Citygate Outlets
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail, Commercial real estate |
| Founded | April 8, 2000 in Tung Chung, Hong Kong |
| Founder | Consortium of Hang Lung Group, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai Properties, New World Development, and Swire Properties |
| Headquarters | Tung Chung , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
Key people | Swire Properties (management) |
| Products | Outlet shopping centre, office tower, hotels |
| Owner | Newfoundworld Investment Holdings Limited (joint venture of Hang Lung Group, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai Properties, New World Development, Swire Properties) |
Citygate Outlets (名店倉) is a retail and commercial hub situated in the heart of Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The development comprises an outlet shopping centre known as Citygate Outlets, a premium office tower called Citygate One, and two hotels. It is owned by Newfoundworld Investment Holdings Limited, a joint venture formed by Hang Lung Group, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai Properties, New World Development, and Swire Properties. Swire Properties is responsible for managing the entire complex. The mall commenced operations on April 8, 2000; subsequently, the Novotel Citygate Hong Kong hotel opened in 2006, followed by the debut of Hong Kong Silveri-MGallery in May 2022.
Initially launched under the name Citygate in 2000, the centre was renamed Citygate Outlets in August 2006 to align with its new focus on outlet retailing.
History
Construction of the complex started in 1995 on land reclaimed for development and was completed by 1999. This retail and office project forms a key component of the Tung Chung New Town initiative, developed concurrently with Chek Lap Kok International Airport. The first phase of the shopping centre became operational in April 2000.
Ownership is evenly divided among five consortium partners, each holding a 20% share, while Swire Properties Management Limited handles day-to-day mall management. The Novotel Citygate hotel, featuring 440 guest rooms and operated by AccorHotels since April 2006, caters primarily to corporate visitors with its dedicated conference and business amenities.
The mall underwent a major expansion in 2019 with phase two doubling its footprint to more than 1,466,000 square feet. It now accommodates over 150 global brands offering discounts up to 90% throughout the year. This extension introduced several retailers’ inaugural outlet stores in Hong Kong and added a food court, an outdoor dining area with 40 outlets, as well as a cinema seating 600 guests.
Location
Situated above Tung Chung MTR station, the terminal stop on the Tung Chung line, Citygate Outlets enjoys excellent transport connections. It adjoins the Tung Chung bus terminus and provides direct access to the Novotel Citygate Hong Kong hotel. Additionally, Hong Kong International Airport can be reached within approximately ten minutes by bus.
Design
Citygate Outlets offers approximately 942,800 square feet dedicated to retail use alongside substantial office space and underground parking accommodating over 1,100 vehicles. The complex also incorporates the 440-room Novotel Citygate Hong Kong hotel.
The design prioritizes natural illumination through two skylit atriums positioned at the northern and southern ends of the mall. These are interconnected via walkways spanning five levels, including two basement floors. The topmost level houses Food Republic, an expansive multi-restaurant dining concept. Unusually for Hong Kong shopping centres, Citygate features The Square—a large open-air plaza equipped with one of Asia’s most extensive outdoor kinetic fountains—frequently utilized for cultural performances and special events.
Crossing over the North Lantau Highway, the mall also functions as a pedestrian thoroughfare for residents from eastern Tung Chung commuting to and from the railway station.
Positioning
As Hong Kong’s pioneering outlet mall, Citygate Outlets is home to more than 150 international labels offering consistent discounts ranging from 30% to 70% across categories such as designer apparel, sportswear, cosmetics, accessories, children’s clothing, and home furnishings. The centre also includes wellness facilities like a spa alongside contemporary dining venues.
In recognition of its innovative integration approach, Citygate Outlets received a Silver ICSC MAXI Award in 2007—the first recipient of this accolade within Asia.
Offices
The project features One Citygate, an office tower rising nine stories with a total gross floor area of . Key occupants consist of Greater Bay Airlines on the 12th floor, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express both located on the 7th floor, as well as Metrojet Limited occupying suites 1301–1306. This office segment capitalizes on its close vicinity to the airport to draw companies connected to the aviation sector.