The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls

The Dubai Mall is a very large shopping centre at the foot of the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, with more than 1,200 stores and an aquarium inside. Its glass roofs bring daylight into the halls, and the Dubai Fountain sits outside in front of the Burj Khalifa.

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The Avenues is a large shopping mall in Kuwait spanning mainly one level, with international brands, restaurants and hotels. Its size and mini-city scale give it enough to fill a full day.

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A four-floor shopping mall in Lusail, Qatar, with international luxury and mid-range brands, cafés and restaurants. Its Parisian-inspired design, glass domes and outdoor fountain plaza set it apart.

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The Avenues is a large waterfront shopping mall on Manama's coast, with international brands, restaurants and a cinema. A recent expansion added a traditional souk and an ice rink, and its sea views and daylit domes set it apart.

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One of Qatar's largest shopping and entertainment centres, located in the Umm Salal area north of Doha. It houses international brands, IKEA, and family attractions such as VOX Cinemas and Virtuocity.

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Somerset Collection is a two-building shopping mall in Troy, Michigan. Its North and South wings connect through a glass skywalk, and it pairs luxury boutiques with department stores.

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A large shopping, dining and entertainment mall in Manama with over 340 brands, from high-street fashion to luxury labels. It sets itself apart through its variety of shops and a food court, with a cinema and family attractions under one roof.

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Modern shopping and dining complex on the Muharraq waterfront, with many international brands, cafés and restaurants. Its sea views, spacious two-storey layout and family seating set it apart.

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Large shopping mall on Sofia's ring road beside IKEA, with a wide mix of shops, cafés and a cinema. It offers ample space, free parking and views of Vitosha mountain.

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Large indoor mall in Dallas mixing luxury labels such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton with everyday retailers. Rotating art installations line the walkways, and the mall also hosts an AMC theatre, an IMAX screen and seasonal decorations.

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Jewel Changi is a shopping and dining complex inside Singapore Changi Airport, linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Its centrepiece is the Rain Vortex, an indoor waterfall set among tropical planting under a glass dome.

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Large shopping mall in Martínez, in the northern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires. It stocks many of the brands found on Avenida Santa Fe, with a large food court and cinemas.

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360 Mall is a shopping and entertainment complex in the Al Zahra area of Kuwait, with international brands, dining and a cinema. Its circular layout and vertical indoor garden set it apart, alongside a connection to Arena Kuwait.

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A large shopping mall on Jalan Laksda Adisucipto in Yogyakarta, known locally as Amplaz. It sets itself apart with family facilities, frequent events, and a direct link to the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel.

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A large riverside shopping and lifestyle centre on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with luxury brands and Thai food stalls. Its indoor floating market, waterfall interiors and free evening water show set it apart.

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A multi-level shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois, with stores from luxury brands to everyday chains. It has more than 200 stores, a dining pavilion, and a Peppa Pig play area.

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Delta City is a shopping mall in Belgrade with clothing, shoes, technology, cosmetics and sports stores under one roof. It has a mix of shops, restaurants, cafes and a cinema, plus baby stores and pharmacies.

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A large luxury shopping center in Costa Mesa with department stores and more than 250 shops. A skybridge joins two sections, and seasonal events such as the Spring Garden Show draw visitors.

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Large shopping and family mall in Mirdif, Dubai, with fashion stores, a supermarket, a cinema and restaurants. It is quieter than the central tourist malls, with free parking and a food court.

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Large enclosed shopping mall with luxury and mid-range brands. Fountains, artworks and a food court with varied cuisines set it apart.

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Indoor shopping mall in Lone Tree, south of Denver, with a wide mix of chain and upscale stores. Its lodge-style timber architecture and large food court set it apart from other Colorado malls.

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A shopping centre in Warsaw with a broad mix of stores, restaurants, a cinema and a gym. Its food section is large, and it covers much of a shopping trip under one roof.

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A large shopping and entertainment complex in Nasr City, Cairo, with hundreds of stores, restaurants and a cinema. It has a Pharaonic-inspired design and a fountain where piano music plays.

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Large shopping centre in Sofia with fashion, electronics and food stores, a cinema and underground parking. It draws shoppers with many well-known brands under one roof, though it is crowded at weekends.

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A shopping centre in Rødovre, Denmark, with many shops, delicatessens and places to eat. It offers free parking, grocery options from Meny and Føtex, and seasonal decorations for Christmas, Easter and summer.

