Shopping centers & Malls, Jeddah
Jeddah is bursting at the seams with the newest craze in the whole shopping experience: "destination malls." Saudi Arabia is a shopper's paradise. The real bargains to be had are at the old souks, and shopping there is a fascinating cultural experience. But on the other side of the cultural coin are the most modern and upscale shopping malls one can imagine. Almost all of these unbelievable malls have a full-scale amusement / entertainment park, fountains and other water features, and separate men's and women's facilities for prayer conveniently located right inside. Several of the malls offer ice skating. The reason for these destination malls, of course, is because shopping is just about the only family activity to do here in Saudi Arabia, besides going to the homes of other members of the family.
Associated with a well-known chain store known as Danube, the Red Sea Mall started operating few years ago only as is known to have three floors in total with eighteen gates for entry, stunning water fountains, aquariums and a huge parking lot for about 4000 vehicles. It consists of astonishing family areas, food courts with several food chains and a lovely section for kids where events are organized specially for them.
Both of these malls are quite different as the Jeddah Mall is smaller and compact in size whereas the Roshan mall is so huge that it would take time for a person to explore it. However, both of them offer family entertainments, and food courts. The Roshan Mall is associated with HyperPanda which is a chain store.
Being a single level mall, Heraa Mall has a wide range of stores to attract people in going there and also has a big food court with a separate children’s section! However,nothing beats the Mall of Arabia. With having a three floor dining area, 330 shops, parking space, a huge enjoyment park, a Snow village where shoppers can enjoy snow, a chain store Geant which offers a large variety of products and activities going on for both the adults and kids, it is said to be the largestand most beautiful mall of Jeddah!
