PUNE: This Saturday, October 21, Pune’s first luxury lifestyle destination, Kopa, will open its doors to consumers. Brought to Pune by Lake Shore, Kopa promises a community lifestyle experience that is unmatched by any mall in Pune. The mall is a boutique social destination that has been reimagined for its unique location in the heart of Koregaon Park. The retail experience comprises shops, restaurants, and a high-end cinema spread over three levels of finely appointed interiors.
Kopa is surrounded by Pune’s most affluent residential neighborhood, as well as an upcoming premium office micro-market with nearly 2-3 million sq. Ft. of Grade A commercial space being developed by some of India’s largest office developers. The mall will enhance Pune’s rich food and beverage culture while becoming a hub for students, nearby office-goers, and families alike.
Spread out over 3.25 lakh square feet, Kopa will host a curated collection of around over 100 brands. The mall’s tenant mix and store locations have been carefully thought through to create a degree of exclusivity and synergy for the resident brands. Some of the marquee luxury brands occupying anchor spaces in Kopa are Michael Kors, West Elm, White Crow, Victoria’s Secret, Nappa Dori, Hugo Boss, Brooks Brothers, and Tumi, all of which are now accessible to Pune consumers for the very first time. Other marquee brands making their debut in Pune are Nicobar, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, and Jaipur Watch Company.
Ashwin Puri, MD and CEO of Lake Shore said, “We purchased this asset in 2019 with the aim of totally re-imagining what it could be and the intention to deliver an unparalleled shopping and dining experience for the Pune market. Now that it is finished, we are confident that we have created a space that will enrich the urban experience for the entire community.“
Kopa has a large food offering with a dining precinct that will house distinctive food options set in an enjoyable casual dining environment. The mall hosts more than 30 F&B brands as a part of its tastefully designed dining district and ‘Village’-a bespoke outdoor bar & restaurant district that will house seven restaurants along with two rooftop lounges.
Lake Shore India Advisory Private Limited is a vertically integrated, real estate investment manager. Through funds that it has sponsored, Lake Shore owns, develops, and operates large-scale retail and retail-led mixed-use projects in major cities across India with an emphasis on placemaking. The Mumbai-based group has created a portfolio of best-in-class shopping destinations across four cities and currently employs a team of over 90 professionals.
