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(Redirected from Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex) Recreational area in Karachi, Pakistan

A view of Port Grand, Karachi.

Port Grand Food and Drink and Entertainment Complex is a recreational area built in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is located along the waterfront of the 19th century Native Jetty Bridge that connects the Karachi Port Trust to Keamari and spans the western end of Chinna Creek to the Harbour. The project was a result of joint efforts made by the Karachi Port Trust and a private company Grand Leisure Corporation. The complex was opened for public on 28 May 2011, with then Governor of Sindh, Ishratul Ibad inaugurating the complex. The complex is a hub of shopping, dining, cultural and coastal recreational activities in the city.

Port Grand is located on Napier Mole Bridge a site that is very significant to the history of Karachi and has played a crucial role in making it the city it is today. The project stretches along 1,000 ft of Karachi's ancient 19th century Native Jetty Bridge and spreads over an area of 200,000 sq. ft.

The one kilometer bridge has been transformed into an entertainment and food enclave housing numerous eateries totaling 40,000 sq. ft of climate-controlled area and space for kiosks and 11 restaurants of exotic Pakistani and foreign food and a variety of beverages. To attract more people, the management has also started offering speedboat rides that take passengers along China Creek. The riders can also see the mangroves planted there, but do not actually pass through them. The management also hopes that the speedboat rides will help people understand the need to protect mangroves and reduce marine pollution.

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References

  1. ^ Abbasi, Saeed (29 May 2011). "Port Grand Project inaugurated in Karachi". The News Tribe. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. Al Jazeera: Troubled Karachi finds an enclave of calm
  3. Good times: Port Grand finally makes a grand opening
  4. "Ecotourism: See mangroves on a speedboat from Port Grand - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  5. "Karachi Port Grand cruise services soon". Retrieved 9 June 2018.

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