Village Market opening hours
The mall is open every day from 7am to 11pm.[1] Shops keep their own hours inside that window, so check before a late trip.
| The mall | Daily, 7am–11pm[1] |
|---|---|
| Artcaffe Market | Daily, 7am–midnight[2] |
| Zucchini Food Market | Daily, 7am–7pm[3] |
| Text Book Centre | Mon–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm[4] |
| Samsung | Mon–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–7pm[5] |
| Woolworths | Weekdays 10am–7.30pm[6] |
| Ozone Trampoline Park | Daily, 10am–10pm[7] |
When it's busiest
Google's visit data puts Saturday afternoon at the top, peaking around 4pm. Fridays from 2pm to 5pm come close.[8]
The quietest time on any day is right after opening, from 7am to 9am.[8]
What's inside Village Market
Village Market bills itself as East Africa's largest lifestyle shopping and entertainment destination.[1] Its directory runs from fashion and electronics to home interiors and a Made in Africa section.[9]
Groceries
Carrefour Market, Zucchini Food Market and Artcaffe Market for fresh produce and pantry basics.[10][5][3][2]
Home and interiors
Furniture, flooring and textiles at shops such as Kashco Interiors.[11]
Books and stationery
Text Book Centre for books, stationery and school supplies.[4]
Crafts and gifts
An art, crafts and gifts section, plus a Made in Africa category.[9]
Want a Carrefour run without the drive to Gigiri? See our grocery delivery in Nairobi.
Where to eat at Village Market
The mall's food list opens with Afta Eats, Ando Foods Co, Artcaffe, Bang Bang, BBrood, Boba Caffe and Browns Food. Bun & Beef, Chemichemi and CJ's come next, and the list carries on well past them.[9]
Artcaffe Market doubles as a food hall, with fresh produce, pantry goods, flowers and ready meals. It's open 7am to midnight every day.[2]
In Google reviews, restaurants and the food court are the most-mentioned topics, ahead of bowling.[8]
Things to do at Village Market
Most of the entertainment sits in the New Wing, from bowling on the 2nd floor to trampolines and play on the 4th.[7]
- Village Bowl2nd floor, New Wing. Open daily from 10am till late.[7]
- Ozone Trampoline Park15,000 sq ft on the 4th floor, New Wing. Ages 5 and up, 10am–10pm.[7]
- Under The SeaSoft play for ages 7 months to 12 years, 4th floor, 10am–9pm.[7]
- The YardAn 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course inside Under The Sea.[7]
- Glitch VR and REV racingVirtual reality and racing simulators on the 4th floor. VR is for ages 10 and up.[7]
- Ballpoint Social ClubPing pong, darts, pool and more than 40 board games on the 3rd floor.[7]
- Friday Maasai MarketCrafts, beadwork and fabrics on the rooftop every Friday, 9am–5pm.[12][13]
There's no cinema. The nearest Century Cinemax is at Two Rivers Mall, further along Limuru Road.[14][15] For the Friday market's schedule across the week, read our Maasai Market days guide.
How to get to Village Market
Village Market is on Limuru Road in Gigiri, north of the CBD and close to the United Nations Office at Nairobi.[15]
By matatu, take a Gigiri- or Ruaka-bound vehicle along Limuru Road and tell the conductor you're going to Village Market. Stops vary by operator, so confirm before you board.[15]
From Two Rivers or Ruaka, stay on Limuru Road, with no need to go through town.[15] Driving? Google's listing shows both free and paid parking.[8]
Tips for a Village Market trip
Five things that make a visit easier.
Go early or midweek
Early mornings and weekdays are quietest. Saturday from 2pm to 6pm is the busiest stretch of the week.[8]
Plan Fridays around the roof
The Maasai Market takes over the rooftop every Friday, from 9am to 5pm.[12]
Book parties ahead
Birthday and corporate packages for bowling, the trampoline park and the play area are booked by email.[7]
Sources
- Village Market home page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Artcaffe Market store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Zucchini Food Market store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Text Book Centre store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Samsung store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Woolworths store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Family Entertainment & Recreation Facility, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Village Market: listing, hours, popular times and review topics, Google Maps, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Stores directory, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Carrefour Village Market listing, Google Maps, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Kashco Interiors store page, Village Market, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Maasai Market at the Village Market Rooftop, every Friday (Instagram post), Village Market, 17 June 2025.
- The Maasai Market happening every Friday at Village Market (Instagram post), Visit Nairobi, 15 September 2025.
- Century Cinemax cinemas, Century Cinemax, accessed 30 September 2026.
- Village Market Nairobi: Location, Matatu Routes and How to Get There, Metros Kenya, 18 September 2026.
Last updated 30 September 2026. Shops and hours change, so check the mall's directory before a special trip.
