Certainly shopping in Istanbul is shopping in paradise. From the most famous international brands to the ones manufactured on the back streets of the town, it is possible to find almost any product. Goods are sold in various places from boutiques to pazars (a word you may not heard of before), from shopping malls to street venders’ stands and cover the entire spectrum of prices.
Pasaj are the arcades of the town. They can also be called mini malls or individual department stores and scattered all around the city. Arcades placed either on one-story or multiple-story buildings waiting to be discovered. And also Pazars immediately become the unchangeable shopping sites of the expat women in Turkey.
Shopping malls are very trendy in Istanbul. They all have several cinema halls, fast food arenas, and of course a wide variety of stores. Citizens of Istanbul often like to spend their weekends at crowded malls, particularly the young generation.
Akmerkez
Nispetiye Caddesi, Etiler
+90 (212) 282-0170
Akmerkez is the most popular and exclusive shopping mall in Turkey. It was opened in 1993 and won prizes from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in 1995 and 1998 as “The Best Shopping Mall in Europe” and “The Best Shopping Mall in the World” respectively. It is located at Etiler, one of the most elite residential areas in Istanbul, on a 180.000 sq.mt property. There are more than 240 exclusive shops on the lower four floors; the upper level floors are for reserved as office space and residences.
Carousel
Halit Ziya Uþaklýgil Caddesi
Bakýrköy
+90 (212) 570-8430
Carousel opened in Bakýrköy in 1995 and serves up to 50.000 visitors daily. There are many famous stores and the mall also hosts activities such as talks and live music, as well as art galleries that sell works by both amateurs and professionals. One of the loveliest parts of the Carousel is the merry-go-round in the center; it’s a treat for the whole family!
Galleria
Sahil Yolu, Ataköy
+90 (212) 559-9560
The history of shopping malls in Turkey begins with Galleria. It was opened in 1988 with a dedication ceremony attended by the Prime Minister. Galleria remained the unrivaled champion of modern shopping until Akmerkez opened in 1993. with its 140 stores selling famous brand goods and many recreation areas, including a bowling alley, Galleria mall has not lost any of its popularity despite the opening of many new malls.
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