In the twenty-first century, people can no longer imagine their life without shopping centers. Their number is growing every day. In almost every village there is a large building with several shops inside. In large cities, they are built in all areas and are very popular among the population. They host clothing and shoe stores, hypermarkets with appliances and sporting goods, numerous cafes and restaurants, beauty salons, cinemas, amateur studios and so on.
Often people come to them just for a walk, especially on weekends. As a rule, shopping malls get their names due to local cultural monuments located near attractions and metro stations. Sometimes the founders put a hidden meaning into them. So, the chain of shopping centers "Ark" got its name in honor of the mythical Noah's Ark, on which, as legend has it, everything was needed.
Shopping center "Ark"
The network is quite new and so far includes several buildings. One of them is the Ark shopping center in Mitino, built in 2015 in the north-west of Moscow. Its location was chosen perfectly: right at the exit of the metro station of the same name. So get to it is not difficult. On the official website, the founder draws attention to the fact that he created his network, guided by rephrased oriental wisdom: “A good shopping center is when those who are nearby are happy and those who are far come.”
The main slogan of the network: "Everything you need in one place." And the creator really adheres to it: several dozens of different institutions are located inside the building: from optical stores to restaurants. The list of shops of the shopping center "Ark" in Mitino is really impressive.
"Sportmaster"
Sport - is life. Need to ski to school? Have you decided to do figure skating? Nothing to wear at the gym? So you are already waiting here. The store is located on the second floor of the shopping center and occupies it completely. You can climb there either by elevator, which is located directly opposite the main entrance to the building, or by an escalator to the right of the elevator.
The name speaks for itself - the largest hypermarket for sporting goods and clothing, which has a wide range. The opening hours of the Sportmaster in the Ark shopping center in Mitino are from 10:00 to 22:00, which coincides with the work of the entire building and almost all the shops and salons located in it.
L'Etoile
A little paradise for the fair sex is never empty: multi-colored and fragrant jars attract girls and women to come. Finding L'Etoile is easy: as soon as you enter the shopping center, to the right of the glass doors you will see a sign of the store.
It occupies a fairly large area, which is definitely a big plus: ladies are presented with various cosmetics, perfumes and a wide selection of gift sets. There are always a couple of consultants on the trading floor who can be contacted if you have questions.
"M Video"
Technology surrounds us everywhere. It facilitates the process of cleaning, cooking, washing. Having received such a faithful helper, we can no longer imagine life without it. The kingdom of home appliances is on the third floor. You can get here the same way as in Sportmaster.
However, note: if your choice fell on the escalator, you will find it at the exit from the sports store. To do this, it will be necessary to go around the second floor in a circle. In M. Video there is almost any home appliance: smartphones, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, meat grinders and much more. Competent consultants will not let you get lost: you can find them throughout the hypermarket. They are always happy to help determine the choice of the right product.
Optics Salon "Lensmaster"
From the glass doors on the first floor, turn left and you will immediately see it. Do you need glasses or lenses? Then to you here. In the cabin, you can check your eyesight, and if you have problems, immediately choose a "helper" to improve it. Here you can also choose sunglasses, accessories and lens and eyewear care products.
Beeline Salon
The neighbor "L'Etoile" is located a little to the left. The choice of smartphones is, of course, more modest than in M. Video, but there are always favorable offers from the telecom operator of the same name. In addition, Beeline employees will be happy to help if you have any communication problems.
Basement Shops
The entire basement is occupied by small retail outlets. You can buy anything: there is a shop with vintage goods, a shop “Everything for the house” with household chemicals, dishes and cosmetics, several food stalls, a small “House of Life”. Please note: Sberbank ATM is located here.
Studio Express Manicure 4Hands
Visitors can treat themselves to manicure at the Ark shopping center in Mitino. The peculiarity of the 4Hands studio (“Four Hands”), which means “four hands”, is that 2 wizards will immediately look after the hands and feet of clients (as the name hints at us). The cost of services starts from 450 rubles, which is very attractive. Plus, the work done is given a 5-day guarantee. Therefore, the salon is very popular. Located on the first floor of the shopping center.
