Hong Kong’s Malls: Unmissable Destinations of Urban Paradise

Looking to revamp your wardrobe for the season? Or perhaps, a cozy respite from the start of typhoon season in Hong Kong?

Shopping malls are an integral part of Hong Kong’s lifestyle, so much so that without them, it’s almost hard to imagine how to survive. Because the megacity boasts a duty-free import policy, shoppers can enjoy a plethora of brands at competitive prices. The convenience of having most of these retail paradises connected to train stations is a happy bonus for shoppers.

In this article, we’ve put together our favorite malls in Hong Kong to help you get your next retail therapy fix!

Times Square

Located within Causeway Bay’s bustling shopping district, Times Square is a sprawling complex that houses over 230 brands. You get a blend of premium to mid-range labels, plus specialty stores and an events space for holding cultural programs, promos, and art exhibits.

Their Food Forum is spread across three floors, providing plenty of choices from Asian snacks and Western cuisines to gourmet specialties.

Where: Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

K11 Musea

Exploring K11 Musea holds up to its name, with its unique design features and curated art installations strategically decorating its interior. Thanks to its jaw-dropping architecture and design, it is deemed as one of, if not the best in the city.

Its main atrium commands every passerby to take a snap of the majestic Gold Ball, a spherical chamber made of carved glass panels and LED lights that emit various effects. You can find a plethora of designer labels at K11 Musea, consistent with the premium status of other nearby establishments within the glitzy Victoria Dockside.

Where: K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Airside

One of the relatively new malls in Hong Kong, Airside is a 1.9 million-square-foot mixed-use commercial space in Kai Tak from the Nan Fung conglomerate.

The shopping mall is directly linked to the Kai Tak MTR Station (Exit C) and hosts a good selection of lifestyle brands, retail outlets, and dining establishments. A standout feature is GATE33 Gallery on the third floor, where workshops and art exhibits are often held.

Where: Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Landmark

Luxury shops and dining spots are dotted across the four buildings that make up Landmark in Central, with covered pathways connecting each one of them. Expect a host of luxury brands such as Chanel, Christian Louboutin and Cartier, as well as more than a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants like 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.

Art lovers will also enjoy various creations spread across the development, from paintings and sculptures to mixed-media installations.

Where: Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Langham Place

A Kowloon landmark and a common marker for geographically challenged individuals finding their way around Mong Kok, Langham Place offers a line-up of local and foreign fashion brands and F&B stores. T

The 600,000-square-foot shopping haven also houses a cinema and has direct access to five-star hotel Cordis.

Where: Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon

IFC Mall

Part of a mega-complex that includes the Four Seasons Hotel and two commercial towers, IFC Mall houses more than 200 shops of mid-range and luxury labels. Formerly a part of the tallest skyscraper in the city, the building is still an iconic signature of Hong Kong’s skyline.

It also has a fitness center, cinema, and plenty of parking spaces. But its most enviable feature is its premium location, affording some of the onsite restaurants the perfect vantage point to see the Victoria Harbour.

Where: IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong