Maritime Square
| Company type | Shopping mall |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | April 1, 1999 |
| Headquarters | Tsing Yi, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Retail outlets, dining, cinema, banking services, betting facility |
| Owner | MTR Corporation |
Maritime Square is a shopping complex with four levels situated on Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong's New Territories. It was developed and is currently managed by the MTR Corporation (MTRC) in conjunction with the launch of Tsing Yi station.
History
The centre was inaugurated on 1 April 1999 and covers an area of . By 2004, MTRC recorded an average daily footfall of 170,000 visitors. An expansion project, costing HK$2.4 billion, began in 2015 on the site of the former Tsing Yi lorry park and concluded in 2017. This development faced some resistance due to concerns about increasing skyline density.
Design
As Hong Kong’s pioneering mall inspired by maritime themes, Maritime Square’s design emphasizes elements related to the sea and navigation, complementing its waterfront setting.
Shops
Within the complex, there are 140 retail outlets offering a variety of dining experiences, including fast food options such as Café de Coral, traditional Chinese fare, cafés like Starbucks, as well as Japanese and Thai cuisine. Additional amenities include bookstores, fashion boutiques, electronics retailers, a supermarket, a cinema, banking services, and notably, the island’s inaugural off-course betting facility operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Facilities
The Customer Service Centres provide multiple assistance services including:
- Details about ongoing promotions and transport information
- Lending of wheelchairs and baby strollers (subject to availability within the mall)
- Emergency charging stations for mobile devices
- Provision of disposable raincoats and limited umbrella loans
- Support for lost children and management of lost & found items
- Octopus card top-up service