Where history returns, elegantly
On the bank of the Suez Canal, Simon Arzt Mall rises as Port Said's historic landmark — Egypt's first mall and the world's second oldest — returning today in new dress, joining an inheritance of more than a century to a modern commercial and visitor quarter.
About the mall
SIMON ARZT — between history and the present
Simon Arzt is not merely a shopping centre. It is a landmark that holds heritage and luxury together, where the charm of the past meets the refinement of the present to make something lasting in the heart of Port Said.
- We honour our singular history and architectural inheritance
- We offer a refined and exceptional experience
- We reflect elegance and refinement in every detail
- We keep our roots and open onto the present
The history
Simon Arzt through time
Since it was founded a century ago, Simon Arzt has stood witness to the growth of Port Said. Rare photographs tell how the building crossed different ages to reach us today with a new spirit, holding heritage and the present together.
1923The nineteen-twenties 
2019The mid-twentieth century 2025Today, after the full restoration
The outlook
An outlook without equal over the heart of Port Said
From its position on Palestine Street, looking directly onto the Suez Canal, SIMON ARZT gives you a singular shopping and leisure experience joining history to the present — with the city's best-known landmarks a few minutes' walk away.
1 minuteThe ferry port 
2 minutesThe lighthouse and the Italian House 
3 minutesFerial Garden 
5 minutesSuez Canal Authority 
8 minutesThe Glory of Egypt statue 
8 minutesThe tourist promenade
Leasing — for investors and retailers
Why Simon Arzt?
At Simon Arzt you do not lease a space. You join a destination that carries a century of inheritance and draws an audience looking for something better.
- Singular architecture, joining history to luxury
- A refined customer base (class A and B+)
- A strategic position in the heart of Port Said, on the Suez Canal
- Professional management and complete services for brands
95%+ satisfied
Our partners trust Simon Arzt as a destination that gives their brands the standing they deserve
Partners in success
Our partners in reviving Simon Arzt
Step by step — with a select group of investors and financiers who took part in bringing this historic landmark back to life
Commercial units
Find your unit by floor
Browse the units of Simon Arzt Mall across every level, from the ground floor to the upper roof, and choose the ideal location for your brand inside Port Said's commercial landmark. Custom units can also be requested.
- Available
- Reserved
- Leased
Facilities and services
The facilities and services of SIMON ARZT
A complete shopping experience: the mall provides modern facilities and services designed for the comfort of visitors and tenants.
Fire-fighting system
The highest safety standards throughout every unit
Central power system
Constant, stable supply across the whole mall
Water tanks
A safe and continuous water supply for visitors and tenants
ATM centre
Withdrawals and payments made easy at any hour
Passenger and goods lifts
Easy movement between floors, with goods handling supported
Central air conditioning
Ideal comfort, cool and even, all year round
Backup generator
Continuous operation, without interruption, at any time
Children's services
Safe and entertaining care for little ones while you shop
An internal museum
A singular cultural experience inside the heart of the mall
Events and offers
Live events all year round
From entertainment and cultural programmes to trade events and exhibitions, Simon Arzt offers something new to every visitor. Follow the latest offers and sales from your favourite stores.
Gallery and press
From the archive
A collection of rare photographs documenting the history of Simon Arzt from its founding to the present, where heritage meets the modern in every corner of this historic building
