14 September 2010). "Centaurus Tower faces uncertain future". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  7. "Centaurus soft launch: City's first 'authentic' shopping mall opens its doors". The Express Tribune. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  8. "The Centaurus Mall". thecentaurusmall.com. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  9. "The Centaurus Mall". thecentaurusmall.com. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  10. "ME Cinemas". mecinemas.com. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  11. "Chefling Tales Guide to Eating at Centaurus Food Court, Islamabad. | Chefling Tales". cheflingtales.com. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  12. "Islamabad's Centaurus Mall starts charging Rs100 entry fee, but only from a select few". The Express Tribune. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  13. "Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze at Islamabad mall put out". BBC News. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  14. "Massive fire breaks out at Centaurus Mall in Pakistan's Islamabad | Videos". Hindustan Times. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  15. "Islamabad's Centaurus Mall fire brought under control". The Express Tribune. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  16. "major fire erupts at crowded shopping mall in pakistans islamabad". Gulf news. 9 October 2022.
  17. Qarar, Dawn com | Shakeel (9 October 2022). "Fire in Islamabad's Centaurus Mall 'under control': CDA". DAWN.COM.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  18. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63191723/Centaurus-Mall-fire-Large-blaze-at-Islamabad-mall-put-out
  19. "Islamabad's Centaurus Mall fire brought under control". The Express Tribune. 9 October 2022.
  20. "Islamabad's Centaurus Mall fire brought under control". Dunya News. 9 October 2022.
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