Modern cities live at their own accelerated pace. And the city of Yekaterinburg is no exception. Therefore, to reduce the loss of time searching for goods or services, large-scale shopping and entertainment centers were built for the convenience of residents. Their appearance is also associated with increased purchasing activity, therefore, with the growth of the region’s economy as a whole. This article will describe the different shopping centers of Yekaterinburg. Their list will consist of the largest and most famous.
SEC "Mega"
Currently, the capital of the Urals has 11 shopping and entertainment complexes and about 80 shopping centers. Huge flows of customers visit shopping centers in Yekaterinburg. The list is headed by the Mega shopping and entertainment center. He is in fifth place in the ranking.
The Mega shopping and entertainment center is one of the first centers built on the united principle, and it amazes with its size. Located on the outskirts of the city, on the New Moscow highway. Open for visits daily from 10 to 22 hours seven days a week. Free buses run from the city center to the complex.
There are 3 network titans in the shopping center - Ikea, Auchan and Ob.
There are fashionable casual and sportswear salons of such brands as Adidas, Benetton, Calvin Klein, Ecco, H&M, Levis, Mango, Mexx, Next, Reebok, Sisley, Zara on the premises of the shopping complex.
There are shoe stores: Salamander, City Shoes, as well as shops for children (LEGO, Children's World) and jewelry boutiques. Ikea offers a wide selection of furniture for kitchens, bedrooms and children. Also in the center there are shops of high-quality textiles and household goods, salons of household appliances.
For visitors, there is a food court area where you can find: Cinnabon cafe-bakery (it offers delicious cinnamon rolls), as well as fast food restaurants McDonalds and KFC.
Reviews about this place are controversial. There are many positive. But there are also negative ones. Some people had security problems, others with the Internet. Some people have noticed that the complex has too high prices.
Shopping center "Airship" - shopping center
Yekaterinburg, as you understand, is rich in entertainment complexes. This shopping center takes the fourth place in the ranking. The “airship” is one of the largest shopping centers in the capital of the Urals. His architectural idea is very original - the building consists of metal glazed structures and a 29-meter vault. The two-story building was erected with the idea of a "metropolis". Therefore, it has "streets" (shopping sections), "boulevards" (recreation and entertainment area) and "squares" (zones for various shows and entertainment events).
The complex was opened in 2001, located on Schwarz Street, with a total area of 48,000 sq.m. The center has more than 450 stores.
On the 1st level there are: Eldorado supermarket, shopping malls with many shops with household goods, as well as Palmetta lingerie salon and Mac Peak fast food restaurant.
The second floor is represented by clothing stores for men and women of famous brands: Colin's, Puma, Baon, Incity, Tvoe. There are service salons (photo printing, a solarium, payment acceptance terminals, dry cleaning, theater box offices), a beauty salon. For a comfortable stay, the Fortuna coffee shop and sushi bar, fast food restaurants Baskin Robbins, Juice Master are open.
For children on the territory of the shopping center “Airship” a park with attractions “Airship Land” was created, as well as a playground with fun labyrinths and slides (free admission).
Visitors have a good opinion about this center. As people say, this is not the best complex in the city, but it does not apply to the worst. Visitors say good shoes can be found in the center.
SEC Globus
In third place is the rating of the shopping center Globus. The complex is located in the Chkalovsky district of Yekaterinburg and is one of the largest in the Ural region. Globus is a reconstruction project for the Catherine Shopping Center.
The total area is 160,000 square meters. m., which concentrated more than 150 stores of well-known manufacturers, designed for buyers with average incomes and wealthy citizens.
On the territory of the shopping center there are two large digital technology supermarkets: DNS and RBT.ru. RBT.ru is a technology salon where you can buy goods from those available, but at internet prices. The following stores are located in the complex: Kotofey, Miracle Cots, Rich, Magmika, Galamart, Kari, Accent, Paramoda, ShuzHoll'Etoile, ADIDAS, Sportmaster.
Many shopping centers in Yekaterinburg have, in addition to shopping areas, an entertainment complex. The largest and most popular is the Limpopo water park in the Globus shopping center. Here is a huge number of water attractions:
- Water slides: “Anaconda”, “Black Hole”, “Waterfall” “Multislide”.
- Children's pool with low slides, the depth of which is not more than 30 cm.
