Cityplaza
A large shopping and lifestyle complex in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, directly connected to Tai Koo MTR station.
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Overview
Cityplaza is a major shopping and lifestyle complex in Taikoo Shing, Quarry Bay, on Hong Kong Island. It is directly accessible from Tai Koo MTR station and serves as one of the principal retail, dining, entertainment, and community destinations in Hong Kong's Eastern District. The complex is closely associated with Taikoo Shing, the large residential development surrounding it, and forms part of the commercial environment developed and managed by Swire Properties. The first phase of Cityplaza was completed in 1982. At that time, the mall did not yet have a direct railway connection. Temporary shuttle buses were used to connect the development with the Island Line after the Island Eastern Corridor opened, and visitor traffic increased substantially once Tai Koo station began operating in 1985. A second phase opened in 1987, expanding the retail offer and introducing additional entertainment and dining facilities. The complex was designed by Wong Tung & Partners and developed through several phases that included both retail and office space. Cityplaza has repeatedly been rebuilt and repositioned rather than operating as a static shopping centre. Phase 1 underwent major alterations in 1987, followed by a substantial redevelopment announced in 1993 and carried out during the mid-to-late 1990s. The reconstruction replaced an earlier six-storey retail arrangement, cinema facilities, and a bowling alley with expanded retail floors and a new office component. Later renovation programmes refreshed the atrium, floors, food-and-beverage areas, façades, signage, circulation spaces, and tenant mix. The complex has therefore evolved in response to changing consumer habits, transport access, competition, and the needs of nearby residents. Its tenant mix has included international fashion, beauty, home, sporting-goods, department-store, supermarket, book, cinema, and restaurant operators. Examples mentioned in reference material include Marks & Spencer, MUJI, eslite spectrum, IKEA, UNIQLO, GU, LOG-ON, DECATHLON, APITA, Wing On, H&M, ZARA, Toys “R” Us, Broadway, MOViE MOViE, and a range of food and beverage brands. The exact tenant roster changes over time, but Cityplaza's positioning remains that of a broad-based lifestyle mall combining everyday shopping with fashion, dining, culture, family activities, and entertainment. Entertainment has been an important part of the complex's identity. Historical facilities included an ice rink, cinemas, bowling, arcade or family attractions, and themed installations. The original ice rink was later removed during redevelopment, while the Ice Palace facility was subsequently renovated and reopened with a refreshed interior and large digital display. Cinema operations also changed when UA Cinemas left after operating at Cityplaza from 2000; MOViE MOViE Cityplaza opened under Broadway Circuit in 2017 with multiple screens and premium seating concepts. Cityplaza also functions as a community-oriented destination for the surrounding Eastern District. Its direct connection to public transport, integration with Taikoo Shing, extensive dining offer, and recurring retail and lifestyle events make it more than a collection of shops. In the 2010s, the mall introduced or expanded concepts such as a large eslite spectrum bookstore, a redesigned food court, beauty retail zones, and specialist lifestyle tenants. Based on the supplied material, Cityplaza remains an active Hong Kong shopping mall whose commercial identity is maintained through continual tenant replacement, refurbishment, and adaptation.
