Rosebank, Gauteng

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Coordinates: 26°08′43″S 28°02′26″E / 26.14528°S 28.04056°E / -26.14528; 28.04056

Rosebank is a cosmopolitan commercial and residential suburb in the northwestern part of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region 3[dated info], and will be the location of a Gautrain station in 2011.

Its several high-end shopping malls make it a popular hangout and shopping destination for young professionals, celebrities, designers, and the gay community. Rosebank has a thriving nightlife with cafes, bars and clubs around the Design District such as Moloko, Capital Cafe, The Bank, and Latinova. The African Craft Market, and the popular Rooftop Market ("Rosebank Flea Market") are popular tourist destinations; various high end hotels are also located in the suburb. The annual Joburg Gay Pride Parade also passes through the streets of Rosebank, then heads to Zoo Lake.

[edit] Economy

Nu Metro Cinemas has its head office in Rosebank.[1] Total S.A. has its South Africa offices in the TOTAL House.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Nu Metro Head Office." Nu Metro Cinemas. Retrieved on 27 September 2011. "4 Biermann Avenue btw Cradock Ave & Bath Ave Rosebank 2196 Gauteng Johannesburg South Africa" and "Lat: -26.1437 Lon: 28.0406 Location: -26.1437,28.0406 "
  2. ^ "Contact Us!" Total South Africa. Retrieved on 26 September 2011. "TOTAL House 3 Biermann Avenue Rosebank"


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