· One day is never enough to enjoy all they have to offer, leaving you with a sense of curiosity that won’t go away. This list of the 11 biggest malls in the world takes you on a whirlwind tour through monstrous destinations that pack shopping, tourism, leisure, and entertainment under one roof. · First announced in 2014, Mall of the World is envisioned to become the largestshoppingmall in history, with a projected total area of 4.5 million m². Designed as a “city within a city,” the complex is set to include 33 roads, gondola canals, parks, hotels, and residential zones. As of 2023, the biggest mall in the world is the massive Iran Mall. Located in Northwest Tehran, Iran, this gigantic mall occupies a gross leasable area of around 21 million square feet. The Iran Mall is one of the biggest commercial, cultural, and social hubs that also includes economic spaces, retail outlets, cultural facilities, recreational are...See full list on worldatlas.comThe IOI City Mall situated in Malaysia's Sepang District, is the world's second-largest shopping mall, with more than 650 stores spread over an immense 8.8 million square feet. The mall includes many departmental stores, F& B stores, restaurants, cafes, District 21 - a post-apocalypse theme park and an Olympic-sized ice skating rink. Containing sto...See full list on worldatlas.comThe third-largest mall in the world is located in Dongguan, China, and is named the South China Mall. Spanning an impressive 7.1 million square feet, the massive shopping center boasts roller coasters and canal rides for visitors' entertainment. Unfortunately, despite its grand size and amenities, the mall still needs to draw more shoppers, as five...See full list on worldatlas.comIsfahan City Center, the fourth largest mall in the world, opened in Iran in 2012. It has over 7 million square feet of Gross Leasable Area and includes a museum, an indoor theme park with roller coaster and bumper cars, an entertainment center, a hypermarket, restaurants, a World Trade Center, and an International Financial Center. Moreover, there...See full list on worldatlas.comSituated on a reclaimed area within the Philippines'Manila Bay, the SM Mall of Asia is truly a marvel, having earned itself the title of the fifth-largest mall in the world. With 6.3 million square feet of Gross Leasable Area and 200,000 daily visitors, it is easy to see why it attracts such large crowds. The mall has numerous exciting features, su...See full list on worldatlas.comAnother gigantic mall located in China is SM City Tianjin. Spanning a little over six million leasable square feet, the mall houses more than 2,500 stores spread throughout the enormous complex. It is composed of five different buildings, each named after the five traditional Chinese elements—Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Wood. The mall opened its...See full list on worldatlas.comThe Golden Resources Mall in Beijing's Haidian District is an impressive feat of engineering and consumerism. Located in one of the most populated cities in the world, having over 6 million square feet of space makes this mall the seventh-largest worldwide. The mall has six floors and a grand 206-foot-tall entrance gate. Visitation to the mall sign...See full list on worldatlas.comThe country's biggest mall is the CentralPlaza WestGate, located in Thailand's Nonthaburi Province, in a suburb of its capital city Bangkok. It has over 5.9 million square feet of gross floor area composed of multiple floors. It is deemed South East Asia's "Super Regional Mall" and has managed to convert Thailand into a thriving regional shopping h...See full list on worldatlas.comAlmost as big as the CentralPlaza WestGate Mall is Thailand's CentralWorld Mall located in the country's capital, Bangkok. One of the largest shopping complexes in the region, the CentralWorld Mall includes 500 stores, 100 restaurants and cafés, and 15 cinemas. In addition, it has a kid's zone, a learning center, and two department stores. The mall...See full list on worldatlas.comAlso located in Bangkok is the next largest mall in Thailand, the ICONSIAM Mall. This spectacular river-side mixed-use development is unique since, aside from the usual retail stores, it also has a quirky indoor floating market where shoppers can buy food. Opened in 2018, ICONSIAM has operated over 5.6 million square feet, which is a real opportuni...See full list on worldatlas.comJun 21, 2025 · As the new world’s largest mall as of 2018, the Iran Mall surpasses the previous largestshoppingcenter by a whopping eight million square feet. It took 25,000 workers nearly four years to complete construction, which as of 2025, is still within its first phase only. · The crown of the world’s biggestmall goes to the Iran Mall, located in northwest Tehran. It is known for its impressive architectural design and modern aesthetics. View all The largest mall in the world is Iran Mall, located in the heart of Tehran. Spanning an impressive 1.95 million square meters, this massive complex boasts over 700 stores and services. · As the new world’s largest mall as of 2018, the Iran Mall surpasses the previous largestshoppingcenter by a whopping eight million square feet. It took 25,000 workers nearly four years to complete construction, which as of 2025, is still within its first phase only. · The crown of the world’s biggestmall goes to the Iran Mall, located in northwest Tehran. It is known for its impressive architectural design and modern aesthetics. The largest mall in the world is Iran Mall, located in the heart of Tehran. Spanning an impressive 1.95 million square meters, this massive complex boasts over 700 stores and services.
