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The most out-there shopping malls in the world

  • Wellness
  • By Guy Humphrey
  • Published 17 December 2017
  • Published 17 December 2017

If shopping is high on your agenda when on holiday, you simply have to visit these outlets and malls just for the sheer unique factor. From theme parks and wedding chapels to indoor ski slopes, you’ll be doing more than grabbing that pair of designer shoes at 80 per cent off, that’s for sure. While amazing stores come as standard, and trust us, you should definitely indulge at any given opportunity, be sure to make even more time to enjoy the other rather niche facilities that these venues boast.

Foxtown Factory Outlets

Located on the Italian-Swiss border, Foxtown Factory Outlets is ideal if holidaying in both Italy and Switzerland. With high-end labels such as Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Dolce and Gabbana, every shopaholic is bound to be in their element. 

Once you’ve finished, it’s time to take a break, and boy do you have some options! With restaurants and bars serving a wealth of cuisine, the taste buds will be tantalised that’s for sure. Fancy striking it rich? The casino housed here is definitely worth a look-in too. Boasting 350 slot machines, four electronic tables and 29 green tables, whether blackjack or poker is your game, you’re in for a rollercoaster of a ride, guaranteed.
 


With an ice rink, more than 800 stores and the largest indoor wave pool, the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada is more than just a shopping destination.

Sports fans are not left out of the picture either, with hockey available to play on the rink, as well as the chance to get up close and personal with penguins at the Marine Life Center. Add to this an amusement park with rollercoasters, Ferris wheels and so much more. You have the ideal family day out before even hitting the shops.
 

West Edmonton Mall

With an ice rink, more than 800 stores and the largest indoor wave pool, the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada is more than just a shopping destination.

Sports fans are not left out of the picture either, with hockey available to play on the rink, as well as the chance to get up close and personal with penguins at the Marine Life Center. Add to this an amusement park with rollercoasters, Ferris wheels and so much more. You have the ideal family day out before even hitting the shops.
 

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SM Mall of Asia

If you’re a lover of fine food and high-end labels, you’ll love SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Philippines. With Vietnamese, Greek and Japanese cuisine all of offer, your taste buds will be well and truly tantalised here.

Terranova is a store that’s an absolute must if you fancy bagging a few bargains along the way, with Estee Lauder and Guess also places you simply have to go. Fancy taking a break? The zipwire and MOA Eye will break the day up nicely, along with wonderful views accompanying such splendour.
 


Drawing inspirations from years gone by, the Mall of Emirates in Dubai should be on every fashionista’s bucket list. With a catalogue of high-end designers and high-street, you’ll be able to sort out your new wardrobe in no time.

With a 14-screen cinema, a Magic Planet family entertainment area and much more, you have everything you need for a wonderful day out. However, what you really must do is take advantage of the indoor ski slopes. Only in Dubai can you be sledding down a slope inside, while the heat is beating down outside, and with lessons available every member of the party can get in on the action. The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel are also adjoining, so if you’re after the perfect stay, you can call of the search.
 

Mall of Emirates

Drawing inspirations from years gone by, the Mall of Emirates in Dubai should be on every fashionista’s bucket list. With a catalogue of high-end designers and high-street, you’ll be able to sort out your new wardrobe in no time.

With a 14-screen cinema, a Magic Planet family entertainment area and much more, you have everything you need for a wonderful day out. However, what you really must do is take advantage of the indoor ski slopes. Only in Dubai can you be sledding down a slope inside, while the heat is beating down outside, and with lessons available every member of the party can get in on the action. The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel are also adjoining, so if you’re after the perfect stay, you can call of the search.
 

Mall of America

With a Nickelodeon theme park, an aquarium and dodgem cars just some of what you can enjoy, The Mall of America really packs a punch when it comes to an eventful day. Add to this the huge Lego and American Girl stores as well as Build-a-Bear Workshop and you can expect barrels of family fun.

And the list simply goes on… Mall of America also have mini golf available in case you want to practise your swing and an escape room as well as Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy if you fancy a few laughs. With hundreds of stores to peruse through too, every member of the party will be satisfied here.
 

