Modern shopping is not only about successful acquisitions, but also about great relaxation and entertainment. It's no secret that shopping malls have already become an invariable place for families to spend their weekends. In large areas there are cinema halls, amusement parks, bowling alleys, restaurants, attractions, fountains of unimaginable beauty and even attractions. In addition, it is an important part of the municipal infrastructure. The third millennium is hard to imagine without hypermarkets, and their number is increasing every year. Developers compete in functionality, decoration, and in addition, they are waging a sophisticated war for the title of the largest shopping center in Russia. And of course, they are all in Moscow.
1 Location. Huge cylindrical aquarium in Aviapark
The shopping and entertainment complex is located on the territory of the Khodynka field, on the site of the former central airfield named after Frunze. It was opened in 2014 and is visited by over 40,000 people every day. The facade of the building looks rather gray, howeverthe construction concept of the plan is made at the highest level. Due to its scale, the complex is considered outstanding, and at the moment it is the largest shopping center in Russia. It is for this reason that almost all premises are rented out. There are over 500 stores on the territory, and Auchan, Obi, M-Video, Karo are considered to be anchor tenants. Occupied area - 400 sq. m., retail - 227 sq. m.
Its main attraction is a large cylindrical aquarium, 23 m high and 6 m in diameter, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world. It has approximately 2500 fish swimming and 370,000 liters of sea water. In addition, there is a family entertainment center and a multiplex (17 halls) cinema "Karo Film". The official website is always available: contacts, poster, list of boutiques. Photos of the largest shopping center can be seen in the article.
The shopping center owns a large underground parking lot for 5,000 cars. The nearest metro stations are "CSKA", "Airport". Located at: Khodynsky Boulevard Street, 4.
2nd place. Exceptional Ferris wheel in Vegas
A couple of years ago, the question of which shopping center was the largest would have been answered - Vegas. This is a project of the Crocus Group, and it is located at the intersection of the Moscow Ring Road and Kashirskoye Highway. The retail space covers 180,000 sq. m, a single building area - 396,000 sq. m.territories created:
- two-level extreme amusement park;
- ice arena;
- 19m drop tower;
- 18m ferris wheel.
The current entertainment area also contains the Luxor cinema hall, which consists of 9 halls, and a playground has been organized for the smallest guests. A fascinating difference from other ensembles is the presence of the Walk of Fame, where various stars have already signed. The zoning concept of the square represents the culture of different peoples, which each guest can get to know better:
- Oriental Bazaar - 6200 sq. m.
- Ginza, night street - 7800 sq. m.
- "Street of Jewelers" - 1350 sq. m.
- Fashion Avenue - 10,200 sq. m.
- Amusement park - 5000 sq. m.
The huge media façade, built by Philips experts, makes it possible to show not only marketing videos and image screensavers, but also online events. Various events are held here, the stars of Muz-TV, TNT, Ru. TV perform, musical projects, flash mobs, and fairs are presented. A colossal number of boutiques will not leave indifferent, including the most demanding shopaholic, here you will find an outfit for every taste and wallet.
For 7 years of its existence, the center has become a winner in various nominations, has a large number of awards and until recently was the largest shopping center in Russia. It is designed for middle-class consumers, and among the tenants of 400 domestic and internationalstamps.
Nearest station: Molodezhnaya metro station, Arbatsko-Pokrovsky direction, from which there are free buses. The three-story free car park contains 7,500 lots. Location: 24 km of the Moscow Ring Road.
3rd place. Large ice arena in "MEGA - Belaya Dacha"
This is one of the well-known MEGA shopping centers in the capital, which until 2010 bore the title of the largest shopping center in Russia. Anchor employers: Ob, Auchan, Ikea, Stockman. This is a development project of the Russian company Belaya Dacha and IKEA. This venue has over 330 tenants and international iconic brands.
The amusement park has:
- Kinostar cinema (15 screens);
- billiards;
- bowling;
- Crazy Park.
