


The world's largest malls with over 500,000 square metres (5,400,000 sq ft) of gross leasable area are in China, Thailand, and the Philippines – more than half again as large as previous contenders such as the Dubai Mall. minimum to be considered a mall, 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m 2), have "mall" in their names – see List of shopping centres in Namibia or List of shopping centres in Zambia for examples. On the other hand, in some countries, many shopping centres less than half or a quarter of the size of the U.S. Not classified as malls are smaller formats such as strip malls and neighborhood shopping centers, and specialized format such as power centers, festival marketplaces, and outlet centers. Super-regional mall Ī super-regional mall is, per the International Council of Shopping Centers, in the US, a shopping mall with over 800,000 sq ft (74,000 m 2) of gross leasable area, three or more anchors, mass merchant, more variety, fashion apparel, and serves as the dominant shopping venue for the region (25 miles or 40 km) in which it is located. The International Council of Shopping Centers classifies two types of shopping centers as malls: regional malls and superregional malls.Ī regional mall is as per the International Council of Shopping Centers, in the United States, a shopping mall with 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m 2) to 800,000 sq ft (74,000 m 2) gross leasable area with at least two anchor stores. 7 World's largest malls by gross leasable area.5.1 "Mall" versus "shopping center/centre".2.2 Downtown pedestrian malls and use of term mall.1.4 List of types of shopping centers (including malls).Successful exceptions have added entertainment and experiential features, added big-box stores as anchors, or converted to other specialized shopping center formats such as power centers, lifestyle centers, factory outlet centers, and festival marketplaces.

Many malls have declined considerably (especially in the United States and Canada), and some have closed and become so-called " dead malls". usage ( India, U.A.E., etc.) and others (Australia, etc.) follow U.K. In the U.K., such complexes are considered shopping centers ( Commonwealth English: shopping centre), though "shopping center" covers many more sizes and types of centers than the North American "mall". The term "mall" originally meant a pedestrian promenade with shops along it (that is, the term was used to refer to the walkway itself which was merely bordered by such shops), but in the late 1960s, it began to be used as a generic term for the large enclosed shopping centers that were becoming commonplace at the time. The local office is acting as the project management consultant (PMC).Interior of Torikeskus shopping mall in Seinäjoki, FinlandĪ shopping mall (or simply mall) is a North American term for a large indoor shopping center, usually anchored by department stores. An US-based architectural firm has designed the scheme. Client has invited pre-qualified contractors to submit bids for the main construction package. This shopping/recreation focus includes another 'experience' for Qatar's mall industry and will include trendy new to market and premium/extravagance style brands, claim to fame stock, prominent café and bistros, cutting edge stimulation settings and lively 'community' open spaces. Situated along Shamal Road (a noteworthy blood vessel street), North Gate is deliberately situated in one of Doha's quickly developing, wealthy neighborhoods.

North Gate Mall is a 'super-regional' shopping and recreation goal of 100,000 square meters of leasable space that highlights an indoor and open air condition for its guests. The project also includes: 398 shops, 15 cinema halls, Visitor attractions including the Crystal Garden, market street dining and Shamal Hall, 2-level car park to accommodate 4,000 cars. It will cover a total built-up area (BUA) of 375,000 square metres. The scope of work of this project involves construction of the shopping mall comprising a podium with two levels of car park, a three-level shopping mall and six numbers of (6 Nos.) five-level office buildings. The Northgate Shopping Mall will be located in Doha, Qatar.
