Mike Smith
The shopping malls of South Bali may not out-number its collection of temples; but the retail meccas offering exotic shopping allures in air conditioned comfort, are the latest rage amongst tourists.
Any tourist lounging within a luxurious resort in Bali Kuta will find the Discovery Shopping Mall is one of the first places to visit - when indulging in some retail therapy. This mall opened in 2004 is the country’s first beach front mall, sitting at the southern edge of Kuta Beach. Discovery Mall offers the discerning shopper 3 stories of retail stores to browse. These include stores for electronic goods, traditional handicrafts, Centro hawks - a popular export quality Balinese range of houseware and of course a marvellous collection of international labels. Make a fun day of your shopping trip by catching some of the live entertainment at the sunny Atrium. The mall is open from 10 am to 11 pm.
The Bali Collection is a star within the vibrant resort of Nusa Dua. The touristy area is not serviced by many shopping options; making the ‘Bali Collection’ a favourite amongst shopaholics. Emulating the luxurious resorts reputation the mall too offers high end products that tend to be rather pricey. The rather chic interiors are home to stores selling a wide range of exclusive western products – at exclusive prices. The surroundings are quite pleasant serviced by plenty of restaurants and sunny cafes. The Bali Collection is open from 10 am to 10 pm.
This fabulous mall opened in 2012 ads glamour to the whole Kuta shopping experience. The well designed mall is full of natural light and sits alongside Kuta Beach – next to the Discovery Mall. Boasting a space of 3.7 hectares the mall is home to a wide range of speciality shops. Adding to its entertainment sector are the many restaurants and recently opened cinema; which by the way happens to be the country’s newest cinema to be opened after 10 long years. Located within walking distance to the amazing malls of Kuta is the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort.enter link description here
While enjoying the luxurious confines of a fabulous Kuta beach resort, you may want to visit the ritzy DFS Galleria Bali for an excellent range of pricey luxury brands. Purchase jewellery, liquor, leather goods, perfumes and cigarettes at duty free prices while the latest in seasonal fashion too is available at the mall. The DFS is quite an experience as it is acclaimed worldwide as one of the best retail outlets for lavish consumer goods. The store is open from 9.30 am to 10.30 pm.
Book worms will love the cosy interiors of this second luxury mall – located right next to the DFS Galleria. It is in fact the best place in the country to purchase books housing stores such as Periplus and Gramedia. Apart for the marvellous collection of books the mall is home to high-end international fashion labels, exclusive boutiques, movie theatre and supermarket.
