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Shenzhen Bay MIXC II, located at 2888 Keyuan South Road in Nanshan Districts Houhai area, represents the second phase of the upscale Shenzhen Bay MixC development, which opened on September 30, 2025.
Spanning over 150,000 square meters, it integrates luxury retail with cultural elements, forming a commerce-plus-culture super-hub within the 860,000-square-meter China Resources Financial Centre mixed-use project. The property connects via a 2-kilometer elevated Shenzhen Bay Avenue to other regional shopping centers, enhancing three-dimensional accessibility across underground, ground, and elevated levels, including integration with Metro Lines 2, 11, and 13 at Talent Park and Houhai stations, and a 10-minute drive from Shenzhen Bay Port.
The tenant mix features nearly 300 new brands across both phases, totaling over 500, with more than 120 first-in-market stores, emphasizing international luxury and designer labels, high-end beauty, lifestyle electronics, and 20 professional outdoor sports brands establishing flagships or South China debuts. Dining options include over 80 venues, about 50 of which are first stores, catering to diverse culinary preferences.
Cultural amenities occupy 60,000 square meters, including the upcoming Shenzhen Bay Art Museum, immersive theater, and digital art center, supported by the Bay Area Mix Art Season with over 100 experiences, such as exhibitions of Martin Parr photography and Matisse-inspired works.
Market position in Houhais tech-driven ecosystem benefits from proximity to headquarters of companies like Tencent, drawing affluent professionals and boosting the first-store economy.
Leasing advantages include high visibility from cultural programming that drives footfall, premium positioning in a low-vacancy prime district, and strong connectivity, though high rents and intense competition from nearby malls like Coastal City may challenge smaller retailers.
Operational quality is elevated by modern infrastructure and green spaces, but ongoing integration of Phase II tenants could temporarily affect short-term occupancy stability.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
Houhai areas demographics feature affluent tech professionals, young urban families, and expatriates, with median household incomes exceeding 150,000 RMB annually, supporting luxury consumption. Proximity to Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, home to over 1,000 high-tech firms including Tencent, generates substantial weekday footfall from office workers, estimated at 20,000-30,000 daily visitors based on similar Nanshan developments. Weekend and holiday traffic surges due to cultural events and family-oriented retail, potentially reaching 50,000+, enhanced by metro access serving 500,000+ monthly riders. However, reliance on high-income segments exposes vulnerability to economic slowdowns in tech sector, where employment fluctuations could reduce discretionary spending and footfall by 10-15% during downturns.
Occupancy and Rent Levels
Prime Nanshan retail occupancy averages 90-95%, with vacancy rates of 8-10% below Shenzhen citywide 8.8% as of Q2 2025, reflecting robust demand for upscale spaces. Shenzhen Bay MIXC II, as a new phase, targets near-full occupancy within 12-18 months post-opening, supported by pre-leased luxury anchors. Rent levels for prime locations range 800-1,200 RMB per square meter monthly, premium due to cultural integration and footfall drivers, compared to city average 500-700 RMB. Leasing terms favor long-term commitments of 5-10 years with escalation clauses, offering incentives like fit-out contributions for first stores. Drawbacks include high entry barriers for mid-tier tenants and potential rent pressure from market saturation in luxury categories, where over-supply could soften negotiations by 5-10%.
Competition and Accessibility Risks
Intense competition in Houhai from established malls like Coastal City (95% occupancy, diverse tenant mix) and One Avenue (luxury focus) fragments market share, with Nanshan hosting over 20 major retail centers and saturation in fashion and F&B categories potentially limiting growth for new entrants to 5-7% annual sales increase versus 10% citywide. Accessibility strengths include seamless metro links and proximity to Shenzhen Baoan Airport (30 minutes), but traffic congestion on Keyuan Road during peaks can deter 20% of potential visitors, favoring public transit users. Aging infrastructure in surrounding areas contrasts with MIXC IIs modern design, yet risks from regional overdevelopment may dilute unique cultural appeal, advising tenants to differentiate via experiential retail to mitigate competitive pressures and access issues.
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