Top 20 Malls in India – Cathedrals of Shopping
Shopping in India has immensely evolved over the last couple of decades. Indian shoppers have gone from open-air ‘haats’ to sophisticated, air-conditioned malls. The retail sector of India has evolved to embrace shopping malls and this has given rise to the mall culture. One of the reasons that shopping malls are preferred by the public over iconic markets in India is that they offer much more than just shopping. Not only the number of malls but also their design, quality and size have improved. This is one of the prime reasons that premium brands are now housed in some of the best malls in India.
Here is the list of Top 20 Malls in India
1. LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi
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LuLu International Shopping Mall is the largest mall in India in terms of total retail area and has over 225 outlets spread across four floors. Located in the city of Kochi, this mall has brought 100+ biggest brands in the world to Kerala for the first time. It also has one of the country’s largest hypermarkets, besides a 2500-seater multi-cuisine food court and many fine dining restaurants and cafes.
For entertainment purposes, there is a 9-screen PVR Gold Class multiplex and a leisure zone that has a 12-lane bowling alley, an ice skating rink, a trampoline park, a 5D theatre and a host of amusement rides and arcade games. The mall also has many other facilities including ATMs, baggage counter and a state-of-the-art automated parking area with a capacity to accommodate 3,800 vehicles.
- Location: Edappally, Kochi
- Timings: 9.00 am – 11.00 pm
2. DLF Mall of India, Noida
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DLF Mall of India, located in Noida, is the second-largest shopping mall in the country and among the most popular ones in Delhi NCR. The mall has seven floors comprising five customised zones, namely Market Place, International Boulevard, The High Street, Family World and Leisure Land; each zone is dedicated to a particular category.
The mall houses around 330 brands including 100+ fashion labels, along with more than 50 food and beverages outlets, a sprawling food court and over 80 kiosks to eat and indulge in fashion and home décor. There are also numerous entertainment areas at the mall, including a 7-screen PVR multiplex and the gaming centre, Smaaash.
- Location: Sector 18, Noida
- Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
3. Sarath City Capital Mall, Hyderabad
Top Mall in Hyderabad | Source: Fabhotels
Sarath City Capital Mall is one of the biggest malls in Hyderabad housing more than 430 international and local brands across multiple categories like fashion, home décor, jewellery and electronics. Enjoying a prime location on Gachibowli-Miyapur Road, this 8-storey mall also has an elegantly designed marketplace called BAZAAR selling quaint curious and everyday items.
Besides shopping, this mall is a one-stop destination for entertainment with facilities like a 7-screen AMB Cinemas multiplex, an indoor adventure park, a trampoline park, a snow theme park and more. Dining options at the mall include two sprawling food courts and a host of restaurants, cafes and fast food joints. Its parking can accommodate over 5000 vehicles over four levels.
A few nightclubs, lounges and a microbrewery are also set to open at the mall along with co-working spaces and a 900-seater open-air auditorium for music and cultural festivals.
- Location: Kondapur, Hyderabad
- Timings: 11.00 am – 9.30 pm
4. Z Square Mall, Kanpur
Top Mall in Kanpur | Source: Fabhotels
Z Square Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in India and has also been recognised amongst the best upcoming malls in the country, according to a survey. Spread across a sprawling space, this mall features a state-of-the-art infrastructure and more than 150 national and international brands.
The mall has a play area called Children Square with numerous swings, carts and play stations. It also organises a number of activity camps for art and craft, painting, singing, dancing, storytelling, etc. On the top floor of the mall is a multi-cuisine food court for shoppers to curb their hunger pangs.
For the convenience of shoppers, ATM services are available on all three floors of the mall. Other than that, the mall boasts of a 3-level basement parking that can accommodate 2500 vehicles.
- Location: The Mall, Kanpur
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 11.00 am – 10.30 pm (Sat-Sun)
5. HiLITE Mall, Kozhikode
Top Mall in Kozhikode | Source: Fabhotels
HiLITE Mall in Kozhikode is best known for its 200+ branded retail stores and multiple dining options that make it an exclusive shopping-cum-entertainment hub. The mall also encompasses a food court, two gaming zones, a snow park, an 8-screen multiplex and a NESTO hypermarket chain.
