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12 Of The Best Shopping Malls In Africa

12 Of The Best Shopping Malls In Africa

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Traditional markets are still the dominant choice for African shoppers, but large urban centers from Casablanca to Cape Town have seen a construction boom in malls, with shopping at the heart of it.

A growing demand for upscale malls, each more lavish than the next, are one of the clearest expressions of the growing middle class in many African countries, CNN reports

Investors have turned their attention to retail therapy as the number of expat workers grows in Africa and local spending power increases.

Did you ever wonder what a great mall in Africa looks like? Are they any different from malls elsewhere in the world?

Check out 12 of the best shopping malls in Africa.

Source: Thesouthafrican.com, Howwemadeitinafrica.com

Seaplazadakar.com
Seaplazadakar.com

Sea Plaza, Dakar, Senegal

The Sea Plaza mall is located in a prestigious neighborhood of upscale hotels, and offers views of the sea. Almost a small city in itself, the mall features a casino, a bowling alley, pharmacies and international and local stores. Tripadvisor.com. visitors love the casino.

Abidjan.net
Abidjan.net

Cap Nord, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Cap Nord shopping center has a casino, a supermarket, and even an airport. Abidjan4you.com reports that the mall has a theater where guests can watch magic shows.

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Mercureinternationalgroup.com

 

Cap Sud, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Delis, luxury boutiques and international designers including Hugo Boss, Aldo and Swarovski are some of the attractions at Cap Sud, according to a Lonely Planet review on Petitfute.com. The mall features a wide variety of dining options from a burger house to a gourmet grocery shop.

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Ikejacitymall.com

Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, Nigeria

The largest mall in Lagos, Ikeja City Mall has 22,645 square meters of shops and dining establishments, Rmbwestport.com reports. The mall is home to a Shoprite grocery mart, several beauty salons, a kids entertainment arena and lively bars and cafes.

Logbaby.com
Logbaby.com

Polo Park Mall, Enugu, Nigeria

The Polo Park Mall has a façade made entirely of illuminated windows that light up the street below.The mall’s food court has some of the biggest food chains in Nigeria and abroad, according to CometoNigeria.com. The mall also features meeting and event rooms, banks, beauty salons, clothing stores and a Ferris wheel.

Afrileo.com
Afrileo.com

The Junction, Nairobi, Kenya

The Junction has some chain stores but it is most loved by Tripadvisor.com visitors for its craft market, where buyers can shop for handmade items from local vendors. The mall also has art galleries and trendy cafes, as well as a large movie theater.

Thebestofzambia.com
Thebestofzambia.com

Arcades Shopping Mall, Lusaka, Zambia

The Arcades Shopping Mall is a combination of chain stores including the mega supermarket SPAR, as well as boutique shops. The mall is known for hosting fun outdoor events, including outdoor Sunday markets, and playing host to some funky art galleries. TheBestofZambia.com reports that the mall has over 40 shops and dining establishments.

Mallofarabia.com
Mallofarabia.com

Mall of Arabia, Cairo, Egypt

Mall of Arabia is the largest mall in Egypt, a country that boasts quite a few impressive shopping centers, according to Mallsguide.com. The mall has 400 stores, a supermarket, and a gorgeous outdoor dancing fountain that lights up at night, putting on shows for the shoppers and diners to enjoy.

Tripadvisor.co.uk
Tripadvisor.co.uk

Genena City Mall, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

The mall’s Linkedin.com page lists its impressive features, which show the mall is as much an entertainment and cultural center as a shopping area. Some venues include the King Tutankhamun museum, banks, pharmacies, international shops and a food court. The mall even has residential chalets and its own shuttle.

Pinterest.com
Pinterest.com

The V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

One of the top tourist destinations in Africa, the V&A Waterfront is the site of a working harbor, combining the shiny and new with historic Cape Town. You can watch fishing boats bring in fresh fish and see large container ships being towed in by tugboats. The mall features colonial-era architecture and historic sites such as the Clock Tower and Maritime Museum. Inside you’ll find all the shopping and dining you can handle, along with work and living spaces, says Sa-venues.com.

Durbanzone.co.za
Durbanzone.co.za

Gateway Theater of Shopping, Durban, South Africa

This center has over 400 retail outlets including entertainment and dining venues. Shoppers can also visit this mall for more practical needs, like visiting the eye care facility, or getting their computer fixed at one of the technology centers. The center has its own hotel, the Gateway hotel, and is home to the famous Tony Hawk skate park.

Source: SouthAfrica.net

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Wikimapia.org

Morocco Mall, Casablanca, Morocco

A shopper would need weeks in this mall to take in all it has to offer. The Morocco Mall is the largest mall in Africa. Not quite for those on a budget, it features designers like Dolce and Gabbana and Gucci, but it does have some more wallet-friendly options like H&M according to TripAdvisor.com. The mall is more than just shopping. It has an IMAX 3D movie theater, theme park and aquarium where visitors can scuba dive, according to Journeybeyondtravel.com.