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Antara Polanco is an upscale open-air shopping center in the affluent Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, spanning approximately 35,000 square meters of gross leasable area. Developed in 2005 as a mixed-use complex including retail, offices, and the W Hotel, it hosts over 100 tenants with a focus on luxury and lifestyle retail. Key anchors include Casa Palacio department store and Cinemex cinema, alongside brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Zara, Mango, Sephora, and Tory Burch.

Tenant mix comprises 40% luxury fashion, 30% mid-tier apparel, 20% dining options such as high-end restaurants, and 10% entertainment and services. Positioned as a premier destination in Mexico Citys retail market, it benefits from Polancos high-income demographics, with average monthly household incomes over MXN 150,000 and a population of professionals, executives, and expatriates. Footfall averages 1.5 to 2 million visitors monthly, supported by excellent accessibility via Ejercito Nacional Avenue and proximity to business districts.

Occupancy stands at 98%, indicating strong demand amid Mexico Citys retail recovery to 91% overall.

Leasing advantages encompass high visibility, quality foot traffic, and synergistic office-hotel traffic, ideal for premium brands. However, challenges include elevated rent levels of MXN 2,000-3,500 per square meter monthly, which may strain margins for non-luxury tenants, and exposure to economic volatility impacting discretionary spending. Competition from nearby Masaryk Avenue luxury strip and centers like Plaza Moliere adds pressure, while the propertys modern design maintains operational quality, though original infrastructure shows minor aging signs requiring maintenance.

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Monday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Av. Ejército Nacional Mexicano 843, Mexico City, Mexico

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Demographic Profile

Polanco serves an affluent catchment area with over 200,000 residents in surrounding neighborhoods, characterized by high socioeconomic levels where 70% of households fall into upper-middle to upper income brackets, averaging MXN 150,000-300,000 monthly. The demographic includes business professionals aged 25-54, families, and international expats drawn to the areas cultural and commercial vibrancy. This supports strong sales in luxury and lifestyle categories, with retail spending per capita 2-3 times the city average of MXN 5,000 annually. However, reliance on high-net-worth individuals exposes tenants to risks from inflation or currency fluctuations affecting purchasing power, potentially reducing footfall during economic downturns.

Competitive Landscape

Antara Polanco faces direct competition from Polancos Masaryk Avenue, featuring standalone luxury boutiques of Chanel, Hermes, and Rolex, which capture 40% of the submarkets high-end sales. Nearby Plaza Moliere and Santa Fe malls offer similar upscale mixes, with combined regional footfall exceeding 5 million monthly, leading to market saturation in fashion categories. Strengths include Antaras integrated open-air format and event programming that boost dwell time by 20-30% over competitors. Drawbacks involve overlapping tenant profiles, potentially diluting capture rates, and emerging threats from e-commerce growth, which claims 15-20% of luxury sales in Mexico City. Overall, the propertys location sustains a 15-20% sales premium over secondary areas.

Leasing and Operational Metrics

Rent levels range from MXN 2,000-3,500 per square meter monthly, equating to USD 10-18 per square foot annually, with premiums for prime frontage adding 20%. Occupancy at 98% reflects low vacancy risk, supported by proactive management from FIBRA Soma. Footfall metrics show 50,000-70,000 daily visitors, driven by 60% local and 40% tourist/office traffic, yielding average sales of MXN 8,000-12,000 per square meter yearly for fashion tenants. Operational quality is high with 24/7 security and sustainable features, but challenges include high utility costs in open-air design and occasional access congestion on peak weekends. Expansion plans adding 31,000 square meters by 2025 could enhance mix diversity but risk short-term disruptions.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Centre
Gross Leasable Area
51,000
Year Built
2006
Parking Spaces
1200
Average Monthly Footfall
583,333
Owner
Fibra SOMA
Anchor Tenants
Casa Palacio, Cinemex, Apple Store

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km Radius
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km Radius
Catchment area population
50,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
38 Years
Household size
2.5 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
65.0 %

Median household income
1,440,000 MXN per year
Unemployment rate
2.5 %
Cost of living index
130 Index (Mexico=100)

Retail spending per capita
25,000 MXN per year
Spending on apparel
8,000 MXN per capita per year
Spending on groceries
12,000 MXN per capita per year
Spending on electronics
5,000 MXN per capita per year

Annual foot traffic
7,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
2.5 Hours
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
15,000 USD per year

Number of retail stores
140 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
Medium Diversity
Unique Concepts
High Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
51,000 m²
Number of Levels
3 Levels
Average rent per square meter
8,000 MXN per year
Vacancy rate
4.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 m²

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
High Access
Parking spaces
1,200 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
Medium Adoption
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low Rate
Security measures
Advanced Measures

Promotional events
Frequent Events
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
High Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Active Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Ongoing Plans
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