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27 Biggest Malls In India One Should Visit For The Fun, Food & Entertainment

April 13, 2023

Shopping in India has gone through a lot of phases, evolving a lot over the last couple of decades. Indian shoppers’ options have diversified and sophisticated a lot. It has gone from open-air ‘haats’ to air-conditioned malls. Given the rise in the mall culture, the retail sector of India had to evolve in various ways to embrace shopping malls. We have curated a list of the biggest malls in India.

One of the reasons that shopping malls are preferred by the public over iconic markets in India is that they offer much more than just shopping. Not only the number of malls but also their design, quality and size have improved. This is one of the prime reasons that premium brands are now housed in some of the best malls in India

Here’s a list of some of the biggest malls in India:

1. LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi

LuLu International Shopping Mall in Kochi is one of the biggest malls in India in terms of total retail area. It has over 225 outlets spread across four floors. This mall is located in the city of Kochi and has brought over 100+ biggest brands in the world to Kerala for the first time. It also has one of India’s biggest hypermarkets, besides a 2500-seater multi-cuisine food court and many fine dining restaurants and cafes.

There is also a 9-screen PVR Gold Class multiplex and a huge leisure zone that has a 12-lane bowling alley, an ice skating rink, a trampoline park, a 5D theatre, and tonnes of amusement rides and arcade games. The mall has a lot of other facilities to offer too, like ATMs, a baggage counter, and an automated parking area that can accommodate 3,800 vehicles.

Location: Edappally, Kochi
Timings: 9.00 am – 11.00 pm

2. DLF Mall of India, Noida

Located in Noida, DLF Mall of India, is one of the biggest malls in India and is the second largest among them. It is one of the most popular shopping malls in Delhi NCR. This mall has massive seven floors comprising five customised zones, which are named as follows, Market Place, International Boulevard, The High Street, Family World, and Leisure Land. Each zone is dedicated to a particular category.

The mall has around 330 brand outlets including various fashion labels and food and beverages outlets. The food court can accommodate many and has over 80 kiosks to eat and indulge in fashion and home décor.

Location: Sector 18, Noida
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

3. Z Square Mall, Kanpur

Z Square Mall is one of the biggest malls in India and has been recognised as among the best upcoming malls in the country. This hugely spread mall is known for its infrastructure and houses more than 150 national and international brands.

The mall has Children Square which is a play area for kids with numerous swings, carts, and play stations. It is also known for organizing several activity camps for art and craft, painting, singing, dancing, storytelling, etc. On the top floor of the mall is the multi-cuisine food court for shoppers to satisfy their hunger pangs.

ATM services are also made available for shoppers on all three floors of the mall. Other than that, the mall has a 3-level basement parking that can accommodate around 2500 vehicles.

Location: The Mall, Kanpur
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 11.00 am – 10.30 pm (Sat-Sun)

z-square biggest mall in kanpur — Magicbricks

4. Sarath City Capital Mall, Hyderabad

Sarath City Capital Mall is one of the largest malls in India and houses more than 430 international and local brands across numerous categories like fashion, home décor, jewelry, and electronics. It enjoys a prime location on Gachibowli-Miyapur Road. It is an 8-storeyed mall that also has a beautifully designed marketplace called BAZAAR where you can find quaint everyday items.

This mall is a one-stop destination for entertainment with various amusement facilities like a 7-screen AMB Cinemas multiplex, an indoor adventure park, a trampoline park, a snow theme park, and many more. This mall has not one but two striking food courts and a host of restaurants, cafes, and fast food joints. The parking area can accommodate over 5000 vehicles.

Location: Kondapur, Hyderabad
Timings: 11.00 am – 9.30 pm

sarath city capital mall hyderabad — lbb

5. HiLITE Mall, Kozhikode

HiLITE Mall is one of the largest malls in India and is best known for its large number of 200+ branded retail stores and multiple dining options, making it an exclusive shopping and entertainment hub. The mall has a massive sprawling food court, two gaming zones, a snow park, an 8-screen multiplex, and a NESTO hypermarket chain.

The mall was built as a part of the integrated township of HiLITE City and this mall covers a huge space. Its prime location near IT parks accounts for decent footfall during the weekdays too, making it one of the busiest malls in the city and the rest of Kerala.

Location: Kozhikode Bypass, Kozhikode
Timings: 10.30 am – 10.30 pm

6. World Trade Park Mall, Jaipur

World Trade Park is definitely counted among the largest malls in India. It has also won the Best Architecture and Mall of the Year awards for its futuristic design. It houses numerous high-end brands along with a multiplex, an entertainment city, and a sprawling food court. The parking space can accommodate around 1100 cars. All the stores and facilities at the mall are divided across different streets like Ethnic Street, Roman Street, Oxford Street, Johari Bazar, and Pyramid Street.

