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Shopping Malls in Istanbul

Turkey's most beautiful city, Istanbul is not only mesmerizing, but it is also famous for its shopping scene. Although people prefer shopping malls close to their homes and popular shopping malls close to public transportation routes, some large shopping centers attract a lot of attention due to their quality even if they are far away from the city center. The shopping malls in Istanbul that have opened in the past few years have become a popular destination for tourists, with entertainment venues, cinemas and cultural activities preferred by families with children, especially on the weekends. These multifunctional shopping centers in Istanbul will ensure you have a great time on your Istanbul visit.

Ekim Erkan
Ekim Erkan
April 1, 2021 • 4 min
Shopping Malls in Istanbul


Istinye Park Shopping Center


Istinye Park is located in Sarıyer district, one of the most beautiful districts of Istanbul, and the shopping center, which is easy to access, is also the meeting point of world-famous fashion houses.


Istinye Park is one of the shopping centers that appeal to the high class. In addition to many world-famous stores such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs, you can have fun with cafes and cinemas and taste delicious world cuisines with your loved ones. The shopping center also has the famous Nusr-Et restaurant, which is an Insta-famous restaurant for its various meat dishes and table top food shows.


Forum İstanbul


The shopping center located in the Bayrampaşa district of Istanbul is the largest shopping center in Europe. Forum Istanbul, which stands out with its many store options, has a special platform where you can ice skate in winter and also entertainment areas such as a giant aquarium with sharks. Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life Aquarium Istanbul are located inside Forum Istanbul. Especially Sea Life Istanbul is a great place for your children to learn more about marine life while you enjoy a cup of coffee by the coffee shop upstairs! 


Cevahir Shopping Center


The Shopping Center in Mecidiyeköy is the second largest in Europe and the eighth largest in the world. There are approximately 224 stores in the shopping mall, and the six-story shopping center considers the comfort of the guests who will come by car with its 2500 vehicle capacity closed car park under the ground.


There are many world-famous stores in Cevahir Shopping Center such as Mango, Zara, Bershka, Oxxo, English Home, Zen Diamond, İpekyol. With its food court, cinema, theater halls, the entertainment world, cosmetics, home decoration, sports product stores, and sports halls, it offers its guests beyond a shopping center, but an extraordinary experience.


 


Emaar Square Mall


Emaar Square Mall, Turkey, and the world, offering tourists an unforgettable experience for shopping, entertainment, and food destination. Emaar Square, which hosts various brands of Italian, French, German, American, and many parts of the world; creates both a traditional and a modern environment by including Turkish brands in its field.


Another aspect is the center. With many entertainment, music, art, culture, and fashion events it organizes, it includes production and enjoyment as much as consumption. While concerts, conversations, collections, and design promotions are organized for adults in the shopping center; It is also possible to find fun and informative activities for children. The only competitor of Emaar Square Mall is the age-old Grand Bazaar!


Save Your Money and Time with Istanbul Tourist Pass!


While Istanbul Tourist Pass gives you access to more than 85 attractions, it still saves you money. You save 75% thanks to the Istanbul Tourist Pass. You will also save a lot of time with the Pass and you will not have to stand in ticket queues. Moreover, The Istanbul Tourist Pass includes an Istanbul airport shuttle bus transfer from Istanbul Airport to the city center. The Pass provides you with several services to make your trip to Istanbul easygoing and worthwhile. All you have to do is to enjoy it!

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