Top 10 Biggest Shopping Malls In The World

It cannot be denied that one of the points of attraction in a city or country will be its shopping mall complex. Shopping malls play a crucial role in generating a country's economy and not only does it attracts tourists in the country but also all over the world. 

There are hundreds of shopping complexes to choose from in a country with various choices of food, clothes, movies, and many department stores. We are used to the bigger something is the better it will be and this is especially true for most shopping malls out there.

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Here we would like to share with you the top 10 biggest shopping malls in the world where you would simply get lost in the overwhelming space of these shopping malls.

10. ICONSIAM (Thailand)

It is a shopping mall found in the city center of Bangkok and also one of the biggest malls in all Thailand. The ICONSIAM Mall features an indoor floating market where customers can choose a variety of food and drinks.

The mall which first opened its doors in 2018 has an astounding operating area of 5.6 million sq ft giving visitors ample room to wander around. You can find many great shopping malls across Asia mainly because of how serious the mall culture business is here.

9. CentralwOrld (Thailand)

Another shopping mall in Thailand with a size similar to the CentralPlaza WestGate Mall can be found in Bangkok too. If shopping in ICONSIAM is not enough for you then you can pay yourself a visit to the iconic centralwOrld which has 500 stores, 100 restaurants, and cafes as well as 15 cinemas.

The shopping mall has over 5.9 million sq. ft. of floor area and consists of multiple floors. On top of that, it also has an indoor ice skating rink where you can set off your skating skills in front of thousands of visitors inside.

8. CentralPlaza WestGate (Thailand)

Thailand's biggest shopping mall will be none other than the CentralPlaza Westgate in the suburb region of its capital Bangkok. The mall is comprised of more than 5.9 million sq. ft of floor space.

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There are more than 200 restaurants to choose from with various Thai cuisines available. Thanks to its greatest shopping malls, Thailand has been transformed into a booming regional shopping hub.

7. Golden Resources Mall (China)

The Golden Resources Mall which can be found in the Beijing Haidian district is the perfect example of its unique engineering and architectural design. Located in one of its busiest cities, the mall has more than 6 million sq. ft. of space to support the huge number of visitors.

The shopping mall makes up of a 206-foot-tall entrance gate and is six stories high. The opening of two new subway lines in this ideal location has considerably improved the incoming traffic.

Every year, millions of tourists come to this mall to enjoy a shopping experience unlike before.

6. SM Tianjin (China)

This is another massive mall found in China and the SM Tianjin stretches over 6 million sq. ft. of space with 2,500 stores available throughout its ginormous complex.

The shopping mall can be split into 5 different compartments each of them representing the five Chinese elements mainly fire, water, earth, metal, and wood. The mall start its operation in 2016 at the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.

5. SM Mall of Asia (Philippines)

The SM Mall of Asia is the proud shopping mall of the Philippines and is within the vicinity of the Philippines Manila Bay. The shopping mall boasts over 6.3 million sq ft of rental space with an incoming visitor of around 200,000 people daily.

The mall is equipped with various entertainment from the IMAX theater, fine-dining restaurants, and even an indoor ice skating rink for those ski lovers. If you love history, then you would also want to visit the Galeon museum which features various artifacts from all over the globe.

4. Isfahan City Center (Iran)

In the year 2012, Iran saw the opening of its biggest mall yet with over 7 million sq. ft of a leasable area that includes an indoor amusement park, restaurants, a World Trade Center, and even an International Financial Center.

On top of that, there are over 750 stores as well as a 5-star hotel for tourists to book themselves and enjoy a nice stay here. It has grown to become Iran's biggest mall with so many amenities for you to try.

3. South China Mall (China)

The third biggest mall in the world and China's biggest mall is located in Dongguan, China. The South China Mall has a massive space of 7.1 million sq. ft. of space with various shopping centers and roller coasters to keep you busy.

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However, despite the huge size, it is notoriously known as a Ghost Mall due to how empty the mall can be. This tells us that not even the biggest mall in China can keep its huge population from coming to the mall.

2. IOI City Mall (Malaysia)

The IOI City Mall in Putrajaya is Malaysia's biggest shopping mall spreading over 8.8 million sq. ft. There are over 650 stores including departmental stores, restaurants, cafes, and even the well-known District 21 for visitors to try out something challenging.

The shopping mall also has its own indoor Olympic-sized ice skating rink in a massive open area inside. This is a hot spot for many tourists visiting Malaysia and it will leave an experience you will never forget.

1. Iran Mall (Iran)

The biggest shopping mall in the world will be the Iran Mall as which was opened in 2018 with a huge area of 21 million sq. ft. of leasable area. The mall can be found in northwest Tehran, Iran and it consists of various stores to choose from.

It has around 708 retail stores inside spreading across 7 floors. The food market is inspired by Iran's culture and is very well-known for its traditional bazaar.

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