Antara Polanco
Antara is an upscale open-air shopping and lifestyle center in the Nuevo Polanco area of Mexico City.
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Overview
Antara Polanco, now commonly branded simply as Antara, is an upscale open-air shopping and lifestyle center in Nuevo Polanco, Mexico City. The property was developed on the site of a former General Motors factory and opened in 2006 under the Antara Polanco name. It was later also associated with the Antara Fashion Hall designation, reflecting its emphasis on luxury retail, fashion, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. The center was designed by Mexican architect Javier Sordo Madaleno. Its layout uses three levels of open-air retail and public space, creating a mall environment that combines high-end shopping with restaurants, cultural programming, and entertainment. The property has more than 100 stores, including international luxury and fashion labels, as well as Casa Palacio, the home-furnishings-focused department-store concept belonging to Palacio de Hierro. Other facilities include gourmet restaurants, a fast-food court, a casino, and a Cinemex multiplex. Antara’s role in Mexico City’s retail market has been strengthened by the concentration of premium tenants and by the arrival of notable firsts for the Mexican or Latin American market. In 2015, the center hosted the opening of Mexico’s 500th Starbucks location. In 2018, its Cinemex venue became the first cinema in Latin America to install Samsung’s Onyx LED cinema screen technology. Mexico City’s second Apple Store opened at Antara in September 2019, and Dyson announced that its first Latin American store would open there in 2021. The development also expanded beyond the original shopping-center footprint. In 2008, construction began on a second phase consisting of two office buildings located behind the mall. The broader complex therefore combines retail, hospitality, dining, entertainment, and office uses within the Nuevo Polanco urban district. In addition to tenant-led retail activity, Antara organizes concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, and other events during the year. This programming supports its positioning as a destination for premium urban leisure rather than solely as a conventional enclosed shopping mall. The center has also received public attention for unusual incidents, including a 2020 episode in which a customer brought a pet tiger onto the premises. Available reference material does not establish the property’s current ownership structure, financial performance, executive leadership, or a detailed corporate history beyond its development and operating milestones.
History
Antara Polanco is an open-air shopping and lifestyle center in the Nuevo Polanco section of Mexico City’s Polanco district. The property occupies the site of a demolished General Motors factory and was designed by Mexican architect Javier Sordo Madaleno. It opened in 2006 as Antara Polanco and was also marketed at one stage under the Antara Fashion Hall name. The center later adopted the shorter Antara branding in common usage. From its opening, the project was positioned around premium and luxury retail rather than mass-market shopping. Its three-level design accommodates more than 100 stores, with a concentration of international luxury and fashion brands. The tenant mix also includes Casa Palacio, a specialized department-store concept associated with the Palacio de Hierro chain that focuses on furniture and home furnishings. Dining and entertainment are integral parts of the complex, which includes six gourmet restaurants, a fast-food court, a casino, and a Cinemex multiplex. The development expanded in 2008 when work began on a second phase consisting of two office buildings behind the shopping center. This transformed Antara from a standalone retail destination into part of a broader mixed-use development serving the growing Nuevo Polanco business and residential district. Several tenant and technology milestones have helped define the property’s profile. In 2015, Antara was the location of Mexico’s 500th Starbucks. In 2018, its Cinemex theater became the first cinema in Latin America to use Samsung’s Onyx LED screen. Apple opened Mexico City’s second Apple Store at Antara in September 2019. Dyson subsequently announced that its first Latin American store would be located at the center, with the announcement made in 2021. Antara also operates as an events and public-experience venue. Its programming includes concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, and other activities throughout the year. These events complement its tenant mix and support a positioning based on fashion, design, dining, entertainment, and premium urban experiences. The center has occasionally attracted attention beyond ordinary retail news. In September 2020, a customer brought a pet tiger to the mall, an episode that generated public discussion. The reference material does not establish the animal’s ownership circumstances, any confirmed legal violation, or the final response by authorities or mall management. Publicly available material used for this entry does not specify Antara’s founding company, current owner, parent group, executive team, financial results, or listed status. The center remains an active retail and entertainment destination in Mexico City.
- 2021
Dyson announces first Latin American store
[1]Dyson announces that its first store in Latin America will open at Antara.