History
Cityplaza developed alongside Taikoo Shing as a major commercial centre for Hong Kong Island's Eastern District. Its first phase was completed in 1982, when the surrounding transport system had not yet provided direct MTR access. To support the new development, shuttle buses connected the area with the Island Line after the Island Eastern Corridor entered service. The opening of Tai Koo station in 1985 significantly improved accessibility and helped establish Cityplaza as a high-traffic destination. The second phase was completed in 1987. During this period, the original phase was also redesigned to give the overall complex a more unified appearance. Changes included a new stainless-steel atrium façade, updated railings, signage, flooring, and lighting. The early complex contained a variety of distinctive attractions, including an ice rink, cinema facilities, bowling, food courts, and family-oriented installations. Some early attractions were removed as the mall shifted toward a more conventional but larger retail and dining format. In 1993, Swire Properties announced a substantial reconstruction of Phase 1. The plan involved demolishing the existing six-storey shopping area, the Gala I and II cinemas, and a bowling facility. The replacement scheme provided approximately six retail floors and a new office building. Nearby Taikoo Shing residents expressed concerns about construction dust, pollution, additional traffic, and the potential effect of increased visitor numbers on residential quality of life. The eastern wing was demolished in 1994, and the rebuilt section reopened in 1997. Further redevelopment in the late 1990s altered the atrium, food-and-beverage areas, entertainment spaces, and tenant layout. The mall continued to change during the 2000s. Retailers and entertainment operators moved between floors as new international tenants arrived and older concepts closed. An H&M store opened in 2009 after the relocation of existing tenants, while a sky bridge to EAST Hong Kong opened in 2011. A beauty-focused retail area was introduced in 2014, and tenant reorganization continued across both phases. Marks & Spencer moved to a larger location in Phase 2 in 2014, while its former space was later used by ZARA and, after further changes, other major retailers. Wing On's Cityplaza branch was not renewed in 2015, and the space was converted into a large eslite spectrum bookstore that opened in January 2016. Food and dining facilities were repeatedly reformulated. Earlier fast-food courts were replaced or supplemented by newer food halls and themed dining areas. TREATS opened in December 2016 in a former restaurant location with multiple food operators and a rotating pop-up component. Other restaurant additions included international and specialist concepts, reflecting Cityplaza's attempt to make dining a central part of the visitor experience. Entertainment facilities also underwent generational change. UA Cinemas operated at Cityplaza from 2000 until its departure in 2017. Broadway Circuit subsequently launched MOViE MOViE Cityplaza with six screens, including a large-format auditorium and a premium VIP house. The Ice Palace rink was renovated in 2020 and reopened with a refreshed visual identity and digital screen installation. Cityplaza's recent development has been characterized by continuous tenant churn and selective modernization rather than a single completed transformation. The complex has hosted department stores, supermarkets, fashion retailers, bookstores, home and sporting-goods specialists, cinemas, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Its direct MTR access and relationship with Taikoo Shing continue to support its role as a major neighborhood and regional shopping destination. The supplied reference material identifies the mall as active, while specific current tenants remain subject to change.
- 2020
Ice Palace renovation completed
[1]The ice rink reopened after renovation with a new white-themed interior and large LED display.
- 2017
MOViE MOViE Cityplaza launched
[1]Broadway Circuit replaced UA Cinemas with a six-screen MOViE MOViE cinema.
- 2016
eslite spectrum opened
[1]A large eslite spectrum bookstore opened across two floors in the former Wing On area.
- 2016
TREATS food court opened
[1]The TREATS dining area opened with multiple food operators and a rotating pop-up store concept.
- 2015
Wing On lease was not renewed
[1]Wing On announced that its Cityplaza lease would expire without renewal, leading to a subsequent redevelopment of the space.
- 2014
Marks & Spencer moved to a larger flagship location
[1]Marks & Spencer relocated within Cityplaza to a more than 30,000-square-foot Phase 2 store described as its largest Hong Kong flagship at the time.
- 2011
Sky bridge to EAST Hong Kong opened
[1]A new pedestrian connection linked Cityplaza with the EAST Hong Kong hotel.
- 2009
H&M opened after tenant reorganization
[1]An H&M location opened after nearby tenants were relocated and retail space was reconfigured.
- 2000
UA Cityplaza opened
[1]A roughly 40,000-square-foot UA cinema complex opened at Cityplaza.
- 1997
Rebuilt eastern wing reopened
[1]The reconstructed eastern wing of Phase 1 reopened after demolition and redevelopment.
Products and positioning
A large, transit-connected lifestyle mall serving residents of Taikoo Shing and the wider Eastern District through a broad mix of retail, dining, culture, family recreation, and entertainment.
Shopping and lifestyle complex · 1982
Cityplaza shopping mall
The core Cityplaza offer is a multi-floor retail and dining complex serving Taikoo Shing and the broader Eastern District. It combines fashion, beauty, department-store merchandise, books, home goods, sports equipment, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The tenant mix has changed repeatedly through phased redevelopment and refurbishment, allowing the complex to accommodate both everyday neighborhood shopping and larger destination retailers.
Ice rink and leisure facility
Ice Palace
Ice Palace is Cityplaza's ice-skating facility and one of the complex's longstanding leisure attractions. The rink has been altered as the mall was redeveloped and underwent a major renovation beginning in 2020. It reopened with a refreshed white visual scheme and a large LED display, supporting Cityplaza's role as a family and recreational destination in addition to its retail function.
