the world’s best again Waterfall City

For the fifth time in six years, Waterfall City has beaten formidable competitors to claim the top spot in the annual ‘World’s Best’ International Property Awards, as the Best International Mixed-use Development 2022-2023. The awards took place in London on 2 February 2023.

Other nominees included mixed-use developments in Cyprus, Brazil, Qatar and Hong Kong. Judging included criteria ranging from design layout and quality, architecture, services and security, to innovation, originality, marketing and commitment to sustainability.

Waterfall City also received the regional title of Best Mixed-Use Development in Africa for the eighth time, following its recent win of Best Mixed-Use Development in South Africa, also for the eighth time, in October 2022 in Dubai.

“Building a world-class smart city of this nature is certainly no small feat. It takes a concerted and cohesive effort, with all role players and stakeholders moving in unison in the same direction to realise the vision and honour the values that are fundamental to every aspect of Waterfall City,” said Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall Management Company.

“Reclaiming the title of Best International Mixed-Use Development is just reward for our continued efforts and something we are extremely proud of. We are honoured to receive this international recognition which once again puts Waterfall City and South African property development on the world stage.”

Waterfall City still has over 1.6 million m2 of Gross Leasable Area to be developed, ensuring future sustainable growth of this state-of-the-art smart city. By completion, it is estimated that Waterfall City will combine 28 000 residential units housing approximately 80 000 people, with about 2.5 million m2 of GLA for commercial and office space, accommodating a further 95 000 people.