Shopping malls provide a one-stop shopping experience for anything imaginable. They have evolved from being solely a place people go to buy what they want to being a lifestyle hub for entertainment with family and friends.
The place that used to be just a store has grown to become supermarkets, cinemas, diners, game arena and so on. Large structures that span millions of square feet have become a hallmark of mall culture in many countries.
In Nigeria, Lagos seems to be on top when it comes to the number of shopping malls that exist in the city. This is why this article would be grouped into two parts. Firstly, the 5 Biggest shopping malls on Lagos island and the second part would be about shopping malls on Lagos mainland.
Being the most populous city in Nigeria and indeed Africa, it is no surprise that Lagos is fast expanding in terms of infrastructural growth and it is certain that more shopping malls would be built consequently.
Without much ado let’s take a quick rundown of the five top shopping malls in Lagos Island.
Circle Mall
This is one of the biggest shopping malls in Lagos. It is located at Jakande roundabout Lekki. Circle mall as the name implies is shaped like a circle. It has a parking lot that can accommodate up to 500 cars and is conveniently located next to the toll road, which attracts high traffic volumes in terms of consumers. One thing which makes circle mall unique unlike other stores is the fact that all the stores are built outside surrounding themselves in a circle shape. The mall has offices, supermarkets, boutiques, cinema and eateries.
The Palms Shopping Mall
The Palms Shopping Mall is located at Maroko Lekki. It is home to over 69 stores along with the iconic stores in Nigeria, such as Shoprite, Game, Mango, KFC and a modern six-screen cinema, which makes sure Lekki residents have access to loads of fun all year round.
The mall is a really popular one such that almost everyone who stays around Lekki and it’s environs is sure to know this mall. The mall attracts more than 600,000 visitors per month and has a parking lot that can take up to 1,000 cars.
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Novare Mall
This mall is the major retail facility in the sangotedo area of Lekki. The Novare Mall boasts of high-end brands in its fashion stores. Megastores such as Shoprite, Genesis Cinemas, Game among others have branches at the Novare Mall. It is indeed a big and spacious mall with over 100 shops and 1,000 parking spaces for vehicles.
Atlantic Centre
Located at Chevron Drive Lekki, the Atlantic Centre has a parking area that can accommodate approximately 450 cars. The mall is spacious and has an influx of 2,000 people every week. Although it is still relatively new as some stores are yet to be open, the mall currently has a cinema, supermarket, eateries and a pharmacy.
Sky Mall
Sky Mall is wholly owned by Bildiamo Limited – the parent company with a major presence in Nigeria’s construction and commercial real estate sectors. It is located at Novojo Estate Lekki Expressway. The shopping mall is divided into two distinct sections which include the main shopping mall for recreation and the extension for offices and the likes.
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