- “Slow river” - a pool with underwater current. Decorated around the perimeter of the water park. Water in it moves at a speed of 1 m per second.
- The wave pool. At this attraction, an atmosphere of being at sea is created, the intensity of the waves is regulated.
There is a bath complex: Finnish sauna, Russian and Turkish.
On the territory of the water park there is an office for medical assistance, toilet rooms, a small cafe. The order is constantly monitored by rescue and guard services.
The shopping center has many cafes, snack bars and fast food outlets: Suvlachnaya, Olympia, Krynochka, Subway, McDonald's, and a huge 10-screen 5D cinema.
For children, a game complex "Anthill" was created with swings, carousels, and labyrinths.
According to visitors, this is a good center for relaxing with your family. Sometimes promotions are held here and discounts apply.
TC "Europe"
Many shopping centers in Yekaterinburg are popular among residents, but I would like to mention the “Europe” shopping center separately. He is in second place in our ranking.
The complex is located in the very center of the city, on Lenin Avenue in the Merchant House of Korobkov, preserved from the 19th century. With the help of restorers, the decorative facades and the old cast iron staircase were restored. Here, behind the old base, a new building rises - the business center "Europe".
The shopping center has three floors and a basement. At the very bottom is the Zvezdny supermarket.
On the ground floor there are boutiques with domestic premium clothing: Bosco di Ciliegi, JamilCo.
The second floor is occupied by salons with brands of the middle price category.
On the third floor there are shops with exclusive goods for the interior.
In addition, in "Europe" there are: a dental company, a massage room, a fitness studio StellaNova. The complex also has a shoe repair workshop and dry cleaning.
"Europe" is a shopping center (Yekaterinburg), which in 2015 placed on its premises a home-style restaurant CARBONARA. A real Italian chef prepares pizza there in the only wood-burning stove in the city.
Visitors like this complex. But some had problems with wi-fi. Visitors to the center declare that in this place you can find everything you need. Many boutiques and cozy cafes are presented.
SEC "Carnival"
In the first place of our rating is the SEC “Carnival”. The complex is located on the street. Khalturina, 55, near the metro station Uralmash. Having visited the shopping center, you can make purchases by going to clothing and shoe boutiques: Gloria Jeans, Acoola, Zena, Elis, Incity, Zolla, "I Will Be Mom", "Detsky Mir", "Yomayo", "Dragonfly", O'stin , Silvia, Westland, Modis, Valenti, Mystery, Clarks, Kari, Respect, ECCO. And you can also treat yourself or loved ones with jewelry from the collections of jewelry stores: PANDORA, GOLDIS, Moscow Jewelry Factory.
And if you need quality bags or suitcases for travel, then opt for purchases in the following boutiques: Pyato, Redmond, Leo Ventoni, “Pan Suitcase”.
Unique exquisite aromas, high-quality mascaras and lipsticks can be purchased at the cosmetics and perfumery stores Novaya Zarya, L'Etoile, Viola, Minomin, Yves Rocher.
And on the territory of the shopping center there is Auchan grocery hypermarket and a zone with cafes and fast food restaurants: McDonalds, Sweet Cafe, Kroshka Kartoshka, Dean Hall, CCCP, Sbarro, Le Chalet.
"Carnival" is a shopping center (Yekaterinburg), which is intended not only for shopping, but also for active pastime and entertainment. For lovers of cinema there is a “Kinopleks” with 6 rooms, with comfortable seats and a premiere screening. And for fun with the whole family you can visit the "CRAZY PARK". It hosts children's birthdays, various contests and master classes. There are many slides and labyrinths. From the attractions there are:
1. Mirage, MadWave - "roller coaster".
2. Mini bowling.
3. Autodrome (cars).
4. Ballistics (guns and soft balls-shells).
At any season, both adults and children can ride on the rink.
Carnival is a shopping center (Yekaterinburg) that many people like. In this place you can relax with friends and family. In addition, the complex is great for joint shopping.
Conclusion
As a rule, the shopping centers of Yekaterinburg are located near transport stops (metro, bus, tram). This is to make it convenient for people to get to them.
Shopping centers in Yekaterinburg (the list of popular ones is compiled in our article) are attractive due to the abundance of choice of goods by assortment and price, as well as the possibility of a great vacation. Therefore, they are visited not only by residents, but also by guests of the city.