Mall of San Juan opens in Puerto Rico

The mall is certainly not dead in Puerto Rico, where Taubman Centers Inc. held the grand opening for the Mall of San Juan on Thursday.

The island's first upscale shopping center features a singular collection of retailers, more than 60% of which are unique-to-market and the Caribbean's only Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. The 650,000-square-foot shopping center was developed through a partnership between Taubman and New Century Development, Inc.

"The Mall of San Juan will elevate the shopping experience in Puerto Rico by offering everything from the most sought-after luxury and contemporary brands to incomparable dining and entertainment," said Robert S. Taubman, chairman, president and CEO of Taubman Centers. "We're excited to welcome so many local residents and tourists to what I believe is the most beautiful mall in our portfolio."

Added Luis Rivera Ortiz, president of New Century Development, "We have eagerly anticipated the opening of The Mall of San Juan. It's very rewarding to see our vision realized, and to have such an overwhelmingly positive response to the center."

The Mall of San Juan retail line-up includes everything from luxury brands to shoppers' favorites.

The shopping center will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. It is located at the south end of the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, five minutes from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. For more information visit www.TheMallofSanJuan.com.