Joanna James
A shopping adventure in Sri Lanka contributes a bit more to your typical shopping experience. It's much more than a shopping spree done to get your hands on your everyday necessities – it's pretty much a choice of lifestyle for many Sri Lankans. Here are the top five shopping malls in Sri Lanka.
Boasting of being the oldest shopping complex of Sri Lanka, Liberty Plaza is quite popular among the crowds that roam about in Colombo. It can be easily accessed via Galle Road, and one can spot many locals and foreigners strolling among its mind-grabbing aisles, browsing through various colourful shops until they find something that tickles their fancy. Although it was founded in the late 1980s, you wouldn't be able to tell it apart from recently constructed shopping malls due to its contemporary renovations. Liberty Plaza is home to a revolutionary range of shopping departments, featuring branded and high-quality local products including cosmetics, fashion accessories, electronics, tea, and even camping gear.
One of the oldest shopping complexes in the country, Majestic City Mall was where one expected to purchase any product released by popular brands back in the 1990s. Although you'd find several competitive shopping malls that offer amazing deals and amenities that you're hard-pressed to choose one nowadays, Majestic City was the only household name those days, if ever you needed to purchase something fancy or rare. At present, it is still hailed as an ultimate place for relaxation with a plethora of restaurants, food courts, and shopping opportunities. Its point of attraction would be the fact that one can browse through an extremely diversified collection of goods under one roof. Spread over a massive area of 90,000 square feet, this mall also houses a convenient parking space, which can accommodate over 100 vehicles.
Featuring all its grandeur in a seven-storey mixed-use complex, One Galle Face is a state-of-the-art development that was founded in the most recent year. Its interiors are furnished in chic and contemporary designs, complementing the quality of products that wave at you from various sides. It's a top-tier destination that unites people that has various sorts of cravings and needs under one roof. One Galle Face has an extensive range of allures that include dining, entertainment, and a myriad of shopping opportunities. It provides one access to a multitude of clothing and accessories that belong to fashion giants around the world. One Galle Face is an excellent place to enjoy al fresco dining with menus that offer some of the best dishes in the world. The magnificent views of the Indian Ocean would enhance the experience.
One of the best shopping malls in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Crescat holds a unique allure for its visitors with their seasonal decorations. The three-storey complex transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas Season, making it a popular place to snap that essential Christmassy photograph for your Instagram. Apart from the fascinating shopping experience, you'd also be rewarded with an array of dishes from near and far that would make your taste buds sing.
A lifestyle shopping destination that is developed by John Keells Properties, K Zone is a popular two-storey shopping complex that thrives in Kapuwatta, a bustling suburb of Ja-Ela and Moratuwa. Opened to the public in 2013, it houses some of the most famous retail outlets such as ODEL and DSI Premier. It also has a kids' gaming area where you can buy cotton candy and popcorn. With a dedicated dining area, which offers a range of delicacies from across the globe, plus the cinema, makes it a top-tier destination for relaxation and enjoying the weekends with your loved ones.
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