Shopping malls are not just a great place to do your shopping, but also to enjoy a great day, complete with food and a movie at the multiplex. They serve as great hangout zone and you can indulge in all kind of entertainment here. Kolkata, the City of Joy, has quite a few of them and they add even more joy to your life. Here are some of the best shopping malls in Kolkata.
Quest Mall happens to be the biggest mall in Kolkata at present and it is hub of availing all kinds of latest designer brands. There are luxury stores of Gucci, Armani, Burberry and Rolex among others and several other big names have their flagship stores in the city. Apart from clothing, there are also stores to buy accessories and shoes. There are some great restaurants here and you can indulge in multiple cuisines. Some of the most notable ones are the Irish House and Smoke House Deli. The INOX movie theater has 6 screens to viewers have a wide range of options when it comes to watching movies.
Location: Syed Amir Ali Avenue
Timings: 10 am to 11 pm
Attraction: INOX Movie Theater and stores of international brands.
Till Quest Mall came by, South City happened to be the swankiest of the malls in Kolkata, and it still is, in its own way. Some would say it is the best mall in Kolkata. The mall also recently underwent renovation and the interiors are now better than before. There are stores of all the regular brands like Guess, Jack and Jones, Lacoste, Vero Moda and others. There are also stores of affordable brands like Pantaloons and Shopper’s Stop. The gaming zone, Timezone, is also located here and you can indulge in all kinds of games. South City is often used as a venue for film promotions and other events and is also a haunt for the celebrities in the city. The food court here is amazing and there are renowned restaurants like Chilli’s here among KFC and Starbacks. There is also an INOX movie theater here. The Spencer’s Department Store is also located here in the basement.
Location: Prince Anwar Shah Road
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm
Attraction: Event hosting and band performance.
City Center 2 has a wide range of options when it comes to entertainment. The mall is huge and has separate sections for a shopping plaza, entertainment zone and food court, along with Cineplex. There are over 240 stores in the mall and you will find a wide range of options here like saloons, mini bazaars and more. The gaming zone of the mall is especially noteworthy.
Location: New Town
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm.
Attraction: Gaming Zone
Mani Square Kolkata Mall has a very upbeat vibe to it and you will get everything under the same roof. Book launches are often held in the Starmark here while the Chapter 2 restaurant is very popular. There is a Spencer’s supermarket located here as well. There are stores for the famous brands like Adidas, Levi’s, Raymond’s Tissot and much more. There are also popular cafes like McDonald’s and restaurants like the Belgian Bakery ad Flame and Grill. Events are held here as well from time to time. The Cinemax Cinema Hall is located here and happens to be the best 3D hall in the city.
Location: Maniktala Main Road
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm
Attraction: Starmark and Chapter 2
Acropolis Mall must be on your list of malls when you are in Kolkata. The mall has a very luxurious ambience and is a favorite haunt of the residents living in the southern fringes of the city. The mall has five floors and there are stores of every possible brand here. The food court is large and it is a great place to hang out. The mall often hosts Midnight Sales, where all the latest international brands are available at discounted prices and it is a huge hit among the buyers.
Location: Rajdanga Main Road
Timings: 10 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Midnight shopping sprees
Lake Mall happens to be one of the most affordable malls in the city and you can find a number of affordable stores here as well. This hall too has a Cinemax, which is great for watching movies. There are of course, restaurants and brands like Big Bazaar and Lenskart have their stores inside the mall. It is a very popular mall and gets quite crowded during the special occasions.
Location: Rashbehari Avenue
Timings: 10 am to 9:30 pm
Attraction: Cinemax
This mall is the place to be in, if you are looking for an energetic ambience and want to have fun in a very laid back atmosphere. The mall has stores from all the well known brands and there are many restaurants here as well. There is a very attractive play area and the sales here are what people wait for the most.
Location: Jagat Banerjee Ghat Road
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Attraction: Sales!
What started as a small shopping center with a few shops is now a full- fledged mall and yet you will be able to buy quite a few things for your regular needs from here. There is a Westside inside the Mall which is great for shopping, along with a few other popular brands. Because the mall is located in such a busy area of the city, it is always quite crowded.
Location: Jamir Lane
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm
Attraction: Affordable shopping and great ambience.
The mall is mostly visited because of its colorful and upbeat ambience. The weekends especially see a very heavy footfall and there is something new for the visitors every time they visit. There are collections from major brands here and you will love how the youngsters mostly come here for performances or just to hang out.
Location: CK Block
Timings: 10 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Great collection of apparels
Forum Mall happened to be the first mall in the city which were built according to international standards and started the mall culture in Kolkata. It was established in 2003 and with time, its popularity has only increased. The Forum Courtyard was added later to incorporate all the latest international brands like Prada and Gucci, along with designer retails. The food court here is amazing and Kookie Jar and other restaurants are also located here. There is also an INOX here.
Location: Elgin Road
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Wide range of international products.
This happens to be an open air mall and because of this, this is a great place to hang out with friends. Even if you do not go near the shopping areas, you will still have loads of place to sit around, especially in the Kund Area, which is known for hosting multiple festivals from time to time. The open food court is a favorite haunt among youngsters and there is a model shop of a horse driven tram car near the entrance, a symbol of the city’s heritage. There is an INOX theater here as well, along with many other shops. There are also a couple of rooftop restaurants here. The mall is spread over 4.5 lacs sq feet, and is divided into several blocks.
Location: Salt Lake City
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Kund Area
This is one of the newer shopping malls in the city and is a perfect combination of style and substance. You will find stores of all the latest brands and the people come here mostly to indulge in some great food and the restaurants here are quite famous. The city mostly caters to the eastern part and northern part of the city.
Location: Jessore Road
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Great restaurants.
A mall dedicated entirely to electronics and gadgets, this mall is where you will find all the gadget freaks of the city. From the latest Smartphone to laptops, from Xbox to home theaters, you will find everything to take care of your gadget obsession. The mall has also provided a lot of employment when it first came up.
Location: Chandni Chowk
Timings: 10 am to 8 pm
Attraction: All kinds of latest gadgets under the same roof.
This is also one of the new malls in the city and has all the trimmings that a mall should have. Along with apparels and food, this mall also happens to be a great option if you want to buy furniture for your home and furnishings, with the Hometown store located here. The mall has a huge parking space as well.
Location: New Town
Timings: 9 am to 9 pm
Attraction: Hometown
Not exactly a mall per say, but these shopping complexes were what the city had before the shopping malls really started coming up and women especially love them because of the wide range of stores selling ethnic and handloom sarees and dress materials. From Bandhni to Ikkat, from Sambalpuri to Dhakai, you will get a wide variety of fabrics here to choose from. There are also multiple shops to buy home décor items.
Location: Dakkhinapan in Gariahat in South and Uttarapan in Kanjurgachi in North.
Timings: 10 am to 8 pm
Attraction: Wide range of handloom fabrics and items of home décor.
With these shopping malls in Kolkata, you are sure to empty your wallets but if you want to build a fabulous wardrobe, and have some fun, then this is where you need to be.
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