List of 10 Best Shopping Malls in India That Are Worth Exploring

DLF Mall of India Noida

India, one of the most rapidly developing countries worldwide, offers a perfect environment for retailers and companies to invest in. Here, one can find people of different types with different tastes and choices, loving different brands, having the additional budget, making it perfect for hotspots for various companies. And hence, it is home to a list of other brands, national and international, and food stores.

And in current time people are trying to save time, and this need gave birth to the requirement of malls. Who will not love everything available in one place from groceries to clothes, footwear to vegetables, simply everything? Now we will look over some of the biggest and best shopping malls in India.

Here is the list of the Top 10 Shopping Malls in India: Must-Visit Destinations For The Best Of Everything:

1. LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi

LuLu International Shopping Mall is one of the largest malls in India, spreading over an area of more than 3,900,000 sqft, across four floors. This mall is in Kochi, bringing about 100+ biggest brands of the world to Kerala for the first time.

For entertainment purposes, there is a leisure zone with a 12-lane bowling alley, a 9-screen PVR Gold Class multiplex and a 5D theatre, an ice skating rink, a trampoline park, and a host of amusement rides and games. Including ATMs, baggage counter, and a state-of-the-art automated parking area with a capacity to accommodate 3,800 vehicles, this mall has many amenities too.

The opening and closing Timing of the mall is 9.00 am – 11.00 pm.

List of  Other Popular Shopping Malls in Kochi:

  • ABAD Nucleus Mall
  • Bazaar Road, Fort Cochin
  • Centre Square Mall
  • Cochin Spice Market
  • Ernakulam Market
  • Jew Town
  • Lulu Mall
  • Malabar Chips
  • Marine Drive
  • Paris de Boutique
  • Princess Street
  • Thread Clasilks

Why Visit: One of the largest malls in India, LuLu Mall in Kochi offers a blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment, with over 300 international and national brands.

Top Experiences: Ice skating rink, bowling alley, 9-screen multiplex, and a large food court offering various cuisines.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays to avoid crowds; evenings for entertainment.

Nearby Attractions: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Marine Drive.

How to Reach: Located 22 km from Cochin International Airport, accessible by metro (Edappally station) and local buses.

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2. DLF Mall of India, Noida

DLF Mall of India, located in Noida, is the second-largest shopping mall in the country and the most popular one in Delhi, NCR. This mall has seven floors. And five customized zones, namely Market Place, International Boulevard, The High Street, Family World, and Leisure Land, are dedicated to a particular category.

The mall has more than 330 brands to offer customers, including hundreds of fashion labels, with more than 50 types of available food and beverages outlets, a food court, and over 80 kiosks for eating and indulging in fashion and home décor. There are many entertainment areas at the mall, a 7-screen PVR multiplex, and the gaming center, Smaaash.

The opening and closing Timings of the mall are 10.00 am – 10.00 pm.

List of  Other Popular Shopping Malls in Delhi – NCR

Noida

  • The Great India Place
  • Logix City Centre

Greater Noida

  • The Grand Venice Mall
  • Gaur City Mall, Greater Noida
  • Ansal Plaza, Greater Noida
  • Omaxe Connaught Place
  • MSX Mall

Delhi 

  • Ambiance Mall, Vasant Kunj
  • Vegas Mall
  • Parsvnath Mall, Azadpur
  • Select Citywalk
  • Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden
  • Moments Mall
  • DLF Avenue (Formerly DLF Place)
  • Unity One, Janakpuri

Ghaziabad

  • World Square Mall
  • Pacific Mall, Ghaziabad

Gurgaon

  • Ambiance Mall Gurgaon
  • MGF Metropolis Mall
  • MGF Metropolitan Mall, Gurgaon

Why Visit: This massive shopping complex is spread across seven floors and offers a mix of international brands, Indian retailers, a multiplex, and a dedicated floor for kids’ activities.

Top Experiences: Dining options with 75+ restaurants, gaming arcade, ice skating rink, and movie screenings at the PVR Superplex.

Best Time to Visit: Weekends for events; weekdays for a quieter shopping experience.

Nearby Attractions: Worlds of Wonder amusement park, Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

How to Reach: Located in Sector 18, Noida, accessible by metro (Noida Sector 18 station) and road.

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3. Sarath City Capital Mall, Hyderabad

One of the biggest malls in Hyderabad houses more than 430 international and local brands belonging to different categories like fashion, home décor, jewelry, and electrons. The location of this mall is Gachibowli – Miyapur Rd, Whitefields, Kondapur, Telangana 500084. Its location makes it more widespread. This 8-Storey mall has a beautifully designed marketplace, BAZAAR, selling attractive and everyday items.

