From being mostly a farmland to a city of malls, the Millennium City of Gurgaon has come a long way and no one’s complaining! Shopping malls in Gurgaon literally define the city and are quite the local attraction for visitors. Hosting some of the world’s best-known brands in apparel, accessories, footwear, electronics and everything else, Gurgaon shopping malls offer an unmatched retail experience. It only helps that they also offer excellent dining and entertainment options for both kids and grown-ups. So don’t just sit in your hotel in Gurgaon; head out and indulge in the most amazing shopping and dining experience now.
Here’s all you need to know about the best shopping malls in Gurgaon:
The Biggest Mall in Gurgaon
1. Ambience Mall, Gurgaon
Ambience Mall, Gurgaon | #1 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
We all know someone who’s been to Ambience, one of the biggest shopping malls in Gurgaon, and they’ve sung praises of this gigantic, vibrant shopping place. And Ambience Mall really is all that they say it is – a happy place filled with the best of brands like Zara, Ritu Kumar, Fab India, Marks & Spencer, MAC, Masaba, Sephora, Steve Madden and many more for you to shop from. Plus, it has a huge food court with several great restaurants like Jamie’s Pizzeria, Mamagoto and Punjab Grill to dine at.
Fun City and Smaaash offer hours of fun for the kids, and PVR multiplex brings to you the best of movies. Regular events at the mall also give the mall-goers something new and fun to get busy with. Be cautioned though as the place can get crowded on weekends. Game it by reaching really early in the day.
- Where: NH 8, Ambience Island, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
On the Mall Mile
The nearly 2.5 km stretch of road dotted with malls, buzzing traffic (and traffic snarls!) and of course, the metro racing right over your head…this is Gurgaon’s Mall Mile on MG Road and ‘the’ place to go to when you want to visit shopping malls in Gurgaon. Here’s the best of the Mall Mile:
2. MGF Metropolitan, Gurgaon
MGF Metropolitan | #2 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
One of the oldest shopping malls in Gurgaon, the MGF Metropolitan takes the cake on the Mile for many reasons – abundance of renowned brands like United Colors of Benetton, Reebok and Meena Bazaar, indie brands like Anantam and Baggit, all-in-one outlets like Shoppers Stop, coffee places right next to the kids’ play area (a blessing for tired moms and dads!) and the PVR multiplex that offers the season’s top movies.
Om Book Store right in front of Barista is stocked with the latest fiction and non-fiction titles plus a whole section for the kiddies and you could lose yourself here! Several casual dining options like Dunkin’ Donuts and Haldiram’s beckon you with goodies, and there’s a Keventer’s to fuel you up on the go. It only helps that the Metropolitan (as it is popularly known) is right next to the MG Road Metro Station.
- Where: MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 9.30 pm
3. DLF City Center, Gurgaon
DLF City Center | #3 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
Right opposite the Metropolitan is DLF City Center, another early one in the mall race in Gurgaon, and a real chill place to hang out with friends. You could watch a movie at the DT multiplex, shop for shoes at various dedicated outlets, hunt down that perfect sari at Meena Bazaar or get the best for your home at the Lifestyle store.
Fabulous eateries like Moti Mahal, Coco Palm’s, Ruby Tuesday and Sbarro among others give you ample dining options and if you just want a coffee, you could get a fabulous one at Barista on the ground floor. The parking is huge and the MG Road Metro Station is right outside so getting here is easy. It’s the getting out that’s the challenge!
- Where: DLF Phase 2, MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: Open 24 hours
4. Gurgaon Central, Gurgaon
Gurgaon Central | #4 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
One of the only shopping malls in Gurgaon focused largely on apparel and accessories, Gurgaon Central has four floors full of it! Casual and formal outfits for women, kids and men come from some of the best designer brands like John Miller, Pepe Jeans, Vero Moda, Global Desi, Indigo Nation and accessories from Ray-Ban, Color Bar, Titan and more.
Offerings vary to match seasons and festivals, and there are great deals for bargain hunters too. When you’re looking to refresh your closet, this shopping mall in Gurgaon is the best place to go to.