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A large four-level shopping center in central Santo Domingo, with banks, a cinema and a supermarket. Its glass roof, wide range of international brands and busy food court set it apart from other malls in the city.

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LuLu International Shopping Mall is a large mall in Edappally, Kochi, with international brands, a hypermarket, cinemas and a Marriott hotel inside. It is one of Kerala's larger malls, with centralised air conditioning, spacious interiors and a food court.

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A Charlotte mall with department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, alongside luxury labels. Its mix of adult brands, dining and a food court draws steady weekend crowds.

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Large shopping centre in Panama City with international brands, luxury boutiques and a big food court. Wide hallways, clean interiors and a mix of cafés and cinemas set it apart from other malls.

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One of the older malls in Semarang's Simpang Lima area, with a mix of fashion, food and daily-needs tenants. It has a food court and regular events, though many stalls have closed as newer malls open.

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A harbourside shopping and dining complex on Cape Town's waterfront, with restaurants, shops and boat trips. It offers a mix of luxury brands and local stores, with Table Mountain views from the decks.

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A large shopping mall in Kiryat Bialik, part of the Ofer group, with a wide range of fashion, food and household chains. It also has a cinema, a food court and air-conditioned halls.

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Westfield Topanga is a large indoor shopping center in the West Valley of Los Angeles, close to the 101 Freeway. It combines luxury boutiques and department stores with an AMC cinema and a food court.

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Large shopping mall in Bloomington, Minnesota, with hundreds of stores, restaurants and entertainment across several levels. Its distinguishing feature is the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park in the centre, alongside an aquarium and an attached hotel.

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An open-air shopping center in Skokie with luxury, fashion and casual dining brands. Flowers, trees and benches line the outdoor walkways, and several multi-level garages serve the site.

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Freedom Crossing is an open-air shopping and dining complex on Fort Bliss in El Paso, with the base PX, outdoor shops and a food court. It has a wide mix of retailers and restaurants and an outdoor layout suited to strolling and sitting.

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Large shopping mall in 6th of October City with international clothing brands, a Carrefour hypermarket and a wide range of restaurants. Its size and indoor skiing make it a day out, though prices sit well above Egyptian levels.

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Large shopping center in Escazú with three levels of shops, a cinema and many restaurants. Its food court and holiday ceiling decorations set it apart, though parking is often hard to find.

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Multi-level indoor mall in Scottsdale, Arizona, with luxury brands alongside everyday stores and restaurants. Large skylights and high ceilings bring natural light through the multi-storey centre.

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Roosevelt Field is a large shopping mall in Garden City on Long Island, anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, and Nordstrom. It has a wide variety of stores, from luxury brands to budget shops, plus a movie theater and a large food court.

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Shopping mall in Montevideo's Punta Carretas district, built inside a former prison and keeping part of its old structure. It has a mix of mainstream and luxury brands, a large food court, and cinemas and services.

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City Creek Center is an open-air and indoor shopping mall in downtown Salt Lake City, with over 100 stores and restaurants. Its feature is a creek with fish running through the middle beneath a retractable roof.

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Large shopping mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with stores from luxury labels to mall chains. It has several food courts and the Netflix House attraction.

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Spacious mall in central Riyadh with international brands, cafes, a food court and a cinema. Its wide curved walkways and well-organized layout set it apart.

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A large shopping mall in Petaling Jaya combines shops, restaurants, a cinema and an ice-skating rink. Its Egyptian-themed pyramid building, with a giant sphinx at the entrance, sets it apart.

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A large shopping and entertainment complex on West Panthapath Road in Dhaka, with more than 2,300 shops and a multiplex cinema. Its mix of fashion, electronics, dining and Star Cineplex sets it apart as a single-roof destination.

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Multi-level indoor shopping mall in downtown Bellevue, with Nordstrom, Macy's, Zara and Uniqlo among its stores. Skylights light a central atrium, and free covered parking spreads across several garages.

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A large shopping center in New Belgrade, near the Sava and Danube confluence, combines shops, dining, a cinema and a gym. The new gastronomic block adds a terrace with views over Belgrade.

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A modern shopping center in Zone 10 of Guatemala City, Oakland Place houses shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bowling alley. Its greenery, open-air spaces and rooftop food court give it a tropical feel.

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Shopping complex of six interconnected buildings, TP 1 to TP 6, in central Surabaya. Its mix of international and local brands, restaurants and cinemas covers fashion, lifestyle and entertainment, across a layout that is easy to get lost in.

