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
ION Orchard in Singapore is a destination for luxury shopping, complete with concierge services, luxury stores, and fine dining.
The Paragon shopping center, also in Singapore, is another high-end mall with dozens of designer stores, including a huge Gucci flagship store.
Source: Paragon
The Paragon has live music six days a week, as well as plenty of other entertainment options.
Source: Paragon
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.
Source: Singapore Guide
VivoCity has seven levels of shopping with luxury stores and fast fashion alike. It also has a gym and an outdoor playground.
Source: Singapore Guide
It also has mini golf and a spa, but one of the biggest attractions is a 14th-century-inspired market with local vendors.
Source:Wafi Dubai
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.
Source: Mall of the Emirates
The Dubai Mall is the world's largest and most-visited shopping mall. It has more than 1,200 stores across 5.9 million square feet of space.
Source: Dubai Mall
It also has one of the world's largest aquariums, which includes a walkthrough tunnel.
Source: Dubai Mall
The Landmark in Hong Kong, also known as "Central," has a ton of designer stores, including a Louis Vuitton flagship store.
Source: The Landmark
Elements Hong Kong has five zones themed around metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Each zone has decor inspired by the element it's designed around.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
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.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
Times Square mall in Hong Kong has 14 floors plus two basement levels. It has over 230 stores and is anchored by a two-floor Lane Crawford.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
It also has a ton of entertainment options, including art exhibitions, fairs, movies, and a huge New Year's Eve celebration each year.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
Hong Kong's New Town Plaza has nine levels of designer shopping, but the biggest draw is its entertainment.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
The mall has a massive amusement park and arcade, outdoor playground, boating canal, party pavilion, rooftop garden, and movie theater.
Source: Hong Kong Guide
The West Edmonton Mall is the biggest mall in North America. It has over 800 stores, and each part of the mall has its own theme.
Source: West Edmonton Mall
It also has an ice-skating rink, amusement park, water park, and other attractions.
Source: West Edmonton Mall
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.
Source: Bangkok Guide
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