Shoes Respect
A huge number of buyers visit shoe stores. The Ark shopping center in Mitino boasts this: Respect is a well-known chain with many shoe models for all seasons and at reasonable prices awaits guests on the ground floor.
Salon "Ormatek"
What the day will be depends largely on sleep and awakening. An important role in this process is played by correctly selected bedding, mattress and pillows. In the Ormatek salon, the consultants will listen to your wishes regarding an ideal dream and will pick up quality products that will make your sleep serene and your awakening pleasant.
"Gold Mine"
What, if not gold, to please a loved one. Chains of different weaving, rings, earrings and brooches flaunt in this store on velvet coasters. The assortment of this jewelry chain is impressive. If you are looking for an unforgettable and valuable gift for your loved one - here you are.
Alfa Bank and Russian Standard Bank
Nowadays, almost everyone has a bank account. Therefore, the availability of bank branches is very important. To apply for a loan, open a deposit, withdraw money from an account, use the services of an ATM - you can do all this in any branch convenient for you. Banks are located in the same building as the shopping center, however, each has its own separate entrance, over which there is a corresponding sign.
Restaurants
In the building of the shopping center "Ark" near the metro station "Mitino" there are several cozy cafes. Fans of hot chocolate, cocoa, desserts and light snacks can visit the Chocolate House. And those who prefer exotic cuisine will not disappoint the menu of the Wabi Sabi restaurant. Both establishments are located in the building of the shopping center, but have a separate entrance located to the left of the central one.
Center for Dance and Creativity for Children and Adults New Ark
The modern center for people of all ages occupied the fourth and fifth floor of the Ark shopping center in Mitino. He should pay special attention: highly qualified specialists will teach the art of dance to everyone. A preliminary recording is conducted, group classes are scheduled. Prices do not “bite”, so if you have a sense of rhythm and movement is life for you, be sure to visit this center. There is a free trial lesson, so everyone can test their strength and try to discover new talents.
International language school in Mitino
Knowledge of English in our time is no longer a whim, but a necessity. It is spoken by the whole world, it is often needed at work, on travel, when watching foreign films. The International Language School invites everyone to learn this language to learn. The institution shares the fifth floor with a dance studio. You can sign up for classes by phone indicated on its official website.
Children from school age and adults are taught. Classes are taught by certified teachers in a specially designed program, so an excellent result is guaranteed. Group, individual lessons and Skype lessons are possible. Just like a dance studio, you can sign up for a free trial to finally decide for yourself whether to buy a membership card.
Address of the shopping center "Ark" in Mitino. How to get there
The building is located at: Mitinskaya Street, Building 36, Building 1. It is very easy to get to it. Metro station "Mitino" Arbat-Pokrovskaya metro line, the first car from the center. Further up the stairs, from the glass doors to the right and not directly turning. Rising into the city, you will immediately see this shopping center in front of you. From the metro station "Planernaya" or "Skhodnenskaya" of the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line you can get on bus number 267, stop "Metro Mitino". From metro station "Tushinskaya" travel by bus number 266 to the same stop.
Opening hours of the shopping center "Ark" in Mitino from 10:00 to 22:00 daily.
Rating of the institution and reviews of its work
As you can see, in the "Ark" you can not only make purchases, but also spend good leisure time. Due to its relatively small area, it takes eighth place in the ranking of Mitino shopping centers.
However, the residents of the district, despite this, are satisfied with its work - this can be seen in the large number of positive reviews on various sites. Visitors note the convenient location of the building and shops inside, separately note the presence of parking. The administration of the center regularly processes complaints that arise in order to improve the quality of the services provided. You can leave a review or claim on social networks or by phone. All contacts are indicated on the official website of the network.
Finally
Shopping center "Ark" is one of the most popular in its area. In addition to it, there are two more large shopping centers near the Mitino metro station. But they all complement each other: in one there is a cinema, in the other there are shops with goods for creativity. This concentration of outlets is very convenient: it would be impossible to put everything in one building. Our grandparents could only dream of such a thing. Therefore, in conclusion, I want to say that we were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to visit all the necessary shops, while being in the same building of the shopping center.