Sun International has unveiled the first phase of its multi-million dollar development, Time Square, in Menlyn, Prertoria (South Africa).
The complex, which includes a casino and a restaurant hub, was opened to the public on 1 April.
At a cost of $300 million, Time Square represents Sun International’s largest investment in a casino development in 15 years and forms part of the green Menlyn Maine precinct.
Construction of the complex commenced in April 2015, with development of the casino and restaurant section fast-tracked by six months to completion in exactly two years. The casino itself is currently the second largest in South Africa, with two floors housing 2,000 slots and 60 tables, as well as a Sun Lounge, Prive and several private gaming rooms.
Opening with the casino are 18 new restaurants and bars by an eclectic ensemble of South African and international personalities, including Forti Grill & Bar, Something’s Cooking by J’Something, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar South Africa, and Altitude, a champagne garden and supper club offering panoramic views of Menlyn.
The next phase, construction of an 8,500-seat arena, is expected to be complete in November, followed by phase three, The Maslow Time Square hotel in March 2018. The hotel will offer a new concept in hospitality, being a 238-room specialist business hotel, offering standard to premium accommodation.