Built as a part of the integrated township of HiLITE City, this mall covers a sprawling retail space and makes for one of the largest malls in India. Its location close to IT parks accounts for a decent footfall during the weekdays too, making it one of busiest malls in the city and rest of Kerala.
- Location: Kozhikode Bypass, Kozhikode
- Timings: 10.30 am – 10.30 pm
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6. World Trade Park Mall, Jaipur
Popular Mall in Jaipur | Source: Fabhotels
World Trade Park is counted among the biggest shopping malls in Jaipur and has also won the Best Architecture and Mall of the Year awards for its futuristic design. It is home to numerous hi-end brands along with a multiplex, an entertainment city, a food court and a parking space that can hold 1100 cars. All the stores and other facilities at the mall are divided across different streets like Ethnic Street, Roman Street, Oxford Street, Johari Bazar and Pyramid Street, among others.
- Location: JLN Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
7. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Bangalore
Phoenix Market City | Popular Mall in Bangalore | Source: Fabhotels
The largest and one of the most frequented malls in Bangalore, Phoenix Marketcity has 250+ stores, more than 30 dining options and a sprawling food court. Besides, it has a 9-screen PVR multiplex and gaming zones like Amoeba and Smaaash for the ultimate entertainment of both kids and adults. There is also the facility of spas and salons here should the tired shoppers wish to indulge in a self-pampering session. Parking is not a hassle at this mall as it can accommodate up to 1700 cars.
- Location: Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura, Bangalore
- Timings: 10.30 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.30 am – 11.00 pm (Sat-Sun)
8. Elante Mall, Chandigarh
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Elante Mall has become the go-to place for shopping lovers in Chandigarh as it houses various Indian and international brands across its five floors. Besides, it encompasses a courtyard full of cafes and a food court offering a host of dining options for shoppers. There is also an 8-screen PVR multiplex and Fun City – a kids’ entertainment zone by Landmark Group, where young shoppers can relax and have fun by engaging in activities like nail art and balloon sculpture, among others.
- Location: Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh
- Timings: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
9. Esplanade One Mall, Bhubaneswar
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Esplanade One is among the best shopping hubs of Bhubaneswar and the biggest mall in the state of Odisha. It became an instant hit among the shopping population of the city as it houses a number of big brands across categories like apparel, footwear, accessories and more. Moreover, this 9-storied mall has a huge food court and several famous food & beverage outlets. A Cinepolis multiplex, a big parking space and a gaming zone further add to the popularity of this mall.
- Location: Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
10. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Chennai
Phoenix Market City | Popular Mall in Chennai | Source: Fabhotels
One of the best shopping malls in Chennai, Phoenix Marketcity has over 300 retail outlets belonging to a multitude of national and international brands. Moreover, the mall is home to a 27-screen Jazz Cinemas multiplex and also, the first IMAX screen in the city. Other facilities at the mall include a multi-level parking to accommodate the heavy rush of weekends and gaming zones, such as Fun City and Scary House. It also offers some 30 boutique hotel rooms.
- Location: Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Sat-Sun)
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11. Mantri Square Mall, Bangalore
Mantri Square Mall | Popular Mall in Bangalore | Source: Fabhotels
With more than 250 retail outlets of international, national and regional brands, Mantri Square Mall offers a wholesome shopping experience in Bangalore.There is a large food court and also a dining area with 39 food and beverage outlets. For visitors’ convenience, the mall has a parking capacity of 1800 cars in addition to 550 two-wheelers.
- Location: Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
- Timings: 9.30 am – 10.30 pm
12. Orion Mall, Bangalore
Orion Mall | Popular Mall in Bangalore | Source: Fabhotels
A part of Brigade Gateway – a premium integrated enclave, Orion Mall houses more than 300 luxury brands and makes for one of the best places to shop in Bangalore. It also boasts of an 11-screen PVR multiplex that has a combined seating capacity of 2800; there are 144 Gold Class seats as well. Other facilities at the mall include a 2-level parking space that can accommodate 1600 cars, a food court – Sauce Pan, lakeside cafes and bowling and gaming zones for entertainment.
