The V&A Waterfront a top Cape Town attraction. The V&A covers a vast area, about as big as 180 rugby fields, it is also a perfect example of mixed-use space, with a working harbour, office and retail, hotels and apartments, a huge shopping mall, attractions, restaurants, crafts and museums all sharing space. Home to over 450 shops, 80 restaurants and eateries, countless attractions, open spaces, canals, waterways and paths the V&A Waterfront is made up of nine districts, each with its own unique look and feel.