Joanna James
A host of shimmering glass shopping malls await the travellers headed to the island of Sri Lanka, at its bustling metropolis of Colombo. Set your inner shopaholic free and treat yourself to some self-indulgent retail therapy that will have you shopping till your feet can't take it anymore.
The seven-storeyed shopping, dining and entertainment paradise
Although nowadays it is not that majestic, Majestic City was the first top-grade shopping mall in Colombo, even though this commercial capital of the country is home to several other ritzy alternatives today. The orange, palm-tree-lined frontage remains as the original Colombo mall in the hearts of thousands of locals. Spanning across a whopping 250,000 square feet, the seven-storeyed shopping centre houses an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment options, including a movie theatre, a game arcade and over 100 designer shops as well as modest stores.
Sri Lanka's largest shopping destination
Heaven on earth for shopaholic locals and tourists alike, Colombo City Centre Mall is Sri Lanka's first international mall as well as the largest shopping destination in the country. Colombo City Centre is what they call a "mixed-use development", as the 47-storeyed edifice houses, not just a shopping mall but also a 164-room hotel and 192 residential apartments. The ultramodern lifestyle destination treats you to a world-class combination of shopping, culinary and entertainment experiences, awaiting your indulgence.
Indulge in opulent oceanfront shopping
Sitting in front of the azure blue Indian Ocean, Marino Mall will quickly grab your eye with its shimmering glass facade. While the frontage of the mall alone is a treat for your senses, the real goodies lie inside, awaiting you. Aside from the wealth of shopping and dining options, the biggest draw of the mall is its VR gaming centre and the 9D cinema. The oceanfront mall also treats you to a fantastic vantage point to marvel at the stunning seascape. You could also find some of the best hotels in Colombo in the vicinity, such as Mandarina Colombo, that make your shopping much easier.
Colombo's newest luxury shopping destination
Fronting the scenic Galle Face Green and the wide-open seas, One Galle Face Mall is the most recent mall to enter Colombo's host of top-notch shopping centres. Well-heeled shopaholics yearning for high-end international designer brands should certainly swing by this world-class shopping centre and it will never disappoint you. The mall's setting in the most sought-after neighbourhood of Colombo also adds to your luxury shopping experience.
Enjoy a dose of retail therapy in the heart of Colombo
Lying in the heart of Kollupitiya in Colombo, Liberty Plaza is the first-ever shopping complex to be constructed on the tear-drop island of Sri Lanka. Despite the fact that more modern shopping centres have taken over the luxury shopping scene in Colombo, Liberty Plaza still remains one of the top-notch malls in the city for both international and local brands.
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