The vast majority of space at the has been snapped up by international restaurants and high-end retailers 鈥 two years before it opens.
Already 80 per cent of floor space at the Grand Central shopping centre above the regenerated station has been taken, with Vietnamese, Japanese and Italian restaurants among those signing up.
Up to 1,000 jobs will be created as retailers, including luxury goods retailer The White Company and beauty and body care shops L鈥橭ccitane and Kiehls open at the centre.
However, the new centre will not open before Christmas 2014 鈥 which was branded 鈥渄isappointing鈥 by the
The new centre, which will bring 40 stores and 20 restaurants, will now be open to the public at the same time as the station in 2015.
Experts say the expansion of the city centre鈥檚 retail scene 鈥 which will coincide with 拢50 million improvements to the Mailbox 鈥 will offer the best opportunity to improve international tourism in the city since the opening of the Bullring.
Neil Rami, chief executive of inward investment body Marketing Birmingham, said with retail spend accounting for almost two-thirds of income from tourists it was a major boost.
He said: 鈥淲ith more wealthy tourists from markets such as India and China expected to visit the 海角视频 for its shopping, securing prestigious brands for Grand Central will retain Birmingham鈥檚 reputation as one of the best retail destinations in the 海角视频 鈥 and help to boost spending in the local economy.
鈥淭he growth of Birmingham鈥檚 high-end retail offer will be crucial to attracting more visitors to the city. Nearly 70 per cent of 海角视频 and international consumers coming to Birmingham already rank shopping as one of their favourite activities here, and this accounts for 60 per cent of all expenditure in the city鈥檚 visitor economy.鈥
However, the delayed opening date has not been universally welcomed.
John Lewis, the major department store currently under construction, was initially due to open in autumn next year ready for the festive shopping season, but that date has been put back 鈥 which disappointed managing director Andy Street.
Mr Street, who is also chairman of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), said: 鈥淲e understand and support the decision. It is disappointing that potential shoppers will have to wait a little longer, but we are determined to work with colleagues on ensuring this is the best opening possible.鈥
It is understood there were concerns about opening some parts of the centre while much of the station below remained a building site.
The exact date will be set early in 2014 when the final stages of 拢600 million construction project starts to take shape.
The new restaurants lining up for the centre include Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese and Italian outlets which outlets overlook the busy station concourse under a giant glass atrium.
The 28-year-old Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy, winner of the Acorn鈥檚 hospitality 2012 young star of the future award, is set to launch his Tapas Revolution restaurant, while Vietnamese restaurant Pho, plans to bring street-style cuisine. It is Pho鈥檚 first foray outside London and the South East.
They are joined by Italian Caffe Concerto, Mexican Tortilla, Crepe Affaire, Yo! Sushi!, Carluccios, Fuel Juice Bar and Giraffe.
Keith Stone, leasing director for Grand Central, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to be bringing so many exciting new restaurants and cafes to Birmingham, along with the first stand-alone store in the city for The White Company, which will enable them to showcase a more comprehensive product range to West Midlands customers than has previously been possible.鈥
Network Rail project director Chris Montgomery said the redevelopment would bring many visitors to the city 鈥渇or the first time in many years鈥.
He added: 鈥淲e want to deliver an experience that surpasses all their expectations.
鈥淗aving reviewed how the centre and the station will work alongside each other, we鈥檙e confident that a more aligned opening in 2015 will allow customers to experience the full impact of the stunning open atrium design from day one.鈥
Jonathan Cheetham, chair of Retail Birmingham, added: 鈥淭he news that further high-end stores are committed to investing and trading in Birmingham is testament to the reputation of the city as one of the 海角视频鈥檚 premier retail destinations. It also demonstrates confidence in the quality of the future developments and improved transport infrastructure coming in 2015.鈥
Birmingham Business-park based Cannock Developments has also been appointed to refurbish the 1960s built Ladywood House office block above the station, which will be renamed One Grand Central.
Chris Webster, director of GBSLEP, said: 鈥淭he Grand Central development is the latest stage in the development of Birmingham鈥檚 retail offer and for it to be so advanced at such an early stage is another sign of the confidence of businesses to invest in the city.
