In the realm of grandeur and opulence, the world’s largest shopping malls are more than just retail spaces; they are architectural marvels that merge the retail industry with global consumer experiences. Beyond offering a vast array of products, these malls serve as entertainment hubs, blending leisure and luxury seamlessly. This article takes you through the top 10 largest malls globally, exploring their expansive spaces and how technology enhances the overall shopping experience.
The Iran Mall in northwest Tehran is the world’s largest shopping mall, covering 1.95 million square meters. It surpassed The Dubai Mall in size and is located near Chitgar Lake. Built on 317,000 square meters of land, it has seven floors with shopping, entertainment and leisure spaces. Its first phase covers 1.35 million square meters, with future expansions planned to 1.6 million square meters, making it a massive multi-purpose complex.
Here are some key facts about the Iran Mall, the biggest mall of the world as of 2025:
The Iran Mall, located in Tehran, Iran, opened in year 2005, holds the title of the largest mall of the world with the total retail floor area of 1,950,000 square meters, followed by New Century Global Center and IOI City Mall.
Here is the list of top-10 largest malls in the world by 2025:
| Rank | Mall | Location | Opened | Total Retail Floor Area (in sq. meters) |
| 1. | Iran Mall | Tehran, Iran | 2005 | 1,950,000 |
| 2. | New Century Global Center | Chengdu, China | 2013 | 1,700,000 |
| 3. | IOI City Mall | Selangor, Malaysia | 2014 | 821,000 |
| 4. | Isfahan City Center | Isfahan, Iran | 2012 | 776,500 |
| 5. | South China Mall | Dongguan, China | 2005 | 659,611 |
| 6. | SM Mall of Asia | Bay City, Philippines | 2006 | 589,891 |
| 7. | SM City Tianjin | Tianjin, China | 2016 | 565,000 |
| 8. | Golden Resources Mall | Beijing, China | 2004 | 557,419 |
| 9. | CentralPlaza WestGate | Nonthaburi, Thailand | 2015 | 550,278 |
| 10. | ICONSIAM | Bangkok, Thailand | 2018 | 525,000 |
New South China Mall of China, with the total area of 6.46 million square feet, holds the title of the largest mall in the world.
Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi. LuLu Mall in Kochi is the largest mall in India, offering 225+ outlets, 100+ new brands, a vast hypermarket, a 2,500-seat food court, 11 fine dining restaurants, and 6 cafes.
The Golden Resources Mall in China, once the second-largest mall globally, surpassed only by the Mall of America, reigned from 2004 to 2005.
The top-5 largest malls in the world are: New South China Mall, Golden Resources Mall, Central World, SM Mall of Asia and Dubai Mall.
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