LAS VEGAS—The first phase of Downtown Summerlin—the premier retail and entertainment destination being built in the heart of the Summerlin master planned community—will open October 9, according to an announcement from the The Howard Hughes Corporation.

When the entire 400-acre development is complete, Downtown Summerlin will include a mix of retail, entertainment, office, hotel and multi-family residential, all designed to create a walkable urban core serving the 22,500-acre master planned community and the entire Las Vegas Valley.

Construction began in the middle of 2013 on the expansive, 106-acre development, which represents the first phase in the future 400-acre Downtown Summerlin. The initial phase will feature more than 125 stores and restaurants in a walkable downtown shopping environment in the center of the award-winning Summerlin master planned community. Located just off of the 215 Beltway, between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard, the development will also include a nine-story class A office building - One Summerlin.

“We have been steadfast in our vision to develop a vibrant urban core in Summerlin where valley residents can live, work, shop and play,” said David Weinreb, CEO of The Howard Hughes Corporation. “With the high demand from residents and strong interest from leading retailers, we are confident that this is the ideal time to create this authentic, unrivaled environment that will serve Summerlin residents and visitors.”

The Hughes Corporation also announced a lineup of recently signed tenants, which feature a long list of leading fashion brands that will appeal to area fashionistas along with several highly popular restaurants to thrill local culinary enthusiasts.

Three top destination restaurants join Downtown Summerlin's growing number of culinary spots—Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, a steakhouse from Elizabeth Blau and CRAVE Restaurant—to appeal to local foodies.

Avid movie fans across the entire region will now have the opportunity to enjoy the ultimate cinematic experience with the opening of a luxury Regal Cinema. The five-screen theater will be highlighted by innovative and upscale design and provide every movie-goer with exceptional comfort and spacious seating in addition to gourmet dining options.

“Downtown Summerlin will soon be the place to be for fashion, dining and entertainment in Southern Nevada, and we are happy to see the excitement from the entire Las Vegas Valley for this first class development,” said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin. “Our mix of tenants will include world-class brands that are new to Nevada in addition to retailers who want a Summerlin location for their growing customer base.”