Istanbul shopping malls

There are so many shopping centers in Istanbul that you don’t need to look for them because you will find a shopping center on every street you walk!

In this article, I will go on a journey in the world of shopping malls in Istanbul to introduce you to the best of them. From the most famous shopping centers to the suitable options for economical purchases, I will provide complete information so you can have the best shopping experience during your trip to this city.

List of shopping malls in Istanbul

For your convenience, I have prepared a complete list of shopping malls in Istanbul so you can get to know them at a glance.

List of outlets in Istanbul

Outlets are among the cheapest shopping centers in Istanbul. But some of them are bigger and have more facilities than others, and that’s why they are more expensive. I have included the names of the best outlets in the list below.

In the following, I will introduce you to some of the shopping malls in Istanbul that are better than others and share my experience of visiting them with you.

Mall of Istanbul

The construction of Istanbul Mall took three years, and it started working in 2014. About 60,000 people visit it daily, and it can be concluded that this shopping center is one of the busiest shopping centers in Istanbul.

Istanbul Mall is not just a shopping mall but an indoor city in the heart of Istanbul where everything can be found easily. Top Turkish and international brands in this shopping center sell various products such as clothing, electronics, entertainment, food, sportswear, watches, underwear and home decoration.

I got lost on my first visit to this shopping center, and I didn’t know where I was, so if you don’t want to experience the same feeling, it’s better to know that the first floor of this center is dedicated to all kinds of clothes, hygiene products, and products needed by women. Famous brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Toys Shop have branches on this floor.

The second floor of this shopping center is dedicated to men’s clothing and accessories. Various brands such as Abdullah Kiğılı, Altınyıldız Classics, Pierre Cardin and Ramsey have branches on this floor.

After exploring this shopping center, you can go to the third floor and eat at well-known restaurants such as Burger King, HD İskender, Kasap Döner and McDonald’s.

Among the other facilities of this mall are the largest indoor amusement park in Turkey, 16 movie theatres, a bowling alley, an ice skating rink and Jurassic Park.

The Istanbul Shopping Center complex mall is significant, and you must spend a lot of time visiting all its parts. I suggest you visit the website www.mallofistanbul.com.tr/en before going to this mall and find out about the existence of your favourite brands and their location.

Zorlu Center shopping center

This shopping center is Istanbul Mall’s main competitor, and there is fierce competition between them. Even now, Zorlu Center is much better than Istanbul Mall in some cases. One of these things is this shopping center’s beautiful and unique architecture, which is much more modern and attractive than the Istanbul Mall.

Another essential feature of this shopping center is having a 5-star and very luxurious hotel on the upper floors, which has attracted the attention of many tourists.

During my visit to this mall, I saw many stores, but among the most important ones were Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Beymen, Atelier Rebul, Vakko, COS and Moncler.

In the table below, I have included a guide to the floors of this mall so that you can easily access what you want.

Note: Pay attention to the fact that you may see the sale of other products on some floors; for example, most cosmetic stores are located on the -1 floor, but there are some cosmetic shops on the -2 and the ground floors.

By visiting the website www.zorlucenter.com.tr you can get information about all the brands available in this shopping center.

Istinye Park Shopping Center

Istinye shopping center in Istanbul has four floors with a luxurious design. This shopping center’s interior and exterior design are entirely modern and European.

This shopping center is one of the most expensive shopping centers in Istanbul, and the presence of brands such as Armani, Dior, Chanel and Gucci can easily recognize this.

I spent a whole day visiting the stores and other parts of this mall because parts like the large aquarium of this complex with more than 10 thousand species of aquatic animals and the world’s longest water tunnel took much of my time.

The stores of this shopping center are located in two parts, outdoor and indoor, and there are modern and traditional quality restaurants in this complex.

Even though Istinye Park shopping center is on the list of the most luxurious arcades in Istanbul, you can buy from this commercial complex at a high discount at the end-of-the-season auction.

This shopping center is closed on Sundays, and as you get closer to the end of the week, the environment inside this passage becomes more crowded. So, choose the first and middle days of the week to go to Istinye Park. If you want to go to this shopping center, use the floor guide I have placed below.

