25 Of The Largest Malls In The World

In this age of consumerism, we see malls sprouting one after another, some of them built in close proximity. Malls continue to abound as if oblivious to the global economic crisis.

You would be surprised that some of the biggest malls in the world thrive in countries where shopping money for the majority of its population is scarce.

#1 1 Utama

Malaysia – This mall is the largest shopping mall in their country, with an area covering 5 millions square feet.

#2 Centro Comercial Santafé

South America – Considered as one of the largest shopping malls in South America. It has 485 shops, 26 restaurants, and 10 cinemas.

#3 Centro Comercial Aricanduva

Brazil – Also considered as one of the largest shopping malls in South America. The mall sticks true to its slogan “Gigante como São Paulo,” which means “Gigantic like São Paulo.”

#4 South Coast Plaza

California – An upscale mall in North America that covers about 2.8 million square feet in size.

#5 Morocco Mall

Morocco – It is the largest mall in Africa where people can go scuba diving in its million liter indoor aquarium.

#6 Mall of America

United States – This huge mall just outside the Twin Cities can fit seven Yankee stadiums within its walls.

#7 West Edmonton Mall

Canada – This is the largest mall in North America, it eploys more than 23,000 people on its over 800 shops, indoor attractions and waterpark.

#8 The Dubai Mall

Dubai – This mall is a part of the Burj Khalifa Complex and has over 1,200 shops.

#9 Sunway Pyramid

Malaysia – This Egyptian styled mall in Malaysia covers over 4 million square feet of space.

#10 SM Megamall

Philippines – This huge shopping complex in the Philippines consists of two adjoining buildings that collectively covers over 4 million square feet.

#11 SM Mall of Asia

Philippines – Found in the Bay City, this mall in the Philippines entertains over 200,000 people on average on a daily basis.

#12 SM City North EDSA

Philippines – Considered as the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the third largest in the world. It is hard to believe that this huge mall sits right in the middle of a busy city.

#13 SM City Cebu

Philippines – The fourth largest shopping mall in the Philippines entertains over 100,000 people on average, everyday.

#14 New South China Mall

China – Considered as the largest mall in the world, this mall in China once had a hard time filling up their tenant list reaching up to 99% of vacant space during one time. But when they started retargeting their customers, they were eventually able to fill it up.

#15 Mid Valley Megamall

Malaysia – This mall in Malaysia is a mixed used complex, consisting of an office tower block with 30 offices and 2 hotels.

#16 Mal Artha Gading

Indonesia – This 270,000 square meter mall features the 7 wonders of the wolrd as its architectural theme.

#17 King of Prussia Mall

Pennsylvania – What is considered as the largest mall in the United States covers nearly 3 million square feet.

#18 Jamuna Future Park

Bangladesh – This 24/7 mall is the largest mall in South Asia, covering 4 million square feet.

#19 Istanbul Cevahir

Turkey – This mall in Istanbul, Turkey is the largest mall in Europe.

#20 Isfahan City Center

Iran – This mixed-used complex in Isfahan City includes a 5-star hotel, a shopping center, and an international finance center, and covers 6.5 million square feet.

#21 High Street Phoenix

India – Yet another mixed-used complex in India, this mall consists of a five-star hotel, multiplex, and residential tower.

#22 Golden Resources Mall

China – Being the second largest mall in the world earned this mall the title “Great Mall of China” covering 6 million square feet of area.

#23 Fars Shopping Complex

Iran – Also known as the Persian Gulf Complex, this shopping center found in Shiraz, Iran covers 4.5 million square feet.

#24 CentralWorld

Thailand – With ove 1 million square meters, this mixed use complex consists of a shopping plaza includes a hotel, and a tower.

#25 Berjaya Times Square

Malaysia – Dubbed as the “world’s largest building ever built in a single phase,” this magnificent mall has a theme park, IMAX theatre, and about 7.5 million square feet of built-up area.

While countless brands hope mall-goers would splurge on their shops, truth is, not all foot traffic can be converted to profit. Some would visit just to escape their daily struggles, a customer insight that inspires mall developers to go beyond the usual “mall experience”. Maybe this explains the enormity of these malls we love to go to. Now, whose feet are tired?