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MB Center is a shopping center in Hanoi, Vietnam, located at 123 Tran Phu Street, with a gross leasable area of 50,000 square meters over five levels. Built in 2015 and owned by MB Group, it houses 100 stores featuring high tenant diversity, including anchors Big C, Lotte Mart, and Uniqlo. Visitor purposes break down to 40% shopping, 35% dining, and 25% home decor, bolstered by 12 annual promotional events and 25% loyalty program adoption.

In Hanois retail landscape, it maintains 95% occupancy amid medium competitor density, with average rents at 30 USD per square meter monthly and 2,500 square meters available. Annual footfall hits 5 million, supported by high pedestrian traffic, good public transport, main road proximity, and 1,000 parking spaces. The 5 km primary catchment serves 500,000 people with median age 32, 15 million VND monthly household income, 1.2% growth rate, 25% tertiary education, and 2.3% unemployment.

Secondary 20 km area expands reach. Leasing benefits include medium-term flexibility, ongoing tenant pipeline, expansions, low 5% vacancy, CCTV security, and 120-minute dwell time yielding 5,000 USD sales per square meter yearly at 20% conversion. Drawbacks encompass e-commerce rivalry with 75% internet penetration and 30% click-and-collect use, plus calls for more family amenities and diverse dining.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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

123 Tran Phu Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Demographics and Catchment

MB Centers primary 5 km catchment includes 500,000 residents with median age 32, household size 3.5, 25% tertiary education, and median income 15,000,000 VND monthly. Retail spending per capita is 2,500 USD annually, allocated 15% to apparel, 40% groceries, 10% electronics. Low 2.3% unemployment and 45 cost-of-living index (US=100) signal stable mid-tier consumer base, though 1.2% growth may lag behind faster urban expansions, exposing sensitivity to inflation or tourism dips in Hanoi.

Accessibility and Footfall

High road proximity and public transport access drive MB Centers high pedestrian traffic, with 1,000 parking spots aiding accessibility. Annual 5 million visitors yield 416,667 monthly average, 120-minute dwell time, and 20% conversion rate for 5,000 USD sales per square meter yearly. 5% projected growth supports leasing viability, but e-commerce competition and Hanoi traffic congestion could hinder peak-hour access, while digital signage aids navigation in this multi-level setup.

Competition and Risks

Medium competitor density pits MB Center against Hanois malls like Lotte, where occupancies average 85-95% and city rents rose 3.2% to 67.3 USD per square meter in Q1 2025. Risks involve 75% internet penetration boosting 30% click-and-collect, potential saturation in retail categories, and 2015 infrastructure aging without noted upgrades. Weaknesses in family amenities and dining diversity may limit appeal, alongside broader market factors like stable but challenged HCMC/Hanoi occupancies around 90%, urging balanced lease terms.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Centre
Gross Leasable Area
40,000
Year Built
2015
Parking Spaces
800
Average Monthly Footfall
250,000
Owner
MB Group
Anchor Tenants
Big C, Lotte Mart, Uniqlo

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km
Secondary Catchment Area
15 km
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
32.5 Years
Household size
3.1 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
25.0 %

Median household income
600 USD per month
Unemployment rate
2.3 %
Cost of living index
45 Index (US=100)

Retail spending per capita
800 USD per year
Spending on apparel
100 USD per year
Spending on groceries
300 USD per year
Spending on electronics
150 USD per year

Annual foot traffic
3,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
5,000 USD per year

Number of retail stores
150 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
Medium Diversity
Unique Concepts
10.0 %

Gross Leasable Area
40,000 sqm
Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
25 USD per month
Vacancy rate
14.6 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
5,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
High Proximity
Public transport access
Good Access
Parking spaces
800 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Medium Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
1.0 %
Security measures
CCTV and Guards Measures

Promotional events
Monthly Frequency
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
8.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
Planned Plans
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