Dubai Mall

Located in downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall is a must if you fancy shopping ‘til you drop in the flashiest county in the world. Directly connected to the Burj Khalifa and home to more than 1,200 retail outlets and 200 restaurants, the perfect day just seems to write itself. Whether you want to wander through the racks of Bloomingdales or the traditional trinkets and jewellery of The Souk, you’ll have everything you need for next season’s wardrobe. 

But high-end labels aren’t the only selling point for this venue. From a flight simulator to an aquarium and underwater zoo, you can call off the search if you want something for the whole family. An Olympic sized ice rink is also yours to take advantage of, as well as KidZania, an interactive mini-city that will see little one’s imagination truly come alive as they take on roles such as doctors and chefs.

Need something to Instagram? How about the Dubai Fountain just outside? This jawdropper really puts on a show with lights, water jets and laser projections happening every evening.

Located in downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall is a must if you fancy shopping ‘til you drop in the flashiest county in the world. Directly connected to the Burj Khalifa and home to more than 1,200 retail outlets and 200 restaurants, the perfect day just seems to write itself. Whether you want to wander through the racks of Bloomingdales or the traditional trinkets and jewellery of The Souk, you’ll have everything you need for next season’s wardrobe. 

But high-end labels aren’t the only selling point for this venue. From a flight simulator to an aquarium and underwater zoo, you can call off the search if you want something for the whole family. An Olympic sized ice rink is also yours to take advantage of, as well as KidZania, an interactive mini-city that will see little one’s imagination truly come alive as they take on roles such as doctors and chefs.

Need something to Instagram? How about the Dubai Fountain just outside? This jawdropper really puts on a show with lights, water jets and laser projections happening every evening.


Discover nothing less than excellence and glamour when shopping at Singapore’s largest luxury mall, Marina Bay Sands. With a plethora of shops to work your way through, as well as a personal shopping service and plenty of restaurants should you need to take a break and let someone else do the hard work, if shopping is an athletic sport to you, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Make sure to head up 57 floors to the Skypark, where you can admire the panoramic views of the city as well as an infinity pool if you fancy splashing in the water rather than your cash.
 

Marina Bay Sands

Discover nothing less than excellence and glamour when shopping at Singapore’s largest luxury mall, Marina Bay Sands. With a plethora of shops to work your way through, as well as a personal shopping service and plenty of restaurants should you need to take a break and let someone else do the hard work, if shopping is an athletic sport to you, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Make sure to head up 57 floors to the Skypark, where you can admire the panoramic views of the city as well as an infinity pool if you fancy splashing in the water rather than your cash.
 

Akihabara

Like Oxford Street is to London, Akihabara is to Tokyo. If you love anime, electronics and everything Japanese you’ve come to the right place. This district has a wealth of stores, restaurants and cafes that will make your holiday in Tokyo if you adore shopping just as much as us. From the unique maid service at Maid Café to the wall to wall paradise of gaming merchandise at AKIHABARA Gamers Store, you’re certain to pick-up the best and more niche souvenirs for yourself and loved ones. Make sure to head to Super Potato if you want to get your hands on retro games, with three floors to explore you’ll be able to find a bunch of nostalgia to take home with you!


Known as the biggest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall boasts 2.5-million sq ft of retail space… now that’s a whole lot of exploration to do! Located just 10-minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, whether you’ve forgotten to pick up souvenirs as you’ve been doing too much sightseeing, or you fancy taking advantage of the sales close by, your wish list is certain to be smaller once you’ve finished here.

If you want to take a break from shopping, Yas Mall has you covered with a cinema boasting 20 screens and a family entertainment zone by Funworks. A true playground for all wanting to splash the cash, that’s for sure.

Yas Mall

Known as the biggest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall boasts 2.5-million sq ft of retail space… now that’s a whole lot of exploration to do! Located just 10-minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, whether you’ve forgotten to pick up souvenirs as you’ve been doing too much sightseeing, or you fancy taking advantage of the sales close by, your wish list is certain to be smaller once you’ve finished here.

If you want to take a break from shopping, Yas Mall has you covered with a cinema boasting 20 screens and a family entertainment zone by Funworks. A true playground for all wanting to splash the cash, that’s for sure.

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