The ground floor of the Istinye Park Shopping Center

Luxury and expensive brands:

1. BERENICE: In the field of underwear
2. CALVIN KLEIN: In the field of perfumes
3. CHANEL: In the field of fashion and perfume
4. COS: In the field of clothing
5. LACOSTE: In the field of clothing and perfume

Mid luxury brands:

1. ZARA: In the field of fashion and clothing.
2. mBenetton: In the field of clothing
3. SEVIL: Fashion

First floor of Istinye Park shopping center

Luxury and expensive brands:

1. CHANEL: In the field of perfume
2. DIOR: In the field of clothing, perfume and cosmetics
3. Gucci: In the field of perfumery and women’s clothing
4. LORO PIANA: In the field of men’s clothing
5. Dolce & Gabbana: In the field of fashion

Mid luxury brands:

1. MIU MIU: In the field of women’s shoes and clothing
2. HOGAN: In the field of sports equipment

The basement floor of an Istinye Park shopping center

1. Camper: In the field of shoes
2. GAP: In the field of clothing
3. Koton: In the field of clothing
4. Louis Vuitton: In the field of clothing

The -2 floor of the Istinye Park shopping center

1. In addition to perfumes, cosmetics and clothes, electronic devices are offered on this floor. Also, in this section, you can find Turkish brands. The price level of all these brands is average.
2. The most important and popular brands in this class are:
3. Altin Yatak: In the field of home appliances, No. 43
4. Alfawax: cosmetics store
5. Beko: In the field of home appliances
6. Karaca: In the field of women’s clothing

Emaar Square shopping center

Emaar Square is another luxury shopping center in Istanbul, in the Asian part of the city and the Üsküdar area. This shopping center is very similar to shopping centers in Dubai, especially Dubai Mall, so that it can compete with them.

In terms of the variety of brands and stores, Emaar Square is no less than other shopping centers in Istanbul, so during my visit to this shopping center, I saw famous brands such as Adidas, ADL, Benton, Bershka, Cartier, Columbia, Gucci, Guess, Hermès, Joker Toys, Cotton, LC Waikiki, Mac, Massimo Dutti, Maui, Mark & ​​Spencer, Pandora, Paşabahçe, Puma, Zara, Zara Home, Samsonite, Skechers, etc.

Cafes:  Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, Caffe Nero, Kasap Döner, House Cafe, I&Pizza, Waffle Shop and Big Chef made it difficult for me to choose food.

Entertainment: Cinema, aquarium, fun lab amusement park and virtual reality room are the leading entertainment of this shopping center where all people from 7 years to 70 years can have fun.

Facilities: restaurant reservation service (free), bellhop service (free), wheelchair (free), stroller (free), power bank (free), security service (free), VIP transportation, daily delivery service (over 2500 lira purchase, the service is free.), daily city tour, daily car rental, travel services, air taxi services, VIP events, VIP sports events, CIP lounge, airport VIP services, jet, helicopter and boat rentals, luxury car and limousine rentals, services Reservation, valet parking and driver services are among the incredible facilities and services of this shopping center.

Products are available in this shopping center: everything you want is here. You can buy everything from books and toys to men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, entertainment devices, electronic equipment, jewelry, watches, cosmetics and health products.

Istanbul Cevahir Shopping Mall

This shopping center has six floors, and with an area of ​​more than 350,000 square meters, it is considered one of the largest shopping centers in Istanbul and Europe.

During my visit to this shopping center, I saw many stores that I wanted to categorize into 18 product groups, including women’s and men’s clothing, children’s clothing, toys, underwear, bags and shoes, accessories, perfumes, cosmetics and hygiene products, jewelry, watches and glasses, sportswear, home appliances and electronic appliances.

The number of brands available in this mall is so large that it is better to visit the website istanbulcevahir.com to see all of them.

Brands such as Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Spur Street, Levi’s, Fine Sports and Skechers sell sports equipment such as clothes and shoes.

Brands such as Columbia, Breshka, Massimo Dutti, LC Waikiki, Cotton, Pool & Beer and Zara are also among the clothing stores.

Prominent cosmetics brands such as Florama, Sephora, Rosen’s, Victoria’s Secret, Gratis, Golden Rose, etc., have also branches in this shopping center.

You can even shop at the famous Toy Shop. On this complex’s first to third floors, you can buy home furnishings from stores such as Home Sweet Home, LCW Home, English Home, Tantitoni, Zara Home, etc.

Tefal, Samsung, Arçelik, Teknosa, Siemens, Electrolux, etc., have branches on different cevahir floors.

Features of the jewelry shopping center:

1. ATM
2. Baby care room
3. Elevator
4. Three special elevators for the disabled
5. Hair salon (Kuaför) on the first floor
6. Shoe wax (Ayakkabı Bakımı) on the first floor
7. Dry cleaning (Kuru temizlemeci) on the first floor
8. Closet )Soyunma( on the second and third floors
9. Prayer room (cami) on the second floor
10. Pharmacy (Eczane) on the basement floor. The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.
11. Tailoring (Terzi) on the first floor
12. Baby carriage (Bebek ARABASI)
13. Free internet
14. Parking with a capacity of 2,500 cars
15. Cafe and restaurant
16. Amusement park
17. Cinema

In conclusion

I introduced a lot of shopping centers to you in this article. Still, this number may be less than half of the shopping centers in Istanbul because there are plenty of shopping centers, each with a unique feature and story.

To learn more about other shopping malls in Istanbul, read the articles “Cheap Shopping Malls in Istanbul” and “Fake market Istanbul“.