Shopping malls have become popular places for entertainment, dinning and shopping. Many people across the world spend their time in shopping malls browsing all that is on offer. These days the sentiment- bigger is better is still fueling new construction and we have seen some of the largest shopping malls in the world sprouting up around the country. In this interesting and informative article, we take an interesting look at the largest shopping malls in all of their glory.
The World’s Largest Shopping Malls
South China Mall
This is the largest shopping mall in the world and is extravagant and intricate in its extensive offering. It was opened back in 2005 and is over 7.1 million square feet! This mall was constructed when China exploded in a mall building race and is home to wind mills, a theme park with both land and water rides, a replica of the Art de Triomphe and over 1,000 shops!
Golden Resources Shopping Mall
The second largest shopping mall in the world is also located in China and is 6 million square feet in size. This massive and popular shopping mall was built in 2006 and it sees thousands of people on a daily basis. This 5 storey mall sells all the famous brands from around the world, as well is home to offices and apartments for sale and rent.
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia is the third largest shopping mall in the world to make the list. It was opened in 2006 and is located in Pasay City in the Philippines. Its enormous size is estimated to be 4.2 million square feet. It boasts an Olympic sized swimming pool, 2 IMAX theatres and a tram that customers can be transported on from one side of the mall to the other.
Cevahir Istanbul
Cevahir Istanbul located in Istanbul, Turkey is another one of the world’s largest shopping malls and the largest in Europe. This massive building has many amazing attractions which include a roller coaster with other theme park rides, a wave pool and numerous IMAX theatres. Its size is 3.8 million square feet and it was built in 2005.
West Edmonton Mall
The last on the list of the largest shopping malls in the world is located in Canada. This is the largest mall in Canada and one of the largest in the world. This shopping mall has a huge water theme park with rides and an artificial sea. Its 3.8 million square feet and was built in 1981.
[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’][/author_image] [author_info]Jemma Scott is a business freelance writer with an interest in construction related topics such as work wear and projects.[/author_info] [/author]