Besides shopping, this mall is also famous for entertainment with a trampoline park, an indoor adventure park, a snow-themed park, and  7-screen AMB Cinemas multiplex, and much more. Two food courts and a host of fast food points, cafés, and restaurants are there for the mall’s dining options.

There will include an auditorium, especially for music and cultural events and festivals. What makes this auditorium unique and popular is its being open-air. There are a few nightclubs, lounges, and a microbrewery to open at the mall, along with co-working spaces.

The opening and closing Timings of the mall are 11.00 am – 9.30 pm.

List of  Other Popular Shopping Malls in Hyderabad

  • City Centre Shopping Mall
  • Forum Sujana Mall
  • Hyderabad Central Mall
  • Babukhan Mall
  • FMG Mall
  • Big Bazaar Supercenter Mall
  • Shoppers Stop
  • MPM Mall
  • Sanali Mall
  • GVK One Mall
  • Next Galleria Mall
  • Manjeera Trinity Mall

Why Visit: One of the largest malls in Hyderabad, it features an array of retail stores, entertainment options, and fine dining experiences spread across 1.9 million square feet.

Top Experiences: Visit AMB Cinemas, explore indoor adventure games, and shop at premium brand outlets.

Best Time to Visit: Afternoons for fewer crowds, weekends for events.

Nearby Attractions: Shilparamam, Durgam Cheruvu Lake.

How to Reach: Located in Gachibowli, accessible by cab or public transportation.

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4. Z Square Mall, Kanpur

Z Square Mall, Kanpur is one of the most prominent and famous shopping malls in India. According to some surveys, other than being notable and famous, it is one of the best upcoming malls in the country.

Spreading across an ample space, this mall features a state-of-the-art infrastructure offering approximately 150 national and international brands.

The mall takes care of children too, as it has a play area known as the Children Square with many swings, carts, and play stations. . On the top floor of the mall, there is a food court which offers multi-cuisine.

For the convenience of visitors, ATM services are available on all three floors of the mall. Other than that, the mall has a basement parking of 3-level to accommodate 2500 vehicles.

The opening and closing Timings of the mall are 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 11.00 am – 10.30 pm (Sat-Sun).

List of  Other Popular Shopping Malls in Kanpur

  • Phoenix United Mall
  • Rave 3
  • A-Z Shopping Mall

Why Visit: The largest mall in Kanpur, Z Square is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, with a wide variety of stores and activities.

Top Experiences: Gaming zone, movie screenings, food court with multiple cuisines, and branded stores.

Best Time to Visit: Evenings for dining; weekdays for shopping.

Nearby Attractions: Nana Rao Park, Phool Bagh.

How to Reach: Located on M.G. Road, well connected by public transportation and cabs.

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5. HiLITE Mall, Kozhikode

HiLITE Mall in Kozhikode is famous for its 200+ branded retail stores and dining options that make it an exclusive shopping and entertainment hub. With a food court, two gaming zones, a snow park, an eight-screen multiplex, and a NESTO hypermarket chain, it takes complete care of the entertainment of its shoppers.

This mall covers a great retail space and makes its place in the list of one of the largest malls in India as it was built as a part of the integrated township of the city. It is close to IT parks, and famous for decent footfall during the weekdays, making it one of the busiest malls in the city and the state.

The opening and closing Timing of the mall is 10.30 am – 10.30 pm.

List of  Other Popular Shopping Malls in Kozhikode

  • Space Mall
  • Address Mall
  • Blue Diamond Mall
  • Darussalam Complex
  • Emarald Mall
  • Gokulam Mall
  • Lan Ship Mall
  • Malabar Towers & Traders
  • Marina Mall
  • Markaz Cmplx
  • R P Mall
  • Sky Tower Shopping Mall in Kozhikode
  • The Focus Mall

Why Visit: HiLITE Mall is one of the largest shopping destinations in Kerala, featuring a mix of fashion, electronics, dining, and a dedicated entertainment zone.

Top Experiences: Spend time at the gaming arcade, catch a movie at the multiplex, and shop for local and international brands.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays for a relaxed shopping experience.

Nearby Attractions: Kozhikode Beach, Thusharagiri Waterfalls.

How to Reach: Located on the National Highway Bypass, about 30 km from Calicut International Airport.

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6. World Trade Park Mall, Jaipur

World Trade Park is one of the biggest shopping malls in Jaipur. Other than being the most prominent mall, it has also worked well on its architecture. And has won the Best Architecture Mall of the Year awards for its design.

It is the one-stop destination for many high-end brands and a multiplex, an entertainment city, a food court, and a parking space that can hold over 1100 cars. All the stores and facilities at the mall are divided across different streets like Ethnic Street, Roman Street, Oxford Street, Johari Bazar, Pyramid Street, and many others. The location of the mall is JLN Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.

The opening and closing timing of the mall is 11.00 am – 10.00 pm.

List of other Popular Shopping Mall in Jaipur

  • World Trade Park, Malviya Nagar
  • Triton Mall, Jhotwara
  • Saraogi Mansion, MI Road
  • Pink Square Mall, Adarsh Nagar
  • MGF Metropolitan Mall, C-Scheme
  • Matrix Commercial Mall, Jawahar Nagar
  • GT Central Mall, Malviya Nagar
  • Gaurav Tower, Malviya Nagar
  • Elements Mall, Ajmer Road
  • Crystal Palm, C-Scheme
  • Crystal Court, Malviya Nagar
  • City Mall, C-Scheme

Why Visit: World Trade Park is a unique architectural marvel in Jaipur, offering a luxurious shopping experience with top fashion brands, fine dining, and entertainment.

Top Experiences: Visit the WTP Entertainment Zone, enjoy fine dining at themed restaurants, and explore the multiplex.

Best Time to Visit: Evenings for lighting displays; weekends for entertainment.

Nearby Attractions: Jawahar Circle Garden, Birla Mandir.

How to Reach: Located on JLN Marg, easily accessible by public transport and cabs.

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7. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Bangalore

One of the largest and the most visited malls in Bangalore, Phoenix Marketcity, is home to  250+ stores, 30+ dining options, and a food court. Other than these, it has a 9-screen PVR multiplex and gaming zones like Amoeba and Smaaash, which is the ultimate entertainment for people of all age groups, both kids and adults.

Facilities of spas and salons make it quite calming for shoppers as here; the tired shoppers can indulge in a self-pampering session. Parking is not an issue here as it can accommodate up to 1700 cars. The mall is situated at the Location of Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura, Bangalore.

The opening and closing Timings of the mall are 10.30 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.30 am – 11.00 pm (Sat-Sun).

List of Other Popular Shopping Malls in Bangalore

  • Orion Mall
  • Phoenix Market City
  • UB City
  • Mantri Square Malls
  • Inorbit Mall
  • Royal Meenakshi Mall
  • Ascendas Park Square Mall
  • New Forum Value Mall
  • Bangalore Central Mall
  • Garuda Mall

Why Visit: One of the largest malls in Bangalore, Phoenix Marketcity offers a range of shopping, entertainment, and dining options, with more than 270 stores.

Top Experiences: Attend live music events at the mall’s courtyard, explore the gaming zones, and shop for luxury brands.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays for fewer crowds; evenings for live events.

Nearby Attractions: KR Puram Lake, Bagmane Tech Park.

How to Reach: Located in Whitefield, well connected by road and public transport.

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8. Elante Mall, Chandigarh

Elante Mall has become the most visited shopping destination by the lovers of shopping in Chandigarh. And the reason for being this popular is it’s home to many Indian and international brands across the five floored buildings. Besides, it has a courtyard full of cafes and one food court offering superb dining options for shoppers.

There is an 8-screen PVR multiplex and Fun City – a kids’ entertainment zone by Landmark Group, where young shoppers can relax and enjoy with others of the same age group and have fun by engaging in nail art activities, balloon sculpture, and many others. In this way, it attracts shoppers and provides them with a vast number of facilities by taking care of kids’ entertainment, making it a place kids will love to go.

The mall is located in the Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh. And the opening and closing timings of the mall are 11.00 am – 11.00 pm.

List of other Popular shopping Mall in Chandigarh

  • DLF City Centre Mall, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park
  • Centra Mall, Industrial Area Phase I
  • City Emporium Mall, Industrial Area Phase I
  • TDI Mall, Sector 17
  • Bestech Square Mall, Sector 66

Why Visit: Elante Mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in North India, offering a mix of high-end and mid-range brands, dining options, and entertainment.

Top Experiences: Visit the Fun City entertainment area, watch movies at the PVR multiplex, and shop at luxury boutiques.

Best Time to Visit: Afternoons to avoid rush hours.

Nearby Attractions: Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake.

How to Reach: Located in Industrial Area Phase I, easily accessible by local buses and taxis.

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9. Esplanade One Mall, Bhubaneswar

Esplanade One is among the best shopping malls in Bhubaneswar and the biggest mall in the state. It became an instant hit in no time among the shopping lovers of the city as it is a house to a large number of big brands of different categories like apparel, footwear, accessories, and much more.

