A walk through newly renovated DB Plaza (and of course the gleaming new mall) takes you past, and likely into, myriad trendy boutiques and supermarkets, some with a Hong Kong-wide presence and some exclusive to Discovery Bay. We’ve detailed our favourites here.
Lifting the bus terminus level with Discovery Bay Road has created plenty of space not just for a new-and-improved retail offering but also for ever-better recreational facilities. Our top picks for leisure include Tree of Joy with its Reggio-inspired playroom, and MGK Fight Club, led by professional MMA fighter Marc Guyon. International-standard DB Ice Rink provides the icing on the cake!
LEISURE
FUN ON THE ICE DB ICE RINK
DB Ice Rink – with its international standard, indoor ice rink – is both sports venue and recreational hub. Leisure skating sessions are on offer, along with a series of special community-led events. There’s also the skating school, where world class professional coaches provide training for all levels in figure skating and ice hockey, plus a regular lineup of performances, competitions and ice-hockey tournaments.
G/F, 2234 0187 enquiry@dbicerink.com www.dbicerink.com
KIDS & FAMILY
TREE OF JOY
Tree of Joy’s Reggio-inspired playroom encourages kids (aged 12 months to 5 years) to explore and express themselves through play based activities. Monthly membership is available, with morning and afternoon sessions grouped by age. The toy store curates organic and sustainable play things such as toys made from recycled milk jugs, rubberwood and chemical free materials.
Shop G77, 3742 8772 shop@treeofjoydb.com www.facebook.com/treeofjoydb
MARTIAL ARTS
MGK FIGHT CLUB
The MGK approach of Wing Chun covers all aspects of martial arts from combat sports to self-defence, with an equal focus on health and wellbeing. Group, private and family sessions are available at two adjacent premises. Kung Fu classes are designed to help kids (aged 3 and up) develop key skills such as coordination, balance and self-defence.
Shop G75-76, 9688 4744 contact@mgkfightclub.com www.marcguyon.hk
SHOPPING
HEALTH & BEAUTY
YOPE
YOPE offers bathroom and kitchen soaps with complementary body and hand lotions, shampoos, candles and cleaning products. Its beautifully fragranced products comprise over 90% natural ingredients meaning they can be used by children and people with sensitive skin. YOPE’s hand wash, shower gel and dishwashing detergent are all refillable instore.
Shop G73, 2185 6044
info@xavi-era.com
www.xavisoap.com
HOME DECOR
RED VELVET DESIGNS
Most of Red Velvet Designs’ furnishings and home accessories are designed and produced inhouse, with others painstakingly sourced from across Asia. The focus is on style, function and affordability. Red Velvet Designs provides expert advice about bespoke items, like its rugs and carpets, which can be custom made to order.
Shop G74, 9010 5832 redvelvelvetdesigns@hotmail.com
www.redvelvetdesigns.net
KIDS & FAMILY
FELIX & MINA
Best known for its own-brand sustainable kids clothing and eco-friendly range of toys, felix & mina also has an extensive product line of clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery for adults. Its collections are fun, functional and affordable, and a tailoring service is available (check www.facebook.com/felixandmina). Purchase instore or online with free delivery within DB.
Shop G68, 2130 7013 hello@felixmina.com www.felixmina.com
SPORTS
ISLAND WAKE
A one-stop shop for surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding and skateboarding gear, Island Wake also sells a wide range of beachwear, bags and accessories for men, women and children. Big name international brands are well represented, including Rip Curl, Billabong, Roxy, Reef and Sun Bum. Island Wake’s DB store is its fifth location in Hong Kong.
Shop G69, 2636 0601 online@islandwake.com www.islandwake.com
SUPERMARKET
EUROPEAN TOUCH
European Touch sets out to bring the flavours of Europe to DB, providing freshly imported meats, cheeses, fruit and vegetables at affordable prices. There’s a deli corner (pastries, cold cuts, seafood and meat), an instore bakery and a ‘grab and go’ express (hot and cold items), plus a wide range of dairy, grocery and farm-fresh items.
Shop 154-156, 3611 2887 info@europeantouch.hk www.facebook.com/ europeantouchhk
