The top 3 places to go shopping spree – Malls to shop

From malls with exciting basement dance clubs and live puzzle rooms to marina frontage shopping centres and onsite museums, our list of the Top 3 Shopping Malls in Penang certainly has something for everyone. Though the street market scene in Penang receives a lot of media coverage, we are fans of these air-conditioned retail-havens because more often than not, there are many deals to be had for the serious bargain hunter.

Proving that Penang’s retail landscape is almost as comprehensive as Kuala Lumpur, most of these malls house designer brands that offer serious discounts, especially if you visit during sale season. So read on to find out more about the great shopping opportunities during your Penang vacation.


Top 1. Gurney Plaza 

Gurney Plaza is a waterfront shopping mall in Penang. Opened in 2001, it has three anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, the 12-screen Golden Screen Cinemas and Cold Storage supermarket. Additionally, the nine-storey mall houses over 380 stores with brands such as Coach, Fossil, Versace, and more.

Approximately three km northwest of Georgetown, located along the popular Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza is the second-largest mall on the island and is 858,000sqft in size. Catering to the posh residential precincts and nearby hotels such as Evergreen Laurel and G Hotel, it is accessible via Gurney Drive and Kelawai Road.



New Wing

Aside from the various fashion designer labels that can be found here, ranging from Birkenstock, CK Jeans, