Joanna James
A tour around a shopping mall in Sri Lanka offers a bit more to your every-day shopping experience – well, it's much more than a quick errand to stock up on your necessities; it's pretty much a lifestyle helps one get in touch with the latest entertainment and fashion trends.
Being one of the oldest of its kind in Sri Lanka, Majestic City Mall will bring you a diverse range of products under one roof. It is where one could purchase the latest products released by luxe brands back in the 90s. Although you may find several other shopping malls in the country that it becomes quite difficult to choose one over the other (especially as they offer competitive amenities and deals), Majestic City was the only mall back in the day where everyone came to purchase hard-to-find, fancy items from quality clothing materials to the latest household items.
Liberty Plaza is pretty popular among those who work and roam about in Colpetty and Bambalapitiya areas. Its modern façade and contemporary interior will trick you into believing that it's one of the latest additions to the collection of shopping malls in Sri Lanka, but it's actually the oldest of its kind in the country! It is easily reachable from Galle Road it is quite common to see locals and foreigners wandering along its mind-grabbing aisles, offering a plethora of products from high-quality tea and authentic electronics to camping gear and fashion accessories.
Crescat Boulevard is acclaimed as one of the most remarkable shopping malls in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is particularly noteworthy for its stunning seasonal décor; the whole complex, which comprises of three storeys, transforms into an entirely different world during the Christmas season, complete with various decorations to share the holiday spirit with everyone. It offers picturesque backdrops making sure you can snap that essential Christmassy photographs with your friends and family. Apart from these holiday experiences and the fantastic shopping ops available, you can also try out its delectable range of dishes, comprising of culinary traditions from near and far.
K-Zone comes in the form of a modern two-storey complex, conveniently located near Ja-Ela, a suburb of Colombo. It was developed by John Keells Properties and was opened to the public in 2013. It houses some of the retail outlets that are also local favourites such as ODEL, Hameedia, and Baskin-Robbins. One may also come across individual sellers offering comfortable neck pillows to decorative potted-plants and books to self-portraits. Families and groups of friends are seen waltzing around, eating popcorn or ice-cream. A dedicated food court is also housed here offering delicious dishes – the chicken korma with naan is a must-try here.
One Galle Face is a recent addition for the lifestyle scene in Sri Lanka consisting of seven-storeys with sophisticated interior designs. It's one of the best places that unite people under one roof, regardless of their cravings and needs as this place caters to all of them.
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