- Location: Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
- Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
13. Ambience Mall, Gurgaon
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Ambience Mall in Gurgaon is one of the most popular shopping malls in India in the NCR, offering everything from shopping to entertainment. Located on NH-8, this 6-storey mall is home to some 230 retail and food outlets including major international and Indian names. Not to forget the parking capacity for 4000 cars with a car-wash facility.
- Location: DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram
- Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
14. Ambience Mall, Delhi
Ambience Mall | Popular Mall in Delhi | Source: Fabhotels
One of the fanciest shopping malls in Delhi, Ambience Mall has 200+ retail outlets of various Indian and international brands and is also famous for its entertainment and recreation options.
- Location: Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
15. The Forum Mall, Bangalore
The Forum | Popular Mall in Bangalore | Source: Fabhotels
The first and one of the biggest malls in Bangalore, Forum Koramangala is a shopper’s paradise with some 100 retail stores spread across five storeys. Besides a horde of shopping choices, the mall also has a multi-storey book store, an 11-screen PVR multiplex with an IMAX screen and a food court on offer along with other entertainment and recreation facilities like Timezone. A fun fact! This oldest shopping mall in the city is also home to the first-ever McDonald’s in South India.
- Location: Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru
- Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
16. Viviana Mall, Thane
Popular Mall in Thane | Source: Fabhotels
Viviana Mall makes for the most happening place to shop in Thane as it boasts of an assorted tenant mix including over 250 retail stores of leading brands. One of the most impressive facts about this mall is that it is the country’s first and only mall that is visually-impaired friendly; it also has a resource centre called ‘XRCVC-Viviana Extension’.
- Location: Eastern Express Highway, Thane West, Thane
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
17. Select CITYWALK Mall, Delhi
Select CITYWALK | Popular Mall in Delhi | Source: Fabhotels
Delhi’s Select CITYWALK is an upscale shopping centre with 180+ stores representing more than 500 international and Indian brands. My Square, the multi-cuisine food court at the mall, offers plenty of dining options for shoppers, in addition to several other cafés, bistros, restaurants and bars. The mall also houses India’s first 6-screen PVR multiplex, including two Gold Classes and Delhi’s first IMAX. An outdoor open-air plaza called SAANSKRITI lends the mall a unique ambience.
- Location: District Centre, Saket, New Delhi
- Timings: 10.00 am – 11.00 pm
18. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Mumbai
Phoenix Marketcity | Popular Mall in Mumbai | Source: Fabhotels
Housing more than 600 retail stores, over 100 dining options and a 14-screen PVR multiplex, Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai is one of the most popular shopping malls in Mumbai. It is among the top malls in India as well for it offers the perfect blend of fashion, fun and food, all under one roof. A highlight of the mall is the sprawling Dublin Square area for events. Other facilities at the mall include various gaming zones, a snow-themed park and an indoor play area for young ones.
- Location: Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla West, Mumbai
- Timings: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 11.00 am – 1.30 am (Sat-Sun)
19. High Street Phoenix Mall, Mumbai
Popular Mall in Mumbai | Source: Fabhotels
High Street Phoenix, popularly called HSP, is India’s first retail-led consumption centre housing 500+ brands including a range of F&B, entertainment, residential and commercial complexes. The mall is divided into three zones, namely Skyzone that boasts of anchor stores, Grand Galleria that caters to impulse shoppers and Palladium – Mumbai’s first luxury retail destination. In addition, there is a 7-seater PVR multiplex, a bowling concourse and a ‘Festival Square’ for events.
- Location: Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai
- Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
20. Ahmedabad One Mall, Ahmedabad
Popular Mall in Ahmedabad | Source: Fabhotels
Ahmedabad One is one of the most iconic shopping malls in Ahmedabad with a retail area sprawling across three floors. The mall is home to some of the best international and Indian brands and some local names as well, along with three anchor stores including a hypermarket and two lifestyle stores. There is a food court named Flavours and several other restaurants and cafes at the mall as dining options. In addition, the mall boasts a 6-screen Cinepolis multiplex and a Fun City for kids.
- Location: T.P Scheme-1, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
- Timings: 10.00 am – 9.30 pm
