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See inside some of the most over-the-top malls in the world, which are adding theme parks and ice-skating rinks while American malls struggle
See inside some of the most over-the-top malls in the world, which are adding theme parks and ice-skating rinks while American malls struggle
Jessica Tyler,Jessica TylerJul 13, 2018, 00:38 IST
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Malls in America may be dying, but they're still major destinations in many places around the world.
Oftentimes, these malls have attractions like movie theaters, ice-skating rinks, and amusement parks.
Here's what malls are like in cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.
Malls may be a dying breed in America, but in many places around the world, they're still major destinations.
Many shopping malls in other countries offer a whole lot more than just shopping. In these places, movie theaters, ice-skating rinks, roller coasters, and live entertainment often accompany thousands of stores. And while malls in America are shuttering and losing stores, many malls in other countries are continuing to add more stores and attractions.
The Times Square mall in Hong Kong, for example, has 14 floors of retail, dining, and entertainment. Likewise, the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada, has an amusement park with a whopping 24 rides. Other malls are absurdly big - The Dubai Mall has over 1,200 individual shops, and that doesn't include the theme park or the other experiences the mall offers.
Here's what it's like at some of the most over-the-top malls in other countries:
Located right on the waterfront, VivoCity shopping center is home to Singapore's largest movie theater and its biggest toy store, as well as an amphitheater, pool, and four massive food courts.
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai is known as the world's first shopping resort. It has 2.4 million square feet of retail space, which includes over 600 high-end brands.
It's home to Hong Kong's biggest movie theater, an ice-skating rink with panoramic water views, and art exhibitions featuring works by artists like Andy Warhol.
Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand isn't just a mall — the complex has an opera hall, luxury hotel, art gallery, exhibition space, movie theater, bowling alley, and aquarium.
