Best malls in Hyderabad 2023

Hyderabad is renowned through its moniker as the “City of Nizams” and is one of the legacy cities in India. Known for history, architecture, cuisine, arts, etc., contemporary Hyderabad is an eclectic mix of legacy and modernism.

And with modernism comes the necessary presence of malls that are super-hubs for people of all ages to visit, interact, shop and have fun. Here are the top malls in Hyderabad with quick facts and tidbits to help you decide on your itinerary.

 

How to reach Hyderabad?

By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest airport, approximately 33 km away. It is about an hour’s drive.

By train: Hyderabad, as the headquarters of the South Central Railway, is well-connected to all major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, Kochi, and Kolkata. Three major railway stations serve the city: Hyderabad Railway Station (three km away), Secunderabad Railway Station (seven km away), and Kachiguda Railway Station (two km away).

By road:  Hyderabad is well connected by road to cities like Bangalore (570 km), Mumbai (705 km), Aurangabad (562 km), Chennai (627 km), Hampi (377 km), and Tirupati (555 km).

 

7 best malls in Hyderabad you must shop at for an eclectic shopping experience 

Now let’s look at some of the best malls in Hyderabad, from the biggest to the oldest and everything in between.

1. Sarath City Capital Mall

Sarath City Capital Mall is a huge shopping mall with a whole gamut of everything for everyone. Literally. Sarath City Capital Mall is located in the busy area of Hi-Tech City, Gachibowli – Miyapur Road, which serves the entire cosmopolitan community of this section of Hyderabad. 

It includes everything from prestigious international companies to local niche brands that serve the customer in a variety of ways.

Fast facts

1. Area – 27,00,000 square feet, Eight-storey building
2. Location – Hitech City, Gachibowli
3. Retail Outlets – Over 440 local and international brands.
4. Brands available: Adidas, Nike, Swarovski, Rare Rabbit, Allen Solly, United Colors of Benetton, Manyavar etc.
5. Parking facilities – 1400 cars and 4000 bikes
6. Additional features – 

• Co-working space for people to work and network.

1. Entertainment Options –

• AMB cinemas, a partnership venture between Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Asian cinemas with seven screens
• Thrilaria – Indoor Adventure Park
• Ski Capital – Snow-themed park
• Sky Zone – Trampoline park
• Forest’s Edge – Themed adventure rooms
• Tridom – Kids’ games and activities
• Scary House – Horror-themed activity
• PP Karting – Electric go-kart track
• Open-air auditorium – Seats 900 pax and hosts cultural and social events like music, stand-up comedies etc.

1. Food court – Two different courts seating over 1000 pax. Brands include Krispy Kreme, Subway, KFC, Mcdonald’s etc., along with a ton of other options.

 

2. The Nexus Hyderabad Mall

Easily one of the biggest malls in Hyderabad, they recently underwent a brand makeover. The Forum Sujana Mall has got rechristened as Nexus Malls in lieu of this rebranding. Nexus Hyderabad mall is in the centre of Hyderabad, near Kukatpally, the residential and commercial centre of Hyderabad’s IT corridor. Nexus Hyderabad is the most recent and has the most sophisticated infrastructure. Customers love the local, national, and worldwide brands, as well as the 40+ special labels, in this 400,000-square-foot retail centre.

Fast facts

1. Area – 8,20,000 square feet, five-storey building
2. Location – Kukatpally
3. Retail Outlets – It has over 300 national and international brands.
4. Brands available – Louis Philippe, Decathlon, Zara, Westside, Levis, Puma, etc., are a few of the major brands available here.

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1. Parking facilities – 1200 cars and 1000 bikes
2. Additional features – 

• Women and specially-abled customers can avail of their courtesy Parking services.

1. Entertainment Options –

• PVR Cinemas – 9 screens; Has 4DX screen.
• Smaaash – Adventure, arcade and gaming area for kids and adults.
• Entertainment Store – A comic and pop culture enthusiast store.

1. Food court – 850 pax seating capacity. TGI Fridays, Krishnapatnam, Barbeque Nation, Taco Bell, Burger King etc., are some of the brands available.

 

3. Inorbit Mall

Another big player in the mall category of Hyderabad and the biggest amongst the Inorbit chain. Inorbit Mall is a vast shopping centre with big-name stores, fast-food restaurants, local eateries, and a game zone. The mall also features a large parking lot and a large movie theatre.  

The mesmerising overview of the Durgam Cheruvu Lake sprawling around this mall is indeed a breathtaking USP.

Fast facts

1. Area – 8,00,000 square feet, six-storey building
2. Location – Mindspace, Madhapur
3. Retail Outlets –  Over 800 brands.
4. Brands available – Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Max, Pantaloons, Under Armour, Bose, Pepe Jeans etc., are some of the major brands available here.
5. Parking facilities – 1195 cars and 778 bikes
6. Additional features – 

• It has dedicated parking for women, Car and Bike wash facilities, and vertical gardens on the premises.

1. Entertainment Options –

• PVR Cinemas – 6 screens; No 4DX screen.
• Fun City- Kids games and activities.
• Smaaash – Adventure, arcade and gaming area for kids and adults.
• Tattoo stores
• Dialogue in the Dark – An experience one should definitely undertake in their lifetime. A fine dining establishment where you’ll be in the pitch dark.

1. Food courts – 900 pax seating capacity. Amnesia Sky Bar, KFC, Taco Bell, Burger King, Starbucks, Subway etc., are available here, amongst other brands.