Location: JLN Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

7. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Bengaluru

One of the most frequented and largest malls in India, Phoenix Marketcity has over 250 stores, more than 30 dining options, and a massive food court. Besides the obvious branded stores, it has a 9-screen PVR multiplex and gaming zones like Amoeba and Smaaash. There are also a lot of spas and salon facilities there for self-pampering sessions. This mall can accommodate up to 1700 cars.

Location: Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura, Bengaluru
Timings: 10.30 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.30 am – 11.00 pm (Sat-Sun)

Phoenix Marketcity Mall Bangalore — fabhotels

8. Esplanade One Mall, Bhubaneswar

Esplanade One is among the best and largest malls in India. This mall is known to house numerous big brands across widespread categories like apparel, accessories, and more. Moreover, this 9-storeyed mall doesn’t dampen the food expectations either. It has a huge food court and several famous international and local food & beverage outlets. Further, a Cinepolis multiplex, a big parking space, and a gaming zone add to the popularity of this mall.

Location: Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

esplanade-one biggest mall — magicbricks

9. Elante Mall, Chandigarh

This is definitely the shopping hub of Chandigarh! Elante Mall is the go-to place for shoppers in Chandigarh and is one of the biggest malls in India. The mall is known to have various Indian and international brands spread across its five floors. Besides, the courtyard is filled with cafes and the food court offers a host of dining options for shoppers. It boasts an 8-screen PVR multiplex and Fun City – a kids’ entertainment zone by Landmark Group, where young shoppers can relax and have fun.

Location: Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh
Timings: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm

10. Mantri Square Mall, Bengaluru

Mantri Square Mall is one of the largest malls in India and has over 250 retail outlets of international, national, and regional brands. Therefore, the mall offers a wholesome shopping experience in Bengaluru. It is also very popular for its ultimate entertainment zone as it has multiple gaming zones, a bowling alley, and a 6-screen INOX multiplex. It boasts a large food court and has a dining area with 39 food and beverage outlets. The mall’s parking can accommodate 1800 cars in addition to 550 two-wheelers.

Location: Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Timings: 9.30 am – 10.30 pm

11. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Chennai

One of the largest malls in India, Phoenix Marketcity has over 300 retail outlets belonging to various national and international brands. This mall houses a 27-screen Jazz Cinemas multiplex plus the first-ever IMAX screen in the city. Other facilities include multi-level parking to accommodate the heavy footfall on weekends. Also, it offers some fancy 30 boutique hotel rooms.

Location: Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Sat-Sun)

12. Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Ambience Mall in Gurgaon is one of the most popular and biggest malls in India, being the one-stop destination for everything from shopping to entertainment. Enjoying the prime location on NH-8, this 6-storeyed mall is the home to more than 230 retail and food outlets. It also has an ice-skating rink – iSkate, Smaaash, a gaming parlor, a kids’ zone, and a PVR Gold Class multiplex with an IMAX screen. The parking also has a car-wash facility other than having a capacity for 4000 cars.

Location: DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

13. Orion Mall, Bengaluru

A part of Brigade Gateway, Orion Mall is one of the most popular and largest malls in India. It is home to more than 300 luxury brands and makes for one of the best places to shop in Bengaluru. Orion mall has an 11-screen PVR multiplex whose combined seating capacity is 2800. Other facilities at the mall include a 2-level parking space with the capacity to accommodate 1600 cars, a massive food court, lakeside cafes, and bowling and gaming zones for entertainment.

Location: Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

biggest malls in bangalore — greenvironmentindia

14. Ambience Mall, Delhi

Ambience Mall is one of the fanciest and largest malls in India. It has over 200 retail outlets of various Indian and international brands. Also known for being the entertainment hub, it has a 4-screen PVR Director’s Cut multiplex and a Smaaash that offers bowling and arcade games. It also has a beer garden, a kids’ play area, and a fitness center. The biggest highlight of the mall is the Disney store which has to offer a lot.

Location: Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

15. The Forum Mall, Bengaluru

The first and one of the biggest malls in India, Forum Koramangala is a shopper’s paradise, housing more than 100 retail stores spread across five stories. Besides, offering a horde of shopping choices, the mall also has a multi-storeyed book store. It boasts an 11-screen PVR multiplex with an IMAX screen and a sprawling food court. This oldest shopping mall in the city is the home to the first-ever McDonald’s in South India.

Location: Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

16. Viviana Mall, Thane

Viviana Mall makes for the most happening place to shop in Thane having over 250 retail stores of leading brands. It boasts one of the largest multiplexes – a 14-screen Cinepolis, along with Fun City for kids. Viviana Mall is one of the largest malls in India and also the country’s first and only mall that is visually impaired friendly; it also has a resource center called ‘XRCVC-Viviana Extension’.

