Top 10 Most Luxurious Shopping Centers Worldwide

Dubai Mall is an integral part of Downtown Dubai, the flagship mega-project by Emaar Properties. With a total area of 12 million square feet, the mall's total area is equivalent to 200 football fields. With a total internal floor area of 548,128m2, Dubai Mall features over 1,200 retail stores, two major department stores, and over 200 dining outlets. Additionally, it boasts the adjacent 5-star hotel, The Address Dubai Mall, with 244 rooms and 449 serviced residences, along with 14,000 covered parking spaces spread across three levels.

Dubai Mall houses over 70 signature luxury stores within its Fashion Avenue, spanning 41,000m2. Galeries Lafayette, the leading French lifestyle retailer, and Bloomingdale's, the premier American department store, anchor the shopping center and mark the first time both retailers opened stores in the Middle East.

Dubai Mall is one of Dubai's premier shopping destinations, offering access to a world of leisure and entertainment. It is home to the renowned Dubai Aquarium, an underwater zoo with a walk-through tunnel featuring a collection of over 300 marine animals. The mall also features the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, capable of hosting standard international sporting events, serving as a versatile venue that can be transformed into a concert arena or host private functions. Serving as the entrance to the Burj Khalifa, it offers myriad shopping and dining options. Additionally, the mall provides a gaming zone and a multiplex cinema complex, thus encompassing all entertainment activities under one roof.

Emirates Shopping Centre, also known as Emirates Mall. The Emirates Shopping Centre is one of the most famous shopping centers in Dubai. This colossal shopping and entertainment destination attracts hundreds of tourists every day and is certainly one of the most visited attractions in Dubai. Spanning over 185,806m2, the Mall of the Emirates opened in 2005 as a complete shopping resort. Mall of the Emirates boasts over 630 retail stores including high-end fashion and lifestyle brands, grocery stores, and everything in between. Additionally, there are two 5-star hotels at the Mall of Emirates, the Kempinski Hotel and the Sheraton.

Emirates Shopping Centre is not just a shopping center, it's considered a paradise for shopaholics with over 630 world-class retail outlets. The stores at Emirates Shopping Centre range from luxury brands and lifestyle stores to renowned street fashion outlets, and interior décor stores. Most famous among all things in the shopping center is Ski Dubai, the largest indoor snow resort in the Middle East and the only public indoor ski slope in Dubai with temperatures below 0°C.

Alongside all the shopping, entertainment, and dining services at Emirates Shopping Centre, the dining options take precedence with over 100 cafes and restaurants. Eight of them are upscale restaurants inside the Fashion Dome. Two renowned food courts are located at opposite ends of the shopping center.

Nestled in the heart of The Venetian Resort, The Grand Canal Shoppes is a luxurious shopping center inspired by Venice with cobblestone walkways, illuminated ceilings, and a canal running a quarter-mile long with gondola rides. It's the perfect destination for those looking to elevate their shopping experience. This expansive shopping center serves as a connector between two of the most luxurious hotels on the Strip.

The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian is a premier destination for luxury shopping in Las Vegas. With over 160 signature stores, 40 restaurants, and an entertainment area featuring dozens of upscale brands such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Burberry, Kate Spade New York, and many other high-end brands, the Shoppes are more than just a shopping center in Las Vegas. The cobblestone walkways covered by painted illuminated ceilings floating against the blue sky make you feel like you're strolling through a square in Venice.

The Grand Canal Shoppes is home to world-class dining destinations helmed by renowned chefs: Wolfgang Puck's CUT, Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse, Buddy Valastro's Buddy V's Ristorante, and Carlo's Bakery, among others. Additionally, the Grand Canal Shoppes offers entertaining services ranging from bars and nightclubs to some of the best performances in Las Vegas. Shoppers of all ages will enjoy strolling along the cobblestones at this unique shopping destination.

Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center is the oldest shopping center in Moscow, located in the heart of the Russian capital, known as a must-visit landmark for the city on every trip. Okhotny Ryad is a unique underground shopping center located in Manezhnaya Square, right in the historic center of Moscow. Despite its modest appearance, Okhotny Ryad shopping center continues to be one of the most visited shopping centers in the capital.

From the lowest level of Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center, you can access the canal surrounding Alexandrovsky Park under the Kremlin Wall. On the top floor, the shopping center has a terrace running along Manezh Square, where you can find outdoor cafes in the summer. The interior of the shopping center is intricately decorated, making it an attraction.

The total area of Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center is 62,711 square meters. Approximately 30,000 square meters are available for rent. The shopping center has over 100 stores, offering a range of brands from luxury to mid-range, mostly clothing and accessories stores. Within the shopping center, you can purchase shoes, clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, children's goods, and sports goods.

Canal City is a large shopping and entertainment complex in Fukuoka, Japan. Dubbed the 'city within a city,' this commercial complex is built around an artificial canal and includes shops; cafes; restaurants; a theater; Game center; cinema; two hotels; and a canal running through the complex. Located adjacent to Fukuoka's entertainment district and between the city's commercial and retail centers, Canal City has become a tourist attraction and commercial success for Fukuoka. It is Japan's largest private development project, costing $1.4 billion for the 234,460m2 mall.

Canal City is built with a particularly surreal style, with many winding sculptures and fountains to create an atmosphere reminiscent of an oasis far from the rest of town. Canal City has about 250 shops and restaurants, cinemas, theaters, entertainment centers, game centers, and 2 high-end hotels. Canal City Opa, with 140 specialty shops for rent, offers a variety of goods from clothing to knick-knacks. The mall features many Japanese brands like Uniqlo and Muji, to American brands like GAP and Timberland.

Inside Canal City, there are many Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants, some with elegant designs. The restaurants vary in price, from fast food to upscale. The Canal Grand Plaza on the first basement floor houses many restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Ramen Stadium, which gathers many famous ramen shops from all over the country, is also worth a visit.

Ala Moana Shopping Center, often simply referred to as Ala Moana, is known as a large outdoor shopping center in the Ala Moana district of Honolulu, Hawaii. Owned by Brookfield Properties, Ala Moana is the 11th largest shopping center in the United States and the largest outdoor shopping center in the world. Ala Moana has consistently been ranked as one of the most successful shopping centers in the world. With assets valued at $5.74 billion as of January 2018, it is the most valuable shopping center in the United States.

Ala Moana Shopping Center is the largest outdoor shopping center in the world with a total retail area of 210,907.2m2. Costing $25 million in 1959, the Ala Moana Center features over 350 stores and restaurants to explore, including numerous grocery stores, high-end fashion boutiques, and over 160 dining options and 4,000 parking spaces, Ala Moana is the largest outdoor shopping center in the world. The Ala Moana Center has undergone extensive renovations in several different stages. The new designs reflect modern Hawaiian architectural principles, emphasizing the importance of the iconic nature of various natural phenomena found in Hawaii.

Ala Moana Shopping Center features many clothing stores, including department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s as well as designer boutiques like Chanel, Prada, and Versace. Ala Moana also has several stores dedicated to shoes, health and beauty, jewelry, and more... Visitors can visit Ala Moana to admire attractive designs and vibrant performance stages.

Bawadi Mall is a large shopping center in the city of Al Ain, part of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Shops started opening from March to April 2009 and officially opened on Thursday, April 30, 2009. The Carrefour hypermarket opened in January 2009. Al Ain Bawadi Shopping Center is not related to the Bawadi Shopping Center in Dubai planned as part of the Bawadi Dubailand project.

Bawadi Mall has over 400 stores representing both international and regional brands, as well as a variety of well-known labels and designs, a dining area, and casual eateries serving cuisines from around the world. Bawadi Mall spans 140,000 square meters, with a total leasable area of 110,000 square meters, positioned as Al Ain's ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, just a 5-minute drive from the town center. Entertainment services at the mall include a snow village, high-speed roller coaster, eight-screen cinema, and bowling alley. The nearby Heritage Village features stunning Islamic architecture and friendly shops selling classic souvenirs including gold, carpets, and handicrafts, all within a traditional souk.

