The most famous malls in Istanbul
Istanbul, which is one of the largest shopping cities in Europe, has shopping malls in many categories. Some of the malls are full of luxury brands, while others are rich in activity. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the most famous malls in Istanbul.
An introduction:
Istanbul is one of the most important cities in Turkey. It is the only city in the world that is located on two different continents (Asia and Europe). It is one of the most attractive cities, due to its historical and cultural heritage and natural beauty, developed infrastructure, integrated services, investment opportunities and recreational facilities.
Istanbul also has various shopping centers that provide awesome shopping experiences with entertainment activities in the Asian and European sides. Most of the malls in Istanbul are easily accessible by metro or public transportation, child-friendly and not far from touristic areas.
The most famous malls in the Asian side of Istanbul
Emaar Square Mall (Emaar AVM):
Emaar Square Mall is one of the newest and best shopping malls on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is a mixed-use real estate project that includes residences, a hotel, and a shopping center. Emaar AVM opened its door on the 28th of April 2017 in Uskudar on the Asian side of Istanbul. The mall has achieved great fame among tourists and Turks.
It consists of three floors with a huge area. Moreover, the massive shopping center has about 500 stores, restaurants, cafes including open-air shops. The mall is also home to different types of unique entertainment such as Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Museum of Illusion, Bowling, VR room, and many more. In addition, Emaar Square Mall feels like a new neighborhood with its 2,400-seat capacity multi-story cinema complex, which includes the first 4DX theater of the Asian side.
Viaport Asia Outlet Shopping Center:
Viaport Outlet Shopping Mall is the largest outlet shopping mall in Istanbul, Turkey. The mall is located near Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side.
It consists of four floors with more than 250 shops. Moreover, it includes a bowling alley, an equestrian club, a ski hall, and cinemas that use the latest projection systems and 3D technologies and provide the latest international cinema films. It also contains a variety of restaurants and cafes that serve local and international dishes and drinks of all kinds.
Further, Viaport offers a green and open space with its olive trees, flowers, and a pond. There is also a big amusement park in front of the mall. The park consists of twenty-four different sections and it promises nothing but so much fun both for kids and adults.
Akasya Shopping Center (Akasya AVM):
Akasya Shopping Center is one of the largest malls in Turkey, Istanbul, located on the Asian side of the city in the Uskudar district. It opened in March 2014.
The mall includes many international and Turkish brands distributed among about 255 shops, selling all necessary furniture, watches, jewelry, shoes, and bags.
Moreover, Akasya Shopping Center includes famous restaurants and cafes. The mall also organizes activities for children, workshops and cultural activities.
The most famous malls in the European side of Istanbul:
Mall of Istanbul:
It is one of the most famous malls in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle center. It is located within Basaksehir, which is one of the most growing areas of urban development in the European side of Istanbul.
Mall of Istanbul was inaugurated in 2014 whose design was inspired by the city of Istanbul itself. The complex consists of six towers including 4 residential towers, an office tower, a large building dedicated to the hotel and hotel units, and a huge shopping mall.
It contains 350 stores and dozens of local and international brands, selling fashion, electronics, folkloric foods, home furniture and furnishings, and children’s toys.
Mall of Istanbul also hosts many international exhibitions and festivals, which present jewelry, paintings, antiques, original artworks, and seasonal decorations.
Istanbul Cevahir Shopping Mall:
Cevahir shopping mall was the biggest mall in Istanbul and Europe and the second biggest shopping mall in the world until Mall of Istanbul took the title. Cevahir shopping mall is located on the European side of Istanbul in Sisli.
The mall houses more than 250 stores. Its two floors are reserved for dining and the ground floor is the entertainment area both for adults and kids. There is also a water pool, a children’ play park and 3 cinemas.
Cevahir is a popular mall among theater lovers since it hosts the Cevahir Stage of Istanbul State Theater next to the movie complex.
Aqua Florya Mall Istanbul:
Aqua Florya Mall is one of the most famous shopping and entertaining centers in the European part of Istanbul. This mall was built with a sea view of the Marmara Sea.
The mall contains shops of major international and local Turkish brands, in addition to many restaurants and cafes. It also includes huge cinemas.
Moreover, Aqua Florya Mall includes an aquarium that contains a wide and large number of fish and sea creatures.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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