Cinema · 2017
MOViE MOViE Cityplaza
MOViE MOViE Cityplaza is a Broadway Circuit cinema that opened at the mall after UA Cinemas departed. The cinema introduced six wide-screen houses, including the MOViEMAXX large-format auditorium and the MM Moments VIP house. Its arrival continued Cityplaza's long tradition of combining retail with cinema and other entertainment uses.
Bookstore and lifestyle retail · 2016
eslite spectrum Cityplaza
The Cityplaza eslite spectrum store occupies more than 49,000 square feet across two floors in the former Wing On space. It broadened the mall's cultural and lifestyle positioning by combining books, stationery, design-oriented merchandise, and related retail experiences. Its scale made it larger than eslite's then-established three-floor Causeway Bay store.
Food court · 2016
TREATS
TREATS is a multi-operator dining area introduced in the former Maxim's Palace location. It was designed around a range of food concepts, including a rotating pop-up store whose contents could change every few months. The format reflects Cityplaza's broader shift toward flexible, varied dining environments rather than a single traditional food court.
Brand decisions
2020
Modernize Ice PalaceGeneration changeBackground
The Ice Palace facility was temporarily closed at the beginning of 2020 for refurbishment.
Action taken
The rink was redesigned with a white visual treatment and a large LED display before reopening in August 2020.
Aftermath
The renovation refreshed one of Cityplaza's signature leisure facilities and maintained its family-entertainment role.
2016
Replace UA Cinemas with MOViE MOViEProduct launchBackground
UA Cinemas had operated at Cityplaza since 2000 and was scheduled to leave at the end of February 2017.
Action taken
Broadway Circuit introduced MOViE MOViE Cityplaza with six screens, including large-format and VIP concepts.
Aftermath
The cinema remained part of Cityplaza's entertainment offer while giving the complex a new cinema brand and updated premium-screen proposition.
2015
Replace the departing Wing On department store with a cultural lifestyle anchorStrategyBackground
Wing On's Cityplaza lease was not renewed, creating a large vacant area in a prominent part of the mall.
Action taken
The former Wing On site and adjacent ground-floor area were redeveloped for eslite spectrum.
Aftermath
eslite spectrum opened in January 2016 and added a large bookstore and lifestyle destination to Cityplaza's tenant mix.
2014
Reorganize Phase 2 tenants around larger lifestyle conceptsStrategyBackground
Cityplaza began partial renovation and tenant reorganization to refresh fashion, accessories, toys, beauty, and lifestyle retail areas.
Action taken
Marks & Spencer moved into a larger Phase 2 store, while other space was reconfigured for LOG-ON, LOG-ON Café, and additional retail concepts.
Aftermath
The changes strengthened the mall's concentration of large international and lifestyle-oriented tenants.
1993
Rebuild Phase 1 as an expanded retail and office complexStrategyBackground
The original Phase 1 configuration included a six-storey shopping area, Gala I and II cinemas, and a bowling alley. Swire Properties sought to replace this arrangement with more modern and extensive retail and office facilities.
Action taken
The eastern wing was demolished in 1994, followed by redevelopment and reopening in 1997. The project expanded retail floors and introduced a new office building.
Aftermath
The decision produced the modern Phase 1 configuration but generated concerns among nearby residents about construction impacts, pollution, traffic, and future visitor volumes.
Recent events
- 2024
DECATHLON established a Cityplaza location[1]
Product launch
DECATHLON was identified among the complex's retail tenants, extending Cityplaza's sporting-goods and outdoor-lifestyle offer.
- 2020
Ice Palace completed a major renovation[1]
Product launch
The ice rink reopened after refurbishment with a predominantly white visual design and a large LED display.
- 2017
MOViE MOViE Cityplaza opened[1]
Product launch
Broadway Circuit introduced MOViE MOViE Cityplaza after UA Cinemas left the complex, adding six screens and premium cinema formats.
- 1993
Major Phase 1 redevelopment was announced[1]
Other
Swire Properties announced a large reconstruction of the original retail area, including replacement of older cinema and bowling facilities and the addition of expanded retail and office space.
- 1987
Cityplaza's second phase opened[1]
Product generation
The second phase opened as part of the complex's expansion, while the first phase also received design and facility upgrades.
- 1982
Cityplaza's first phase was completed[1]
Other
The first phase of the Taikoo Shing shopping complex was completed, establishing the foundation of the present Cityplaza.
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