From abandoned gym to elaborate chandeliers: Inside the giant Asian mall transforming West Yorkshire
Biggest Asian mall in the country set to open tomorrow
The final touches are being made to a major new Bradford shopping centre, which will be the country’s biggest Asian mall once it opens.
Signature Mall opens this Saturday, and will be home to 36 shops and a “food gallery” with nine food businesses.
Elaborate chandeliers, palm trees, marble floors and quirky sculptures adorn the new mall.
The project has transformed the vacant former Xercise4less on Preston Street in Listerhills into an extravagant shopping venue that is expected to attract customers from around the country.
Sukhjit Singh Dua, owner of the mall, said: “We’ve had brands come from abroad, some come from Birmingham, from London. Others are local. It is a mix of brands.
“You can see that people have spent good money on these shop units, and we’ve invested a lot in the building.”
He said the development has created 300 jobs.
Among the shop units are businesses selling beauty products, jewellery, men and women’s fashions and footwear.
Signature Food Gallery will include businesses selling Mexican and Turkish food, as well as paratha, Chaat, Burgers, European Street Food tea and desserts.
It will have space for over 200 diners.
A release from the company said the mall will strengthen Bradford’s position as a leading destination for multicultural retail and hospitality.
“The development has been designed to deliver a modern shopping and leisure experience while celebrating the rich cultural diversity and entrepreneurial spirit that defines Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region.
“Signature Mall is more than just a shopping destination, it is a celebration of culture, community, and entrepreneurship. We are proud to bring this exciting new development to Bradford and look forward to welcoming visitors from across the region and beyond.”
The mall will open at 11am on Saturday and the day will feature opening celebrations, entertainment, family activities, and exclusive launch experiences for visitors throughout the day.