- 2020
Pet tiger incident
[1]A customer brings a pet tiger to the shopping center, attracting public attention.
- 2019
Apple opens Mexico City’s second store
[1]Apple opens its second Mexico City store at Antara in September.
- 2018
Cinemex adopts Samsung Onyx technology
[1]The Cinemex venue becomes the first cinema in Latin America to install a Samsung Onyx LED screen.
- 2015
Mexico’s 500th Starbucks location opens
[1]A Starbucks at Antara becomes the coffee chain’s 500th location in Mexico.
- 2008
Mixed-use expansion begins
[1]Construction starts on a second phase containing two office buildings behind the mall.
- 2006
Antara Polanco opens
[1]The open-air shopping center begins operating on the former site of a General Motors factory in Nuevo Polanco.
Products and positioning
An upscale open-air shopping and lifestyle destination focused on luxury retail, premium dining, entertainment, architecture, and event programming in Mexico City’s Nuevo Polanco district.
Retail · 2006
Luxury and fashion retail
Antara’s core offer is a concentration of premium and luxury boutiques across fashion, accessories, beauty, and specialty retail. The tenant mix is designed to attract shoppers seeking international brands and a high-end shopping environment in Mexico City.
Home furnishings retail · 2006
Casa Palacio
Casa Palacio is a principal anchor at Antara. It is a specialized department-store concept associated with Palacio de Hierro and focuses on furniture, interior design, home furnishings, and related lifestyle products rather than the broader merchandise mix of a conventional department store.
Food and beverage · 2006
Dining and food services
The center includes gourmet restaurants, a fast-food court, and other food-and-beverage venues. Dining is part of Antara’s broader lifestyle positioning and helps extend visitor activity beyond shopping.
Entertainment · 2006
Cinemex
Cinemex operates a multiplex at Antara. In 2018, the venue gained regional technology significance when it became the first movie theater in Latin America to use Samsung’s Onyx LED cinema-screen system.
Lifestyle experiences · 2006
Events and exhibitions
Antara presents concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, and other events throughout the year. These programs turn the shopping center into an event and social destination as well as a retail property.
Brand decisions
2018
Cinemex introduces Samsung Onyx screen technologyProduct launchBackground
Cinemex sought to introduce a new large-format cinema display technology to the Latin American market.
Action taken
The Cinemex theater at Antara installed Samsung’s Onyx LED cinema screen.
Aftermath
The venue became the first movie theater in Latin America identified as using the Onyx system.
2008
Expansion into a broader mixed-use developmentStrategyBackground
After the shopping center opened, the development project expanded beyond retail to support the emerging Nuevo Polanco mixed-use district.
Action taken
Construction began on two office buildings behind the mall as part of a second development phase.
Aftermath
The expansion added an office component to the Antara complex. The available source does not provide occupancy, investment, or financial figures.
Recent events
- 2021
Dyson announces its first Latin American store at Antara[1]
Product launch
Dyson announced plans for its first store in Latin America at Antara, reinforcing the center’s role as a launch location for premium international brands.
- 2020
Pet tiger incident draws attention at Antara[1]
Other
A customer caused public controversy after bringing a pet tiger into the shopping center. The available reference identifies the incident but does not provide verified details about enforcement action or its outcome.
- 2019
Apple opens Mexico City’s second store at Antara[1]
Product launch
Apple opened its second Mexico City retail store at Antara in September 2019, adding another globally recognized technology tenant to the center.
- 2018
Cinemex installs Latin America’s first Samsung Onyx cinema screen[1]
Product launch · Product generation
The Cinemex theater at Antara became the first movie theater in Latin America to use Samsung’s Onyx LED cinema-screen technology.
- 2015
Mexico’s 500th Starbucks opens at Antara[1]
Product launch
Antara hosted the opening of Starbucks’ 500th location in Mexico, marking a notable expansion milestone for the coffee chain in the country.
- 2008
Second phase adds two office buildings[1]
Other
Construction of a second phase began behind the shopping center, extending the mixed-use development with two office buildings.
- 2006
Antara opens as an upscale shopping center in Nuevo Polanco[1]
Other
The development began operating in Mexico City under the Antara Polanco name, bringing an open-air luxury retail and entertainment center to the Nuevo Polanco area.
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