 

4. GVK One Mall

One of the best luxury malls in Hyderabad, GVK One Mall, is a cross junction for international brands if you are someone who wants to feel pampered. GVK One is a 7,50,000-square-foot architectural marvel with a bright and stimulating atmosphere. Providing the greatest shopping, dining, entertainment, and event experiences. Their anchor store, Shopper’s Store, spans three floors and is almost 60,000 sq. ft. It boasts of being the only mall in Hyderabad to host premium brands like Superdry, Hugo Boss, Armani Exchange etc.

Fast facts

1. Area – 7,50,000 square feet, six-storey building
2. Location – Banjara Hills
3. Retail Outlets – Over 140
4. Brands available – Indian Terrain, Raymond, Superdry, Vero Moda, Armani Exchange, Simon Carter etc., are some of the brands available.
5. Parking facilities – 5-level parking for 700 cars and 1200 bikes
6. Additional features – 

• The mall atrium hosts the largest saltwater aquarium with colourful fishes serenading and a magical skylight. It also has a glass bridge decked out in colour-changing LED lights. 

1. Entertainment Options – 

• INOX Cinemas – 6 screens. 
• Fun Zone –  25,000 square foot Gaming arena for kids and adults with discounts on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

1. Food courts – 460 pax seating capacity. Hard Rock Cafe, KFC, Subway, Keventers, Cream Stone, Haldirams etc., are available here.

 

5. IKEA

This world-renowned furniture store would easily throw down the gauntlet for competition among the best malls in Hyderabad. Spread over 13 acres, the Swedish company has an ardent following for its DIY furniture. The Hyderabad outlet was the very first in India. They have also partnered with the on-demand service UrbanClap to provide its customers with assembling services.

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Fast facts

1. Area – 400,000 square feet, three-storey building.
2. Location – Hitech City
3. Available Number of products – Over 75,000.
4. Products offered – Every product you could dream up for your home.
5. Parking facilities – 2-level basement parking for 1200 cars and 700 bikes.
6. Additional features – 

• Kids play area and daycare centre to leave your toddlers engaged and looked after.

1. Entertainment Options – 

• Regular day activities for children and adults are announced via their social media pages.

1. Food court – 1000 pax restaurant. They have customised vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes available. The non-vegetarian food is Halal certified.

 

6. City Center Mall

Eponymously titled, this one is indeed located in the heart of the city. The City Centre Mall, one of Hyderabad’s most prominent malls, provides a superb shopping experience with some of the world’s best brands. This mall offers a wide range of outlets for everyone in Banjara Hills and is the place to go if you want to shop, eat, and have fun. You can buy products from MAX and Globus, eat at McDonald’s, and play games at Lazer Shooter.

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Fast facts

1. Area –  2,00,000 square feet, four-storey building
2. Location – Banjara Hills
3. Retail Outlets – Over 70
4. Brands available – Crossword, Mother Care, Collection I, Max, Osim, Globus, Arrow, Wrangler and Hush Puppies are some of the brands available here.
5. Parking facilities – 100 cars and 50 bikes
6. Additional features – 

• Home to the only 7D theatre experience.

• Firangi Pani – A lounge pub for socialising and chilling.

1. Entertainment Options –

• 7D planet theatre.
• Smaaash – Adventure, arcade and gaming area for kids and adults.

1. Food Court – 100+ pax food court. The BJN group-operated multi-cuisine outlets that used to be here have been permanently closed. Mcdonald’s, Pizza’s Express, Aromas of Asia, Journey 1853 etc., are some of the brands available.

 

7. Hyderabad Central Mall

The oldest and the grandfather mall of the state, Central Mall, is a haven of nostalgia for a generation of adults. Having undergone recent renovations, this mall is mostly for the shopaholics and not for the adventurous or entertainment-seeking. The mall features Marks and Spencer as well as a variety of movies, music, and books, as well as coffee shops, a food court, a supermarket, and restaurants. The retail space is divided into four levels, including PVR Cinemas on the top (fifth) floor and a total area of 250,000 sq. ft.

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Fast facts

1. Area – 2,50,000 square feet, five-storey building
2. Location – Punjagutta
3. Retail Outlets – Over 250
4. Brands available – Lee Cooper, Indigo Nation, Bare Casuals, UMM, Clarks, Lombard etc., are some of the brands available.
5. Parking facilities – 300 cars and 300 bikes
6. Additional features – 

• The mall is divided into two blocks, with Block A having men’s wear and women’s wear and Block B predominantly kid’s wear. They’re interconnected.

• A “central square”, which is a space to hold events and activities like brand activations, launches, book fairs, displays etc.

1. Entertainment Options –

• PVR Cinemas – 5 screens 

1. Food Court – 7 restaurants with additional kiosks.

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FAQs

Does Hyderabad Central mall have games or activities for kids and adults?

No, Hyderabad Central Mall does not have any game zones or activity centres.

Which mall is the best in Hyderabad?

Each mall has got their own unique traits and features. However, if we had to absolutely pick one, it would be Sarath City Capital Mall since being the largest gives it a lot of space filled with shops, brands, activities and everything else for a family or group to spend time.

What is the stand-out feature of GVK One Mall?

The mall atrium is home to the world's largest saltwater aquarium, complete with colourful fish serenading and a stunning skylight. It also features a glass bridge with colour-changing LED lights.