Location: Eastern Express Highway, Thane West, Thane
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

Viviana biggest mall in thane — fabhotels

17. Select CITYWALK Mall, Delhi

Delhi’s Select CITYWALK is one of the biggest malls in India with 180+ stores representing more than 500 international and Indian brands. My Square, its multi-cuisine food court offers multiple dining options for shoppers, in addition to several other cafés, bistros, restaurants, and bars. It houses India’s first 6-screen PVR multiplex, including two Gold Classes and Delhi’s first IMAX.

Location: District Centre, Saket, New Delhi
Timings: 10.00 am – 11.00 pm

18. Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Mumbai

Housing more than 600 retail stores, over 100 dining options, and a 14-screen PVR multiplex, Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai is one of the biggest malls in Mumbai. One-stop destination for everything fancy and classy. A highlight of the mall is the sprawling Dublin Square area for events.

Location: Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla West, Mumbai
Timings: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm (Mon-Fri); 11.00 am – 1.30 am (Sat-Sun)

Phoenix-Market-City mall mumbai — fabhotels

19. High Street Phoenix Mall, Mumbai

Popularly known as HSP, High Street Phoenix, is India’s first retail-led consumption center having more than 500 brands including a range of F&B, entertainment, residential and commercial complexes. This is one of the largest malls and is divided into three zones, namely Skyzone, Grand Galleria, and Palladium – Mumbai’s first luxury retail destination. In addition, there is a 7-seater PVR multiplex, a bowling concourse, and a ‘Festival Square’ for events.

Location: Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

High-Street-Phoenix-Mall mumbai — fabhotels

20. Ahmedabad One Mall, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad One is one of the largest malls in Ahmedabad with a retail area expanding across three floors. The mall houses some of the best international and Indian brands and some local names as well, along with three anchor stores including a hypermarket. There is a food court named Flavours and several other dining options. In addition, the mall boasts a 6-screen Cinepolis multiplex and a Fun City for kids.

Location: T.P Scheme-1, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Timings: 10.00 am – 9.30 pm

21. VR Mall Mall, Chennai

Located in the upmarket neighborhood of Anna Nagar, Chennai’s VR Mall is also one of the biggest malls in Chennai. Besides having 240 retail stores and a huge multi-cuisine dining facility called the ‘Madras House’, this mall also has a co-working space ‘The Hive’, and a 10-screen PVR ICON multiplex.

Location: Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai
Timings: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

22. The Great India Place (GIP Mall), Noida

The Great India Place, also known as the GIP Mall, is one of the oldest and biggest malls in Noida. The mall is known to share its boundary with a major amusement park, another mall, a kids’ entertainment zone, and a sports goods outlet. Mall has a large variety of national and international retail outlets, a food and entertainment zone, and a 6-screen Carnival Cinemas multiplex.

Location: Sector 38-A, Noida
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

great india place mall noida — fabhotels

23. Pacific Mall, Delhi

Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden is the perfect fashion and entertainment hub and one of the largest malls in Delhi. It has everything from over 140 Indian and international brands to an impressive range of dining and entertainment options. It boasts a PVR multiplex with a 4DX screen. However, the highlights of the mall include the family entertainment center called Hang Out, an 8-lane bowling alley, arcade games, and more.

Location: Tagore Garden, Najafgarh Road, Delhi
Timings: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm

24. The Grand Venice Mall, Greater Noida

A true architectural wonder with a wide range of shopping options, The Grand Venice Mall is one of the biggest malls in Greater Noida. It attracts not just shoppers but also tourists. It has a lot to offer like Gondola rides, a zipline, a trampoline park, a bumping car, a 7D theatre, a scary house, and a snow park. The food court at the mall is called Terrazzo and has 258 retail stores representing a variety of Indian and international brands.

Location: Industrial Area Surajpur Site IV, Near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida
Timings: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

25. City Centre 1 Mall, Kolkata

The City Centre Malls by Ambuja Neotia group is one of the biggest malls in India covering a lot of space. It is the house of many international and local brands with a huge food court and Inox theatres. City Centre Salt Lake, identified by its inclusiveness, from the very beginning has been a place that extends a warm welcome to everybody. It never failed to capture the true spirit of Kolkata and its passion for ‘adda’.

Location: Salt Lake, Kolkata

Timings: 11 am – 10:30 pm

26. South City Mall, Kolkata

South City Mall is one of the biggest malls in South Kolkata, West Bengal. Located in the posh area of Prince Anwar Shah Road in Jadavpur, the mall has been open since 16 January 2008. It is built surrounding an area of 1,000,000 sq ft and the parking can accommodate up to 2,500 vehicles. The mall was designed by retail specialist ICS Bentel Associates. One of the most elite malls in Kolkata houses numerous fashion brands like Gucci, Zara, Calvin Klein, etc., and also various dining options.

Location: Prince Anwar Shah Road, Jadavpur