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Large shopping mall in north Jakarta spanning MKG 1 to MKG 3, linked to La Piazza and Gafoy. Its mix of fashion, electronics and dining sits alongside a cinema and arcade.

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A large outlet mall of about 290 stores spread across three zones overlooking Mount Fuji. Open walkways and mountain views set it apart from other outlets, alongside luxury and sports brands.

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Large shopping centre in Cape Town with a wide mix of international, luxury and local shops, plus a food court and restaurants. Its vaulted glass roof and canal running through the building set it apart from other malls.

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A shopping center in Villavicencio with major brands, a wide range of restaurants and a cinema. Its ecological trail, walkways and central aquarium bring plains nature indoors.

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An indoor mall on Roosevelt Avenue in Hato Rey, San Juan, spans three floors. It pairs department stores and chains like Zara and Sephora with local vendors and a large food court.

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A shopping mall in Guayaquil, one of the city's oldest, recently remodeled. Its shops sit on a single ground floor, including a supermarket, pharmacies and party stores.

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A large shopping mall in Cairo, with a wide mix of brands, cafes and a cinema. Its low buildings and wide walkways make it feel like an open street rather than an enclosed mall.

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Siam Paragon is a luxury shopping mall in central Bangkok linked to BTS Siam Station with international brands, a supermarket and a food court. It has a basement aquarium, a food market with Michelin-recommended Thai stalls, and an IMAX cinema.

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A shopping mall in central Colombo, close to the ocean and Galle Face Green. It mixes local and international brands with a large food court and a cinema, set in clean, air-conditioned space.

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Large indoor shopping center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with a wide mix of brands and many restaurants. Family attractions, including an aquarium, Legoland and an arcade, sit alongside the shops.

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A large, modern shopping centre in Gdańsk with chain and local shops, cafés, restaurants and a cinema. Its interiors combine modern design with a canal running through the centre and plenty of plants.

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An open-air outlet mall in Central Valley, New York, about an hour from Manhattan, with over 250 stores and many luxury brands. Its shops line outdoor walkways with mountain views, and the stores range from designer labels to mainstream sports brands.

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Galería 360 is a shopping centre in downtown Santo Domingo with stores, banks, offices, clinics and a food court. It hosts exhibitions, craft fairs and cultural events, and allows pets inside.

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A large indoor outlet mall in Grapevine, Texas, with hundreds of stores across about 1.8 million square feet. Its discount brand shopping sits alongside family attractions such as LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE aquarium and Meow Wolf.

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A large shopping and entertainment centre on Stroiteley Avenue in Barnaul, with clothing, electronics, groceries and an Auchan supermarket. Its decor, cinema, ice rink and children's play maze set it apart.

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Dalma Mall is a large shopping centre on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, near Mussafah, with a mix of international brands, local shops and a big food court. It is set apart by wide, multi-level corridors that spread shoppers out.

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Open-air outlet center in Cabazon, California, with around 180 stores, mostly luxury and designer brands. Its size and mix of high-end and lower-priced shops fill a full day of browsing.

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An open-air outlet centre in Parndorf, near Vienna, with a broad mix of fashion and sports brands. Its streets cover a huge area, and shopping takes most of a day.

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Upscale shopping mall in Short Hills, New Jersey, with luxury brands alongside Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus. Its clean, walkable interior sets it apart, though dining options are few and there is no food court.

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A large shopping centre in eastern Rome, housed in a three-storey building with several parking levels. What sets it apart is its wide mix of well-known brands, such as Zara, H&M and Primark, plus a large dining offer.

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Shopping mall in South Jakarta with fashion, cafes, restaurants and entertainment across several floors. It has a mix of luxury and affordable tenants, frequent events and concerts, and a food court on the lower ground floor.

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Shopping and leisure centre in a former brewery in central Poznań, with a cinema, restaurants and a wide range of shops. Its industrial brick buildings, preserved brewing equipment and mix of old and new sections set it apart.

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Flamboyant Shopping Center is a large shopping mall in Goiânia, Brazil, with stores, restaurants, a cinema and a gym. Its mix of luxury and mainstream brands, along with an outdoor restaurant area, sets it apart from other city malls.

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A shopping mall in Campinas, Brazil, with stores, restaurants and a central garden. Its open architecture places large trees, a lake and waterfalls at the centre of the building.

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An open-air, pedestrian district in Riyadh with shops, restaurants and cafes set around water channels and fountains. Evening lighting, misty air and outdoor seating suit families and quiet gatherings.

