Best Shopping Places in Istanbul

What we really appreciate about life in Istanbul is the variety of services and facilities that fit people’s aspirations regardless of their colorful backgrounds, but what about the most frequently asked questions about life in Istanbul, or the city’s services and social facilities, such as Shopping Malls in Istanbul??

So in this article, we will fill your list with a bunch of the best Shopping Malls in Istanbul that you must visit, whether for shopping or to spend quality time with your family.
It’s essential mentioning that Istanbul comprises more than 26 shopping centers all around the city, besides the historical bazaars, which undoubtedly will affect you with their charm. However, in the first article of this series of the best shopping centers in Istanbul, we will give you 6 of the finest shopping centers; let’s start with the first one:

1- Mall of Istanbul:
Location: Başakşehir , Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul is a vast venue mall on a global scale, which is considered the first in Turkey and Europe in terms of internal space; it possesses more than 490 stores that include an extended chain of multinational brands, over 42 dining restaurants, cafes, and bars, an open-air movie theater, and indoor amusement park that suits all different age-groups.

It will be perfect to schedule your vacation according to the summer concerts that Mall of Istanbul hosts in its theater; the atmosphere is absolutely energetic and joyous.

2- Form Istanbul Shopping Mall:
Location: Bayrampaşa , Istanbul

What puts Forum Istanbul shopping mall on top of the list is the integrated services gathered all in one spot, while the compound of Forum Istanbul shopping mall possesses both Ikea and Decathlon’s whole building (Brand of sportswear and accessories).

Forum Istanbul shopping mall owns more than 270 shops and many amusement centers for children and adults; you will find the LEGO world, the aquariums, an interactive amusement park, and many more surprises worth your time.

3- Emaar Shopping Mall:
Location: Uskudar, Istanbul

Emaar AVM is one of the luxury shopping malls in Turkey; it possesses the exclusive elite global brands with more than 197 shops, such as the premium Harry Winston, French Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and many other elite shops, with an open-air avenue for fine restaurants and cafes, plus one of the largest aquariums in Istanbul that host a tropical zoo, in addition to cinema halls, kid playground and the Museum of Illusion that trust us will mess with your mind.

4– Metropool Shopping Mall
Location: Atasehir, Istanbul

The Metropol Shopping Center is a multi-use compound That includes several residential towers and others dedicated to commercial offices, one of which is considered the tallest tower in Europe and Turkey, with 69 floors overlooking Istanbul with a charming view.

The most distinguishing feature of Metropol Shopping Center is the several children’s entertainment hubs; also, there are many special exhibitions and interactive game halls, in addition to the shopping center that includes more than 140 shops that host many international and local brands in addition to the extravagant avenue and also comprises more than 44 restaurants from global cuisines, 20 of which are open-air, so spending a Saturday night with friends in Metropol is an excellent idea, you should not leave Istanbul before you live this experience.

5- Cevahir Shopping Mall:
Location: Sisle, Istanbul

Cevahir Shopping Mall is one the list large and most famous shopping centers in Istanbul for both Turks and foreigners alike; actually, what makes Cevahir Mall a favorite attraction for many is its prominent location in the heart of Istanbul, nearby the Metro station and Metrobus, which gave the visitors the easy accessibility to the rich number of stores in Cevaihr Mall, which are around 343 shops, 48 restaurants, besides all that, Cevhair comprised multi entertaining facilities, like cinema halls, a bowling hall, and a theater.

6- Zourlu Center Shopping Mall:
Location: Besiktas, Istanbul

Zourlu Center Shopping Mall actually shares the same central features with Cevahir Mall, while both are located in the city center of Istanbul; besides the focal location of Zorlu Center, it also has an ease of access; it’s 5 mins walking to the metro station and Metrobus line, which is located underneath the mall.

But in terms of luxurious services, Zorlu center shopping mall intersects with Emaar Shopping Mall conceptually due to the unique and premium Haute Couture fashion houses of international designers, as well as the fine cuisines that are dedicated to gourmets who can distinguish the perfection once they recognize it

Last but not least, as we told you at the beginning, there is a long list that does not end, today we have provided you with only six shopping centers, but there is definitely more, so all you should do is contact us, and our team will always be ready to answer all your questions about different tours that you can enjoy with MaxGear.