For the last few years, the shopping culture of Indian has completely changed. People want to enjoy activities, spend time during weekends, romantic dinners and searching for lifestyle shopping. Well, there is only one place where you can enjoy all these activities together, shopping malls. Shopping malls are gaining popularity among families, youngsters, and elders. The air-conditioned malls remain sophisticated and offer a good environment to the shoppers. It is a place where you will find a diverse brand, food stores along interconnecting walkways to retail outlets. A huge number of malls are opened each year in different design, quality and size. Some of the premium brands are available to shop only at big malls in India. Here are given the list of top 15 shopping malls where you can enjoy unique shopping as well as the dining experience.
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1. Lulu International Shopping Mall – Kochi
The Lulu International mall located in Kochi, Kerala is the largest shopping mall in India with a built-up area of 1.5 million square feet including multi-level car parking space. The mall opened in 2013 has more than 225 outlets including the food court, restaurant, entertainment area, multiplex, bowling alley, and ice skating rink. The estimated cost of the project is more than INR 16 billion. The Chairman and the Managing Director of Lulu International Shopping Mall is Yusuf Ali M.A. It has the country’s largest hypermarket besides multi-cuisine food court.
2. DLF Mall of India – Noida
DLF mall situated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest mall in India. The mall was opened in 2014 and spread over 7 floors which include 330 brands, 5 shopping zones, 80 kiosks, movie theater with 7 screens and 75 food and beverage option. The mall was planned and designed by the British architectural firm Benoy making it a popular hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The mall has an international and Indian brand, kids zone, entertainment, international café, food court, and restaurants.
3. Phoenix Market City – Mumbai
Phoenix market city located in Kurla, Mumbai is the third biggest mall in India. The mall is spread across 4.1 million sq ft and it occupies 600 stores domestic and international brands. The mall has 14 screens and 70 restaurants. It is one of the top malls in India blend with fashion, fun, and food under one roof. Few other facilities available in the mall are gaming zones, snow-themed park, and indoor playing area. Phoenix is a home for all top luxury brands and many tourists from across the globe visit and performs shopping from the mall.
4. Elante Mall – Chandigarh
Elante shopping mall opened in 2013 is located in the city Chandigarh and it spread across an area of 20 acres. The mall has a retail space area of over 1 million sq ft with 3 basement level, ground level, and 3 upper levels. Elante Mall is a place for the shopaholics to buy various Indian as well as international brands. The mall has 8 screen multiplex and the top-level comprises a restaurant, fast food joint and fun city for kids. Young shoppers can relax and can have fun by engaging in various activities.
5. Phoenix Market City – Chennai
The Phoenix market city in Chennai was opened in 2013 and it is the largest mall in the city. The mall has been developed by phoenix mill limited and it includes residential space as phase I and phase II development includes a luxury mall, Palladium. The mall has 11 screen multiplex and also features the city’s first IMAX screen. It has more than 300 retail outlets and 30 boutique hotel rooms.
6. Fun Republic – Lucknow
The fun republic mall located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow is spread across an area of 970, 000 sq ft and built by the Zee group. The mall was opened in 2007 with numerous food outlets and includes a hotel with 60 rooms. It is considered as the 6th largest mall in India.
7. Mantri Square Mall – Bangalore
The mantra square mall situated in Malleswaram locality Bangalore is one of the biggest malls in India. With more than 250 retail outlets, it offers a wholesome shopping experience. The facilities available include department stores, hypermarket spread over 9000 sq ft, six-screen INOX multiplex, gaming center, and food court. The mall is connected by Bangalore metro for easy access. It also provides a parking capacity of 1800 cars and 600 two-wheelers.
8. Hilite Mall
The Hilite mall located in the city of Calicut, Kerala covers a total built-up area of1,50,0000 sq ft and the second phase of the mall is under construction. The second phase of the mall is scheduled to complete by 2019. The huge mall has an outlet of well-known brands, food court, supermarket, departmental store, and entertainment area. The mall is a great place to spend time with friends and dear ones. Tourists visiting Calicut can shop for their favorite brands from this mall.
9. Z Square – Kanpur
The Z square mall situated in the middle of the city, Kanpur is spread on an area of 5 acres. The built-up area of the mall 1,50,0000 sq ft and has the presence of more than 150 national and international brands. The mall features great infrastructure with numerous activities for children. They organize numerous activities like painting, singing, dancing, and storytelling. The 3 level basement park can accommodate more than 2500 vehicles.
10. Viviana Mall – Mumbai
Viviana is one of the best as well as the crowded mall in Thane, Mumbai opened in 2019 and owned by Sheth developers. The mall has two floors with Indian as well as International brands. It is one of the biggest malls in Thane covering an area of 10,00, 000 sq ft. The mall features more than 250 retail and departmental stores, Cinepolis multiplex with 14 screens, and a wide range of multi-cuisine restaurants. There are so many fun and activities available to enjoy for children. It is the only mall in India that is visually impaired friendly.
11. Select City Walk – New Delhi
Select City Walk opened in 2007 is one of the tallest malls in the country. It is developed by a joint venture of the Select group and Aaron group. The mall is spread across 10,000 sq ft and has got three floors with a broad range of amenities like more than 180 retail stores, 6 screens of the multiplex, multi-cuisine restaurants, and food court. The best thing about the mall is an outdoor open plaza where people can spend time together in the evening. The mall conducts festivals, magic shows, exhibitions, fairs, live performances, and pubs.
12. Sarath City Capital mall – Hyderabad
The Sarath city mall located in Hyderabad is the biggest mall in the city spread across an area of 1,931,000 sq ft. The mall is situated in the heart of the city with more than 430 international and Indian brands with things available to shop in multiple categories like fashion, home décor, and jewelry. The 8 storey mall is elegantly designed and it is a one-stop destination for entertainment. It has 7 screen AMB multiplex, an indoor park, a snow theme park and much more. They have a variety of food court, restaurant, café, and fast food centers.
13. World Trade Park – Jaipur
The world trade park located in Jaipur was opened in 2012 and the building has two different blocks, one in north and other in the south. The park was inaugurated by Shahrukh Khan and the mall was awarded “Mall of the Year” and “Best Architecture”. It is one of the biggest shopping malls in Jaipur providing high-end facilities to all sorts of people. The mall has a well-known brand, multiplex, an entertainment city, food court, and parking space that can hold 1100 cars. All stores are divided across different streets.
14. VR Mall – Chennai
The VR mall Chennai was opened in June 2018, located in Anna Nagar West, Chennai. The façade of the mall has a multi-colored design inspired by Madras Checks. The entrance of the mall features a rectangular water path and the central part of the shopping mall consists of motifs themed on Dashavatara. The mall is spread over an area of 80,633 sq ft and is packed with great facilities like 10 screen multiplex, 240 retail stores, and multiple dining facilities. There are open-air theater, a boutique hotel, and service residences.
15. DB City Mall – Bhopal
DB city mall opened in 2012 is the biggest mall in the city-owned by Dainik Bhaskar Group. The mall is spread across an area of 800,000 sq ft and features 135 retail outlets, departmental stores, and international brands, 6 Inox multiplex, and big restaurants. It features game zone, courtyard by Marriot, huge food court, variety of delicacies and other facilities like ATM and laundry. The biggest shopping mall in central India attracts lots of tourists visiting the city.