Jewel City is one of downtown Johannesburg’s great urban-renewal stories. Once the fortified heart of South Africa’s diamond and gold trade, this six-block stretch along Fox Street has been reborn as a vibrant, mixed-use precinct that links the buzzing Maboneng arts district to the wider city centre.
Today Jewel City brings together residential apartments, retail, restaurants and cafes, offices and open public spaces along a pedestrian-friendly spine. Once closed off and exclusive, the precinct is now open, walkable and alive with everyday city life, making it a fascinating example of inner-city regeneration in action.
Why visit Jewel City
Jewel City is best enjoyed on foot as part of a wider downtown wander, easily combined with neighbouring Maboneng’s galleries, markets and eateries. Stop for coffee or a meal, take in the street life, and see how a once-guarded diamond precinct has become a symbol of Johannesburg’s renewal.
It’s a compelling stop for anyone in town for the 702 Walk the Talk or exploring inner-city Johannesburg on foot.
Good to know
- Where: Fox Street, between Maboneng and the Johannesburg city centre
- Offering: Mixed-use precinct with homes, shops, eateries and public spaces
Plan your day with more events in Gauteng and other things to do in Johannesburg. Learn more about the Jewel City regeneration.