One of the attractions is the skating rink, where classes are held, and you can also have fun with friends and family. Annually, the shopping center receives more than 12 million visitors. The Auchan retail chain occupies 2 floors here, but this does not interfere with the harmonious combination of entertainment and retail functions. Here everyone will find a suitable occupation for themselves and will feel comfortable.
Nearest metro stations: Kuzminki, Lyublino, Vykhino. There is ample parking for 8750 places on the territory. Address: 14 km of the Moscow Ring Road, Belye Dachi microdistrict.
4 place. "Panda Park" in the shopping center "Riviera"
The area covers 298,000 sq. m, leased trading area -100 sq. m. Here people and guests of the capital prefer to spend weekends with children. It opened in 2016, and its construction was carried out for 10 years. From the outside, the building looks like a wave of the sea, while the interior is white and sparkling from the inside. Anchor tenants of one of the largest shopping and entertainment centers: L'Etoile, Uyuterra, Cinema Park, Auchan, M-Video, Detsky Mir, Panda Park. The territory provides many unique entertainment:
- Exhibition space "Art box" - spectacular author's lamps, metal structures, open engineering communications were specially created for it.
- Cyberspace interactive entertainment center - for gamers, where presentations of game novelties, contests, master classes and much more take place.
- Trampoline Arena Just Jump - allows you to have fun and interesting time not only for children, but also for adults.
- Autodoc Outdoor Playground - Airbus A320 Simulator fully reproduces the physical sensations of turbulence, takeoff and landing with the utmost precision.
- Pottery studio.
- Mirror maze.
- Children's City "Kidburg".
- Contact zoo - collected a wide variety of representatives of the animal world.
- Rope complex "Panda Park" - exciting games and outdoor activities are being conducted. All routes are different and designed for both children for children and adults, which allows you to use a huge number of extreme participants.
Attendance - more than 18,000 people a day. From metro"Avtozavodskaya" runs a direct free bus. There is a three-story underground parking that can accommodate 3,000 cars (the first 3 hours are free). Address: Avtozavodskaya street, building 16-18, TTK.
Vegas Crocus City, which is located at 66 km of the Moscow Ring Road and, like the first one, is divided into multifunctional areas: Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Fashion Avenue, can also be attributed to the fourth place. It covers an area of 283,000 sq. m, trader's - 111,000 sq. m.
5 place. Columbus on Warsaw Highway
One of the largest shopping and entertainment centers in Moscow opened in 2015 and has a very convenient location - within walking distance from the Varshavskaya and Prazhskaya metro stations. The architecture makes it possible to maximize the penetration of natural sunlight, and from the windows of absolutely all floors - an excellent view. This is the latest generation of commercial hub, which includes a family-friendly entertainment center with an area of over 6000 square meters. m. Here are:
- carousels;
- skating rink;
- terrarium;
- children's goods gallery.
Over 300 stores and over 30 cafeterias. "Kinomax" is located in 14 comfortable cinema halls, where an extensive repertoire of films is broadcast. Anchor employers: M-Video, OK, Decathlon. "Columbus" occupies 6 floors and has a capacious two-level parking for 2600 zones for cars.
6 place. Wholesale Lawn
To this top largest shopping mallsthe exhibition center of wholesale and retail trade and recreation "Luzhayka" can be considered. It is located at 32 km of the Moscow Ring Road and covers an area of 250,000 sq. m., trade is carried out on 90,000 sq. m. It is comfortable to make purchases for both ordinary guests and trading companies. Available:
- comfortable entrances;
- storage buildings;
- freight lifts;
- car park is designed for 3,000 cars.
A characteristic feature of this shopping center is that the first floor is predominantly wholesale trading activities, and some shops are located on the second floor. In addition, there is a "Farmer's Market", which occupies more than 7000 square meters. m. And for entertainment with the family there is a trampoline center, an oceanarium and an entertainment club equipped with computer games, attractions.
