Shenzhen's shopping mall offensive shows no signs of stopping! Following the opening of several new malls in the first half of the year, the second half of 2026 brings another wave of "heavyweight new venues": Tencent's first seafront art-commercial project, a 100,000-square-meter premium lifestyle center, a "city micro-vacation" mall helmed by a hot spring brand... all of them packed with talking points. Here's a roundup of 10 new malls worth looking forward to in the second half of the year:
🏢 Houhai M80 — Tencent's First First-Line Seaview Commercial Project
Located in the Houhai area of Nanshan, this non-standard commercial project developed by Tencent focuses on "art + commerce," boasting first-line views of Shenzhen Bay and connected to MixC Shenzhen Bay via an elevated skybridge. Designed by renowned architect Ole Scheeren, it will feature an art museum and high-end hotel, with an expected opening in the second half of 2026.
Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8, Houhai Station
Address: Houhai Central District, Nanshan (adjacent to Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza)
🏬 Prince Bay Garden City — 100,000-Square-Meter Premium Lifestyle Center
Prince Bay Garden City is located in Prince Bay, Nanshan, covering approximately 100,000 square meters: the North Zone is positioned as a "premium lifestyle center," while the South Zone is a "trendy youth sports space," featuring skateboarding, cycling, and other sports brands alongside design labels. Expected to open within 2026.
Transport: Shenzhen Metro Prince Bay Station, Exit B1, about 3 minutes on foot
Address: No. 88 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District
♨️ Dake Mountain — City Micro-Vacation Mall Run by Hot Spring Brand "Tangqi"
Dake Mountain is an upgrade and renovation of the former Xin'an Xiangbin Plaza, managed by the team behind Shenzhen's popular hot spring brand "Tangqi." It focuses on the "city micro-vacation" concept: the mall's 3rd floor features a full-floor, 24-hour Tangqi hot spring flagship store, while the remaining floors house retail and dining. Expected to open in 2026.
Transport: Shenzhen Metro Xin'an Park Station, about 6 minutes on foot
Address: No. 80 Jian'an 1st Road, Xin'an Subdistrict, Bao'an District
🛍️ DM Ganglong City + Guomao SPRING — New Focal Points in Bao'an and Luohu
DM Ganglong City is located in Xixiang, Bao'an, rebuilt from the 17-year-old Ganglong City department store. Positioned as a "friendly community neighborhood commercial center," it combines dining, shopping, and family-friendly activities, with an expected opening in 2026 (about 9 minutes on foot from Metro Line 1 Pingzhou Station). Guomao SPRING (Luohu) has already opened on June 18, spanning five floors as South China's first professional esports-themed event and lifestyle venue, also featuring anime/ACG and trendy retail (about 5 minutes on foot from Guomao Station, Exit A).
Other New Venues in the Second Half of the Year (Overview)
- Coastal Cultural Tourism District: New culture-and-tourism themed venues in Yantian and other districts, focusing on seaside resort experiences
- Professional Esports Event & Lifestyle Venue: Alongside Guomao SPRING, Shenzhen's esports commercial atmosphere is growing stronger
- Various developers also have multiple malls opening partially in the second half of the year (subject to official announcements)
Tips for Hong Kong Visitors
- The opening dates above are expected timelines; actual schedules are subject to official mall announcements, so check the latest news online before heading out
- New malls typically offer opening promotions in their early days — check out Meituan / Dianping in advance
- Want to know about malls that have already opened? Check out the Shenzhen 2026 New Malls Overview
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