Malls are one of the most convenient ways of shopping and are a sign of progress in any country. Nairobi has numerous malls across town, and here is a list of the top 10 malls in the city!
#10 Thika Road Mall
Located at Roysambu, the Thika Road Mall houses Kenya’s first 7-D movie theatre, along with some iconic brands like Burger King, Carrefour and Java House, among others. It also has more than a hundred brands under one roof with restaurants, clothing and fashion stores, as well as some banks.
#9 West End Mall
The gorgeous West End Mall is a shopper’s paradise for the residents of Kisumu, situated on the corner of Got Huma Road and Achieng Oneko Road. It houses some world-class brands like Woolworths, City Walk, and Creambell. Tourists can also benefit from the mall as it is situated right next to one of the best hotels in the city, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking Kisumu.
#8 The Hub Karen
The Hub Karen is one of the chicest malls in not just Nairobi, but the entirety of Kenya. A special attraction to families, the mall has an indoor amusement park to keep the children busy while their parents shop in more than 85 retail stores, which include fashion, groceries, fine dining, and entertainment.
#7 The Junction
As the name suggests, this mall is located at the junction of Ngong Road, Naivasha Road, and King’ara Road, with over a hundred retail outlets to meet all types of needs.
#6 Sarit Centre
The Sarit Centre is the oldest mall in Kenya, established in 1983. It also used to be the biggest mall in Kenya. It is located in Nairobi’s Westlands. With about twenty-five thousand visitors every day, the Sarit Centre has many options to choose from as far as entertainment is concerned. It has a 300-seater cinema hall, various food courts, as well as an exhibition centre.
#5 Galleria
The Galleria shopping mall is a multi-story mall, offering numerous choices for shopping, entertainment, dining, and other lifestyle choices. It houses the globally popular brand KFC, as well as local favourites like Carrefour, Java, and Brewbistro. Located at the junction of Lang’ata and Magadi Road, shoppers can choose to visit more than 70 outlets.
#4 Village Market
Deemed as one of the best malls in Kenya, the Village Market has more than 150 outlets across three floors, complete with an outdoor food court and a fitness centre. Located in the diplomatic zone of Gigiri, the mall is flocked by tourists and diplomats, especially because of its proximity to the Tribe Hotel.
#3 Westgate
The Westgate mall has come back better and stronger after a tragic incident in 2013, after which the mall had to undergo major repairs for around two years and reopened in 2015. With more than 90 stores across five floors, not only is the Westgate mall a sound choice for shopping, it is also a symbol of Kenya’s resilient spirit.
#2 Garden City Mall
The Garden City mall is the second largest mall in all of Kenya and is a paradise for people of all ages. Special amenities like a 3-acre recreational park, as well as residential and corporate spaces within the mall, are just the tip of the iceberg since the Garden City Mall also has more than 120 local and international luxury brands to leave their visitors spoilt for choice. It is located on the Nairobi-Thika highway. Set in Garden City, off the Thika Super Highway exit, Mi Vida is a residential complex with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, designed with the idea of convenience and luxurious lifestyles. With Nairobi’s central business district just a short drive away, living at Mi Vida Homes offers the perfect balance between work and peaceful living.
#1 Two Rivers Mall
The Two Rivers Mall is officially the largest mall in Kenya, with a variety of food and dining outlets, along with fashion stores, health and beauty outlets, and multiple banks. Children also love the mall for its play areas, while adults can conduct business in the grand corporate park.
Originally published at http://realestateandepc.wordpress.com on February 4, 2022.
