Joanna James
The city of Colombo offers a host of options for the avid shopper. Amongst these are a number of excellent malls that are sure to capture the imagination of the shopping enthusiast with their alluring attractions.
This huge mall is one of Colombo's recently opened shopping attractions. Within this mall, you will find a five floor retail space packed with a number of well-known brand names. On the ground floor, you will find the boutiques of names like Swarovski, Armani Exchange, Charles & Keith, Luxe Bags by Odel, LG and Spa Ceylon. On the other floors of this mall, you will find the shops of retailers like Mothercare, Envoy, U.S. Polo Assn., Jockey, Galleria, Abans, Titan and so on. You will also encounter a number of local brands here, in addition to an excellent food court and a cinema.
The impressive Marino Mall is another relative newcomer to the mall scene in Colombo. After entering the mall you will notice clothes shops, toy stores, a food court and a sophisticated gaming centre. You will also find boutiques such as Embark and Waves in addition to a Samsung showroom on the ground floor. On the other hand, this mall's second storey is dedicated to clothing with as you might expect a good selection of office and casual wear. You will also find a number of Damro showrooms in addition to an extensive food court offering many food choices.
Majestic City opened its doors in 1991 and was considered to be Colombo's initial major mall. Since that time this mall has become a popular highlight for the city's discerning residents. At Majestic City, you will find an array of attractive shops, entertainment choices and a sizable food court where you will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious international culinary options. Majestic City also features a Cineplex where movie lovers will be able to enjoy the latest blockbusters. This mall is always an appealing place at which to spend quality leisure time with friends or family.
Crescat Boulevard is a relatively moderately sized mall that is spread on three floors. Situated on the lively Galle Road, Crescat Boulevard offers a diverse selection of products including clothing, footwear, books and stationery in addition to other merchandise. You will also encounter outlets selling goods such as accessories, perfumes and spa products in addition to a sizable supermarket and an attractive food court. Despite the fact that Crescat Boulevard is not a huge shopping mall it is still an appealing place at which to shop due to its imposing appearance and worldly ambience. An accommodation choice to consider from which this mall would be just 10 minutes away would be The Kingsbury Colombo which is a conveniently located Colombo City hotel in Colombo.
Your tour of Colombo's shopping malls would not be complete without experiencing Arcade Independence Square. At this complex, you will find a collection of colonial type buildings that house an array of retail outlets as well as other shopping, entertainment and dining options. You will see that this shopping complex is an impressive sight featuring promenades, al fresco seating facilities, flowerbeds and fountains. Taking pride of place are the diverse brand names that can be found at this mall, including such well-known names as Levi's, Nike, Giordano, Titan, Samsung, Stone 'N' String, Amante and Kookaburra. Dining choices at this mall include Indian, Sri Lankan, Japanese and Thai cuisine in addition to fast food. You will also find a 3D Cineplex at this mall.
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