First Luxury Destination Shopping Mall to Open in Azerbaijan Capital Baku

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The fashion mall is part of a larger construction of high-end offices and residential apartments situated on the renowned Neftchilar Avenue, already established as the premium address in Baku for luxury retailing.

Port Baku Mall will be a significant increase of the luxury market in the capital city, doubling the suitable retail space available for the accommodation of the world’s most prestigious brands. Many of these have shown an early commitment to the project, including Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Valentino, Chloe, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Bally, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany and others.

Port Baku is the latest in a number of world-class developments by Pasha Construction, part of the Pasha Group, one of the largest and most established companies in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Ian Ferguson, Director of Shopping Centres for Pasha Construction explains the significance of the prestigious Port Baku development to the region: “The luxury market is already well-established in Baku and has shown exceptional growth over the last few years as a solid local market is reinforced by an influx of affluent shoppers visiting Azerbaijan from the surrounding region, including southern Russia, Georgia, and Iran. At Port Baku Mall we are providing local and international consumers with a new premium shopping experience, bringing together flagship stores of the most desirable brands in one superb location offering easy access and ample parking for drivers.”

Stimulated by new exploration of oil and gas in the country, The Economist named Azerbaijan as the second fastest growing economy of any country between 2000 and 2010 based on GDP. This has contributed to the massive regeneration of the city.

The Emporium concept store, covering 8,500 sq.m and occupying all three floors of the mall, will feature more than 300 high-end fashion brands covering ready-to-wear, kidswear, shoes, lingerie, perfumery and cosmetics, accessories and lifestyle goods as well as a tea salon.

Mrs. Sabina Kristensen, Art Director of Emporium, commented: “Emporium, with its multitude of the newest, the most current and the most interesting luxury goods can rival any premium retail outlet in the world for its shopping experience and service. Baku is acutely aware of and is receptive to trends. We are confident that our new store in Port Baku Mall will be an enormous success.”

The exclusive development includes Port Baku Towers, already completed and occupied by many of the city’s most influential businesses including the headquarters of BP. Port Baku Mall forms an integral part of the next phase of this landmark development, which also offers high-end residential space of over 375,000 sq. m including a gym and 1,500 car park spaces. 900 luxury apartments have been created above the mall, housed in three dramatic towers – all have already been purchased and are now in the process of being fitted to individual specifications, a further indication of the growing affluence of the city. 

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