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Al Khiran Mall is a lifestyle mall in Al Khiran, Kuwait, with international brands, a cinema, IKEA and cafes. It sits on the waterfront facing the marina and holds outlet-style sales year-round.

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Spacious, clean mall in Sharjah with a broad mix of brands, a cinema and a large food court. Outdoor areas include a playground and a fountain.

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A multi-level shopping mall in Johannesburg's Sandton financial district, with fashion, electronics, pharmacies, groceries and restaurants. Its cleanliness, visible security and international brands under one roof set it apart across several wings.

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A large shopping center in Paramus, New Jersey, with hundreds of stores across luxury and mid-range brands, plus Macy's, Nordstrom and an AMC theater. It sits near Routes 4 and 17 and includes an underground parking garage.

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A large shopping centre on the northwest edge of Minsk, next to Kamennaya Gorka metro station. It combines clothing and electronics brands with a Green hypermarket on the ground floor and a sizeable food court.

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Regional shopping mall in West Hartford, Connecticut, with anchor stores, specialty shops and restaurants. It has a separate outlet area and a central event space decorated for each season.

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Large upscale shopping center in North Dallas with a wide mix of luxury and chain stores. It has a glass atrium, an indoor ice rink and the Netflix House.

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Large shopping mall in Jeddah with clothing, shoe, perfume and accessory stores alongside cafés and restaurants. It spreads across a wide ground floor, with ample parking and a cinema.

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Mega Adygeya is a large shopping center in Novaya Adygeya, anchored by IKEA and Auchan. Its food court, free children's play areas and parking set it apart.

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Multifunctional shopping centre in Katowice with a wide mix of chain stores, a cinema, a gym and a food court. Less crowded than many city malls, it offers free parking and a two-storey children's slide.

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Large shopping mall in Roseville with luxury and mid-range brands, a food court, a movie theater and an arcade. It has an open, modern layout and wide store selection, while crowds and parking are frequent issues.

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Upscale shopping centre on The West Mall in Etobicoke, Toronto, with department stores, fashion, beauty and dining. Its bright, skylit interior and large food court with natural light set it apart from enclosed malls.

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A large indoor shopping center in Houston with department stores, specialty shops, restaurants and a cinema. Clean and easy to navigate, it adds new stores often and keeps a food court with varied cuisines.

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Park House is a large shopping and entertainment center in Kazan, popular with city residents. Its draw is one roof for groceries, clothing, electronics and children's play.

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A two-level shopping mall in Maroussi, Athens, with clothing, accessories and home goods stores. It has glass and mirror interiors, cafes and restaurants, and the Olympic Museum and Xplore amusement park.

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A large shopping mall on the HarbourFront waterfront in Singapore, with shops, restaurants, a cinema and family play areas. Its rooftop sky park overlooks Sentosa, and a direct link to Sentosa sets it apart from other malls.

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San Patricio Plaza is a three-level shopping center on San Patricio Avenue in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, with over 120 stores and restaurants. It combines indoor and outdoor spaces with landscaped areas and a modernized cinema.

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Shopping centre on Vía Centenario in Panama City with brand-name shops, restaurants and a cinema complex. It has a modern, spacious layout and a Cinépolis with IMAX and 4DX screens.

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A four-level shopping center in Honolulu holding department stores, luxury brands and local shops. Its open-air walkways let island breezes through, unlike an enclosed mall.

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Open-air shopping center in Century City with a mix of luxury and popular fashion brands, plus a large restaurant selection. Its outdoor walkways, greenery and seating set it apart from enclosed malls, with a cinema and Gelson's supermarket on site.

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An outdoor outlet center in Wrentham, Massachusetts, with many brand-name stores and food trucks. Its walkable outdoor layout and clean grounds set it apart from indoor malls.

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Large shopping centre on the Gold Coast at Broadbeach, with department stores, luxury and budget brands, and cafés. Its open-air areas, greenery and water features set it apart from enclosed malls.

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A shopping mall in 6th of October City, Egypt, with indoor shopping areas, restaurants, cafes and outdoor garden spaces. Its large footprint, around 400 stores and an outdoor park with a dancing fountain set it apart.

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Shopping center in Arroyomolinos, near Madrid, with shops, restaurants, cinemas and leisure facilities under one roof. Its indoor snow slope and arcades set it apart from a typical mall.

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Puerto Venecia is a large shopping and leisure centre in Zaragoza, built around a central lake. It ranks among the biggest in Spain and Europe, with a wide mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment.

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