Other than this, this 9-storied mall has a vast food court and several famous food & beverage outlets, making it a heaven for foodies. A Cinepolis multiplex, an ample parking space, and a gaming zone add to the popularity of this mall.

The location of the mall is  Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, and the opening and closing timing of the mall is 11.00 am – 10.00 pm.

Other Popular Shopping Malls in Bhubaneswar

  • The Pal Heights
  • Forum Mart
  • BMC Keshari Mall
  • Esplanade 1
  • N. Regalia Mall
  • Symphony Mall
  • OSRTC Mall
  • Maruti Mall
  • The World Mall
  • Galaxy Mall

Why Visit: The largest mall in Odisha, Esplanade One offers a mix of shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences with popular brands and a multiplex.

Top Experiences: Enjoy the indoor amusement park, catch the latest movies, and shop at national and international stores.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays for a relaxed shopping experience.

Nearby Attractions: Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Lingaraj Temple.

How to Reach: Located on Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, easily reachable by public transport.

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10. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Chennai

One of the best shopping malls in Chennai, Phoenix Marketcity has somewhat 300 retail outlets belonging to many national and international brands. Moreover,  the mall has a 27-screen Jazz Cinemas multiplex and the first IMAX screen. Other facilities at the mall include multi-level parking to accommodate many vehicles on the weekends easily; It also offers some 30 boutique hotel rooms.

The mall is located at the location of Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai. And the opening and closing timing of the mall is 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Sat-Sun).

List of Other Popular Shopping Malls in Chennai

  • VR Chennai
  • Express Avenue
  • The Forum Vijaya
  • The Marina Mall
  • Spencer Plaza

Why Visit: This mall is one of Chennai’s largest and offers a variety of shopping, entertainment, and dining options across a sprawling area.

Top Experiences: Visit the Palladium luxury shopping section, attend live events, and explore the gaming zones.

Best Time to Visit: Evenings for dining and entertainment.

Nearby Attractions: Guindy National Park, St. Thomas Mount.

How to Reach: Located in Velachery, well connected by public transport and metro services.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What are the top shopping malls in India?

Some of the top shopping malls in India include LuLu International Shopping Mall (Kochi), DLF Mall of India (Noida), Phoenix Marketcity (Mumbai), Select Citywalk (Delhi), and Elante Mall (Chandigarh).

2. Which is the biggest shopping mall in India?

LuLu International Shopping Mall in Kochi is the largest in India, with over 200 stores and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

3. Where can I find the best luxury shopping malls in India?

For luxury shopping, you can visit Palladium Mall in Mumbai, DLF Emporio in Delhi, and UB City in Bangalore, which feature high-end brands.

4. Which shopping mall in India has the best entertainment options?

Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai and DLF Mall of India in Noida offer great entertainment options, including cinemas, arcades, and indoor amusement parks.

5. What is special about Select Citywalk Mall in Delhi?

Select Citywalk is known for its open-air spaces, variety of stores, and a good mix of shopping, dining, and events.

6. Are there any eco-friendly shopping malls in India?

Yes, VR Mall in Chennai and High Street Phoenix in Mumbai are known for their sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient lighting and waste management.

7. Which is the best mall for kids in India?

DLF Mall of India in Noida and Ambience Mall in Gurgaon have dedicated play zones and kid-friendly attractions.

8. Can I find good restaurants in Indian shopping malls?

Yes, malls like Phoenix Marketcity, DLF Mall of India, and Select Citywalk have food courts and high-end restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.

9. Which mall in India is best for electronic shopping?

Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai and Forum Mall in Bangalore are popular for buying electronics and gadgets.

10. Are there any malls in India with movie theatres?

Yes, most large shopping malls in India, like Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Pacific Mall in Delhi, have multiplexes.

11. Which mall is known for international brands in India?

DLF Emporio in Delhi and Palladium in Mumbai are famous for featuring top international luxury brands.

12. Where can I find the best outlet shopping in India?

Inorbit Mall and Orion Mall in Bangalore offer some great outlet stores for discount shopping.

13. What is unique about High Street Phoenix Mall in Mumbai?

High Street Phoenix combines retail, office spaces, and entertainment, making it a multi-purpose complex.

14. Which shopping mall has the best food court in India?

DLF Mall of India in Noida is well-known for its large food court offering a variety of local and international food options.

15. Are there any malls in India with cultural events and exhibitions?

Select Citywalk in Delhi and Phoenix Marketcity in Bangalore often host cultural events, exhibitions, and festivals throughout the year.

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