On November 30, 2017, a new chapter opened in the history of the Georgian capital. The old Univermaghi building had finally been restored and rebuilt into an ultra-modern, fancy, new shopping mall: Galleria Tbilisi. However, Galleria will be more than just a place to shop, for it is also a culture and entertainment center equipped with two theaters and two cinemas, too. International brands like H&M, Calvin Klein Jeans, Armani Exchange, Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Guess, Trussardi, United Colors of Benetton, IKKS, BNG, Delfy, Roman, and NYX are among the names set to be represented, some of them opening their stores for the first time in Tbilisi and Georgia. Of special note is an Apple official premium reseller. 

“The fact that there will be so many international brands represented speaks to the fact that there’s a high level of trust to Georgia as a country, and it has to be mentioned that 90% of products used in construction are produced in Georgia,” Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili told attendees at the opening ceremony. 

Additionally, Griboedov Theater, Liberty Theater and Freedom Square metro are set to be integrated into the plaza, together with an underground carpark with a capacity close to 300 cars.