Edna Mall was an entertainment hub and shopping center located on Cameroon Street in the Bole district of Addis Ababa. Opened in 2008, it notably housed Matti Cinema, Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace arcade, restaurants, and retail shops prior to closing for renovation in late 2021.
Edna Mall was an entertainment and shopping center situated on Cameroon Street in the Bole area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Established in November 2008 by Tekleberhan Ambaye Construction PLC (TACON), the complex served as a major metropolitan family entertainment hub featuring retail shops, offices, restaurants, and underground parking garages.
The mall was widely recognized for hosting Matti Cinema with three theaters screening Hollywood and Amharic films in 3D and 7D formats, alongside Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace, which offered a ground-floor gaming arcade, motion racing simulators, and skating for teenagers.
In 2021, the facility was acquired at auction for 810 million birr by East Steel PLC following loan collateral enforcement by the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, with tenants served eviction notices in December 2021 ahead of planned structural renovations and overhaul.
Facilities & services
- Cinemas (3D and 7D)
- Arcade / Video games
- Kids playground (Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace)
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Underground parking garages
- Restrooms
- Teen skating
- Security screening
Highlights
- Matti Cinema featuring 3D and 7D movie experiences
- Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace with coin-operated and video arcade games
- 6-degrees-of-motion racing simulation games
- Convenient location in Bole near Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Details
- zones
- Offices, retail shops, restaurants and cafes, underground parking garages, Matti Cinema, and Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace / ground-floor gaming arcade
- parking
- Underground parking garages
- specialties
- Matti Cinema (multiplex showing international Hollywood, Amharic, 3D and 7D films) and Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace / arcade games
- products sold
- Clothing, electronics, beauty supplies, souvenirs, food, and movie tickets
Visitor tips
- Be prepared for airport-style security scanning and checks upon entering the building.
- The ground-floor game zone and arcade features coin-operated machines, racing simulators, and rides suitable for children and teenagers.
- Cinema movie showtimes may vary or depend on theater attendance, so consider checking ahead.
Questions
Is Edna Mall currently open?
According to Wikipedia, Edna Mall closed in December 2021 after East Steel PLC acquired it through auction and announced plans to renovate and overhaul the building. However, several directories still list it as open or active.
What entertainment options were available at Edna Mall?
The mall featured Matti Cinema (showing Hollywood, Amharic, 3D, and 7D movies), Bob and Bongo's Fun Palace, a ground-floor kids' arcade with rides and motion simulation games, and a skating area for teenagers.
Does Edna Mall offer parking?
Yes, Edna Mall featured underground parking garages for visitors.