7 place. Universal complex "Kuntsevo Plaza"
This is a multifunctional multi-storey commercial center designed not only for trading activities, but also for business activities. There are a large number of shops, apartments, representative offices and areas for a good rest. The IFC-space is designed for both local residents and business people. The program takes into account the achievement of the highest standards of performance in the field of social and environmental development. Total area - 245,000 sq. m, retail - 65,000 sq. m. Anchor tenants: "Auchan", "Mori Cinema" and entertainment center for children "Kosmik", in which:
- gambling races are underway;
- there are carousels;
- 5D cinema;
- 4-level maze;
- bowling club;
- gaming platforms;
- billiard tables.
This commercial center stands out for its futuristic design on the outside and extraordinary building solutions from American artists on the inside. Mori Cinema regularly shows the latest worldwide film distribution, hosts cultural events, premiere screenings and meetings with your favorite artists.
Located within walking distance from the metro station "Molodyozhnaya". Location: Yartsevskaya street, house 19.
8 place. "Golden Babylon", Rostokino
It was opened in 2009 and has an optimal location close to Sviblovo and Babushkinskaya metro stations. This is a place where mass events are often held, in which popular media personalities participate. Occupied area - 240,000 sq. m, leased retail space - 170,000 sq. m.
Open:
- large cinema with 14 screens;
- Kosmozar network of sports and entertainment clubs for laser battles;
- trampoline complex;
- Madagascar playground;
- petting zoo and Legorod;
- an innovative play space where you can rent a hoverboard, segway and other wonder devices.
Anchor tenants: Stockmann, OK, Media Markt, Castorama, H&M, Luxor. The special complex accommodates more than 400 boutiques with various products, the Luxor cinema, a large number of cafeterias and restaurants, and in addition, a significant entertainment area. A characteristic feature is the Azbuka Fermy gastronomic market, where every day you can buy various fresh farm products.
From the VDNKh metro station, visitors are transported by a free bus. Three-level parking is designed for 4800 cars. Address: Prospekt Mira, 211.
9th place
Considering the 9th place in the top of the largest shopping centers in Moscow, it is impossible to ignore such huge objects as:
- "City of Lefortovo" on Entuziastov Highway, Building 12, Building 2, next to the Aviamotornaya metro station. Occupies 340,000 m2 Leasable space – 99,000 m2.
- Vegas Kuntsevo, 55th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road, 231,000 m2, leased – 113,000 m2.
- Rio, Dmitrovskoe shosse, 163, building A (82 km) – 220,000 m2, rent – 105,000 m2.
- Mega Khimki, Leningradskoe shosse, 72 km of the Moscow Ring Road. Area – 211,000 m2.
- Metropolis, Leningradskoye shosse, 16, building A, building 4, 205,000 m22, rent – 80,000 m2.
- Gagarinsky, Vavilov street, 3, Leninsky Prospekt metro station – 200,000 m2, rent – 70,000 m2.
All of them, without exception, deserve to be on this list. These shopping centers have large areas with large cinemas, spacious parking lots, children's entertainment centers, comfortable restaurants and boutiques of popular brands.
10th place. "Gallery" in St. Petersburg
Unique and mostthe large shopping center of St. Petersburg "Gallery", on Ligovsky Prospekt, house 30, building A. It is not inferior to the Moscow giants. Located on 192,000 sq. m, retail space - 96,400 sq. m, and in addition, a parking lot for 1200 cars. Opened in 2010, more than 25 million people visit it every year. It is within walking distance from Ploshchad Vosstaniya and Ligovskiy Prospekt metro stations. The five-story building offers visitors endless opportunities for family vacations and shopping:
- modern cinema "Rovesnik" for 10 screens;
- "Butterfly Park";
- children's amusement park;
- cafes and restaurants;
- 27 lane bowling.
In 2011, this particular shopping center was recognized as one of the best commercial properties at the International Exhibition Mall Awards.
