Taubman gives a peek into Macau complex

Hong Kong - Taubman Asia has unveiled its mega-luxury shopping complex, The Mall at Studio City, which is said to become Asia's most luxurious shopping centre worth US$2.5 billion located in Macao and due for completion in 2011.  

A lineup of 23 luxury brands were today announced today as part of MasterCard's Luxury Week, and more are due to be announced in coming months.

Luxury retail brands including Alfred Dunhill, Berluti, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, Chopard, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Gucci are set to launch flagship stores in the mall at Studio City.

Morgan Parker, president for Taubman Asia said, the Mall at Studio City will be the ultimate luxury shopping centre in Asia.

"In one venue we have brought together all of the luxury brands in flagship formats only seen in the high streets of Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Milan and Tokyo," he said.

"With flagship stores, luxury retailers will have a platform where they can fully express their brand value and full range of products."

The Mall at Studio City will house a total of 140 stores upon completion in 2011, which it will be part of Macao Studio City that combines theatre, retail, gaming, entertainment and luxury hotels situated on the Cotai strip.