- Where: Sector 25, MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: 11.30 am – 9.30 pm
5. MGF Megacity, Gurgaon
MGF Megacity | #5 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
A cavernous space holding a variety of brands for you to shop for your home and wardrobe, several bars and pubs for a fun evening out and arcade game parlors for the kids…there’ll be many reasons for you to visit MGF Megacity, one of the newer shopping malls in Gurgaon that lie on the Mall Mile. Easily accessible by Metro, Megacity has a relaxed vibe that lets you have all the fun without jostling with the crowds.
- Where: DLF Phase 1, MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 11.00 pm
6. Sahara Mall, Gurgaon
Sahara Mall | #6 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
Another one of the oldest shopping malls in Gurgaon, Sahara Mall opened up in 2001 and has since then played to crowds looking for anything from eventful bars and pubs to casual shopping options and delish food choices. Big Bazaar, which occupies 3 floors, is a one-stop shop for families looking to stock up their kitchens and homes with monthly supplies and snacks (so it’s not unusual to see carts full of namkeen and juice packets).
The carnival-like vibe at the mall is further enhanced by carts selling ice creams, masala corn and bakery goods, and the recently added PVR cinema at the top floor ensures you don’t have to go too far for some light entertainment.
- Where: Near Sikanderpur Metro Station, MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 11.00 pm
7. Plaza Mall, Gurgaon
Plaza Mall | #7 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
Home to Fab India’s furnishings outlet, several electronic goods stores and some amazing eateries, Plaza Mall is more of a utility place than one for entertainment. But it’s full of surprises if you give it a chance. One of the older shopping malls in Gurgaon, Plaza offers shoppers a quiet (read ‘sane’!) experience and is a great place to go when you’re on a home improvement project.
- Where: Near MG Metro Station, MG Road, Gurgaon
- When: 11.00 am – 9.00 pm
Other Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
8. DT Mega Mall, Gurgaon
DT Mega Mall | #8 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
Sitting pretty on Golf Course Road, DT Mega Mall is a great choice in shopping malls in Gurgaon. Relaxed and uncluttered, the mall has everything for shoppers – apparel brands like Fab India, Lakshita and Biba; several spas for the tired moms and office-goers, a multiplex and a sprawling food court to chill in.
- Where: DLF Phase 1, Sector 28, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
9. Gold Souk, Gurgaon
Gold Souk | #9 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
The ‘only’ shopping mall in Gurgaon dedicated to jewelry, Gold Souk is the first of its kind in the country. Situated close to MG Road, Gold Souk is about as glittery as it gets with over 100 leading jewelry brands spread across an area of 1,80,000 sq. ft. Here you can find the biggest and the best jewelry brands offering shoppers a mix of both traditional and contemporary pieces and services like restoration and cleaning.
The central portion on the ground floor has a coffee shop to sit and relax at once you’re done with your purchases, and a tidy art gallery showcases works by artists just around the corner.
- Where: Sushant Lok Phase 1, Sector 43, Gurgaon
- When: 11.00 am – 9.00 pm
10. Star Mall, Gurgaon
Star Mall | #10 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
A PVR running the month’s latest blockbusters, awesome brands like Peter England, Vero Moda and Puma among a host of others and some interesting bars and eateries make this one a worth-it shopping mall in Gurgaon to visit. The parking area is huge, and since Star Mall is located on the Delhi-Jaipur highway, it’s easily accessible too. Best for catching a movie on a lazy Sunday, when you don’t want to grapple with the crowds.
- Where: Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, Sector 30, Gurgaon
- When: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
11. Spazedge Mall, Gurgaon
Spazedge Mall | #11 of 11 Best Shopping Malls in Gurgaon
With Big Bazaar, Reliance Trends and several cafes and restaurants, Spazedge Mall on Sohna Road serves the neighborhood well. And it was also one of the first shopping malls in Gurgaon to open on Sohna Road. Populated mostly by local residents and office-goers (many of whom work in the offices within the mall), Spazedge is a great option when you want to spend a day indoors and get some shopping done as well.
- Where: Sohna Road, Gurgaon
- When: 10.30 am- 9.30 pm
Mall hopping can be just as fun as some other entertainment activities, and shopping malls in Gurgaon especially offer enough options for you to spend an entire day. Besides the one listed above, some other shopping malls in Gurgaon that are worth a visit are Grand Mall on MG Road, and JMD Megapolis, Omaxe Gurgaon Mall and Raheja Mall on Sohna Road. Did we miss any? Tell us about it in comments below.
This post was last modified on 03-Apr-2024