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Phoenix & Southwest  + Phoenix  + Retail  |  November 19, 2025
East Gate Plaza
Mike Boyd
By: Mike Boyd

Diversified Reveals Plans for New Mesa Shopping Center, Hotel

Diversified Partners announced plans for East Gate Plaza, a new $60 million retail destination located at the northeast corner of Elliot and Ellsworth roads in Mesa, Arizona. 

Spanning approximately 17 acres, East Gate Plaza has confirmed tenants that include Starbucks, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Discount Tire, FitFX, WingSnob, Señor Taco, Farmer Boys, Zeitouna, Fresh Monkee, Port of Subs, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Euphoria Nail Salon, Playa Bowls, Hand & Stone Spa, Kolache Café and Andi’s Hair Salon (AVEDA). 

Additional tenants coming soon include a dental office, a veterinary practice, a med spa, a family medicine practice and a restaurant with a bar. The project will also feature the Cambria Hotel. 

Construction is underway, with project delivery anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. 

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Mike covers our Texas and Phoenix/Southwest regions. He is a veteran news reporter who spent 10 years in radio and television news, mostly in Tucson, Arizona. Following his career in the media, he spent ten years as a communications executive for a publicly traded development company. Mike is married with three boys and three Huskies.
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