Ocean Mall and other Kyiv shopping centres pushed to 2027

Ocean Mall and other Kyiv shopping centres pushed to 2027 AI

Developers who had planned a record 22 mall openings in Ukraine for 2026 have postponed many launches into 2027, LIGA.net reports. In Kyiv, Ocean Mall has been delayed again, while White Lines is now slated for February 2027 and the multifunctional Passage complex has also been pushed back. This changes the schedule for major new retail and leisure space Kyiv residents have been expecting and affects openings across the city and western Ukraine.

Developers across Ukraine have postponed the openings of several large shopping centres originally scheduled for 2026, with many now moved into 2027, according to reporting by LIGA.net. The year had been billed as a record one for new malls, with about 22 openings announced for 2026, but a number of major projects have been delayed.

In Kyiv specifically, Ocean Mall — one of the capital’s largest and longest-running development projects — has been delayed again. LIGA.net says the White Lines shopping complex is now expected to open in February 2027, and the multifunctional Passage complex will also start operating later than initially announced. The article notes similar postponements in western Ukraine as well.

LIGA.net’s piece looks at which centres may still open in 2026 and outlines the reasons developers are missing stated deadlines. Readers should consult the original LIGA.net report for the full list of projects and the latest schedule updates.

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