Doha is globally recognized for its wealth and grandeur. The city has astounded people with numerous attractions representing architecture, culture, and lifestyle. Villaggio is one of the spectacularly designed shopping centers that enhance the shopping experience for everyone. Villaggio Mall has redefined the term 'shopping' with its striking architecture and a range of top-notch brands and entertainment. Spanning over 360,000 square meters, the shopping center attracts over 1.5 million people every month, meaning 50,000 daily visitors.

Villaggio boasts architecture designed in the style of Venice, instantly transporting visitors to the beautiful city of Venice. It's luxury combined with entertainment as it offers restaurants, cinemas, the kid-friendly Gondola amusement park, and a unique Gondola boat ride inspired by the famous gondola rides in Venice. Visitors are rowed alongside a canal-lined shopping center filled with gondola boats and dropped off at Via Domo, a high-end street featuring many luxury brands.

Villaggio houses global brands, stores, and shopping outlets where you'll find an exclusive collection of fashion and household accessories. The Gondoland amusement park is located within the shopping center with interactive activities like go-kart racing, bowling alley, laser tag, and high-speed rides. Visitors can enjoy movies at the 4D cinema or Imax theater. Aspire Park, near the Villaggio Shopping Center, features walking and jogging trails, children's playgrounds, and a café. The Khalifa International Stadium is also nearby.

Berjaya Times Square is a twin-tower complex standing 48 stories tall, towering at 203m, comprising a hotel, condominiums, indoor theme park, and shopping center in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Berjaya Times Square is one of the world's largest shopping centers. It's a highly popular shopping destination for tourists as well as locals. There are over 1000 retail outlets; on the higher floors, you'll find stores selling premium goods.

The shopping center of Berjaya Times Square offers over 60 dining outlets, including a gigantic food court on the 10th floor, with another dining area to be found on the lower ground floor. Berjaya Times Square also features a large indoor theme park called Berjaya Times Square Theme Park (formerly known as Cosmo's World). The gigantic indoor roller coaster truly catches your attention, the 'Supersonic Odyssey,' an 800-meter-long ride zooming through various exhibits of the shopping center at breakneck speed. At Berjaya Times Square, you can witness one of the few indoor roller coasters in the world.

The shopping center of Berjaya Times Square is easily recognizable with its two giant towers. Visitors can stay overnight at the fantastic 5-star Berjaya Times Square Hotel. The hotel not only sits right above the largest shopping center in Malaysia but is also centrally located and within walking distance to many other famous shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur. Over 2.5 million people visit the shopping center every month. Berjaya Times Square is the shopping hub where local youth often flock to every weekend.

West Edmonton Mall is a sprawling shopping and entertainment complex in Edmonton, Canada. Built in 1981, West Edmonton Mall remained the world's largest shopping mall until 2004. The mall boasts the world's largest parking lot, with over 20,000 spots. However, finding a space during peak shopping times can still be challenging. The mall is currently ranked as the 27th largest shopping mall in the world by leasable area, but many top spots belong to larger malls that are not fully utilized.

West Edmonton Mall still reigns as Canada's largest shopping mall and the second-largest in North America after the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The mall draws over 30 million visitors annually, making it Alberta's number one attraction. It receives more visitors than Disneyland and the Statue of Liberty combined. Galaxyland, the indoor amusement park at West Edmonton Mall, formerly known as Fantasyland, features Mindbender, one of four indoor roller coasters at Galaxyland. Mindbender is the world's tallest indoor triple-loop roller coaster and the only one to complete all three loops.

It's one of the first malls to offer a wide range of amenities, from water parks to themed streets - enticing at any time. Other notable attractions at West Edmonton Mall include a shooting range, go-kart track, 24-hour fitness center, casino, dinner theater, radio studio, VR gaming center, IMAX theater, bowling alley, and Crystal Labyrinth.