The new wave of mega shopping malls in Nairobi and other parts of the country has revolutionized the whole concept of shopping as we understood it a few years ago. It’s no longer the tedious and time-consuming affair that people used to dread. With shopping malls in every corner of the city, shopping is now fun and convenient.
The fact that these malls integrate all key facilities including eateries, offices, residences, and healthcare centers makes them even more expedient. Kenyans can now work, shop and play under the same roof. How cool is that? Here is a list of five of the most popular shopping malls in Nairobi.
Situated on Thika Superhighway in the outskirts of Nairobi, Garden City Mall is one of the newest and most popular shopping malls in Nairobi. What makes this mall unique is the fact that it is the first shopping mall in Kenya to integrate residential, retail and office facilities. Standing on a 32-acre piece of land, the mall offers hundreds of townhouses, office suites, and plenty of parking. Being one of the largest malls in East Africa, Garden City houses globally celebrated brands.
Located in Runda, one of Kenya’s upmarket suburbs, Two Rivers Mall is considered the largest lifestyle shopping mall in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. It is also one of the newest malls in Nairobi having opened in September 2015. With two office towers, five star and three star hotels, and hundreds of townhouses, Two Rivers Mall is a modern city hub.
Situated along Ngong Road Nairobi, The Junction Mall has been in existence for over ten years. It houses numerous retail shops, offices, and eateries. The mall is also known for its weekly Maasai open market where customers get the opportunity to buy collectibles such as ornaments and sculptures.
This too is among the latest shopping malls in Nairobi. It houses an array of retail shops including supermarkets. It also hosts a number of popular hotel outlets, banks and a cinema theater. The mall is located along Thika Superhighway about one kilometer from Garden City Mall.
Though not so large, Galleria is one of the classiest shopping malls in Nairobi. It is located in Karen along Karen-Langata road and houses the usual retail shops, restaurants, and banks you expect to find in a shopping mall.