The largest and most popular shopping malls in Almaty City

Where in Almaty, in one place, can you go shopping, eat food, go to the cinema, and, perhaps, take a break from the children by leaving them at the children's center while shopping? Of course, in shopping and entertainment centers (shortened SEC). Because the trip is not complete if you don’t go shopping and don’t try different types of cuisines. So, we introduce you to the best shopping centers in the southern metropolis.

Esentai Mall

Esentai Mall is one of the most luxurious malls in Central Asia. This mall has a unique atmosphere. It’s because world brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior, and Moncler are exclusively represented here, and there is also a three-level Saks Fifth Avenue store. The Ritz-Carlton Almaty Hotel, the Esentai Tower business center, a fitness club, and a spa are in the same area. This mall is not only about shopping; what’s more, it has children's entertainment areas, more than a dozen places to eat, and 11 cinema halls.

"Esentai Mall is my favorite place in Almaty. The atmosphere here is so hospitable that you want to return. I can spend the whole day there", - said satisfied visitors to the mall.

Dostyk Plaza

This mall is one of the latest-built shopping malls in the city. This mall has an ideal location in the center of Almaty City. It is close enough to sights such as the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic Square, and Terrenkur (a health path). Inside the Dostyk Plaza, you can find well-known shopping brands, cinema halls, food courts, and family entertainment centers.

"Location and a mix of lovely shops, where you can buy books, food, clothing, and electronics; a food court; and entertainment - all in one place! Nice and friendly atmosphere, clean and pleasant environment", - customers of Dostyk Plaza write in their reviews.

Mega Alma-Аta

Mega Alma-Ata is one of the oldest shopping malls in Almaty. The shopping center is rich in art objects, including the 18-meter sculpture-fountain "Scales of Time", the 12-meter "Wish Tree", the "Sun" lamp, and the world-famous ceramic panel "Women with a Parrot", created by the French artist Fernand Léger. Brands such as Zara, H&M, New Yorker, Armani Exchange, Marc O’Polo, and other famous ones will please any customer. For young visitors and their parents, these are Happylon and TeikaBOOM, children’s entertainment centers. Here, you can find a food court full of different foods, cinema halls, and even a 60-meter Ferris wheel.

People say, "A huge shopping center, much larger than a regular one. Well-designed and clean. All the shops you need you can find here."

Mega Park

The name of the shopping center speaks for itself - about 700 trees and shrubs are planted there. And all this among world-famous brands, cafés and restaurants, cinema halls, and children's entertainment centers.
"Lots of shops with recognizable brands. A supermarket with a wide variety of products. An excellent food court offering cuisines from different countries and nations. A clean, cozy, and interesting place."