First-floor shops at China Center: the home décor floor

What is on the first floor at China Center?

The first floor is the retail level directly above the street. The developer’s plan draws 50 shops on a covered area of 11,593 sq ft, with 6,112 sq ft saleable. The listed shops are 120, 126, 162 and 180 sq ft, noticeably larger than the lower-ground units, at the same rate per square foot.

One row on the sheet is worth knowing about: FF17, a 180 sq ft shop, is printed “Sold”. It is the only unit on the sheet with that status. Any unit drawn on the plan but missing from the sheet is simply not in the current list.

How much does a first-floor shop cost, size by size?

The first floor is priced at Rs 40,000 per sq ft on the developer’s current inventory sheet. Here is the breakdown for each listed size, confirmed at booking.

• 120 sq ft (FF13, FF22, FF31, FF51): Rs 48,00,000 in total, Rs 14,40,000 down, 24 instalments of Rs 1,20,000, Rs 4,80,000 on possession.
• 126 sq ft (FF48): Rs 50,40,000 in total, Rs 15,12,000 down, 24 instalments of Rs 1,26,000, Rs 5,04,000 on possession.
• 162 sq ft (FF47): Rs 64,80,000 in total, Rs 19,44,000 down, 24 instalments of Rs 1,62,000, Rs 6,48,000 on possession.
• 180 sq ft (FF42, FF43): Rs 72,00,000 in total, Rs 21,60,000 down, 24 instalments of Rs 1,80,000, Rs 7,20,000 on possession.

Why is the first floor planned for home décor?

The owner has planned the first floor around home décor: furnishings, lighting, rugs, kitchenware, curtains, wall art and similar goods. Décor customers tend to browse and compare, and they come with a purpose, so the trade works one level up from the street. Grouping it on one floor gives shoppers a reason to climb the stairs.

Treat the theme as the owner’s plan for the floor, not a signed tenant, a lease or a promise of footfall, and ask at booking what it means for your trade.

How much space does a home décor shop need?

Décor sells when customers can see pieces arranged together, so floor area matters more here than on a jewellery or phone floor. A 120 sq ft unit can hold a focused range, such as lighting, cushions and textiles, or kitchen and tableware. A 162 or 180 sq ft unit gives room for small furniture, larger displays and a corner where customers can see a room set.

The step up has a clear price. Moving from a 120 sq ft shop to a 180 sq ft shop adds Rs 24,00,000 to the total, Rs 7,20,000 to the down payment and Rs 60,000 to each instalment. FF47, at 162 sq ft, sits in between at Rs 64,80,000. Plan your display before you pick a size, not after.

How does the first floor compare with the floors around it?

The first floor has the same Rs 40,000 per sq ft rate as the lower ground and the second floor, and is Rs 15,000 per sq ft cheaper than the ground floor. A 120 sq ft shop costs the same Rs 48,00,000 on the first and second floors, so the choice between them comes down to the planned focus, the unit’s position and the sizes on offer.

Compared with the lower ground, the first floor is above the street rather than below it, and its listed units start at 120 sq ft rather than 100 sq ft. Compared with the ground floor, you give up street frontage and pay Rs 15,000 less for every square foot.

What does the first-floor plan tell you?

The developer’s first-floor plan draws 50 shops on 6,112 sq ft of saleable space, an average of a little over 120 sq ft per shop. That lines up with the listed sizes, most of which are 120 sq ft, with a handful of larger units such as FF47 at 162 sq ft and FF42 and FF43 at 180 sq ft.

Use the drawing to understand where a unit sits rather than to count what is on sale. A shop near the top of the stairs will be passed by every visitor to the floor; one at the end of a corridor relies on customers who came looking for it. Units drawn on the plan but missing from the inventory sheet are not in the current list, so ask the sales desk before you set your heart on a position you have picked from the drawing.

What should you check before booking a first-floor shop?

Before you pay, confirm the details that matter to a décor business and get them in writing. Then WhatsApp Al Faisal Properties on +92 334 9107537 for the official schedule and to book a site visit.

• The unit’s position on the developer’s first-floor plan and its distance from the stairs.
• How goods and furniture can be brought up to the floor.
• Whether the unit is on a corner: a corner premium may apply; confirm at booking.
• Fit-out and signage rules for the floor.
• How often the 24 instalments fall; the schedule is confirmed at booking.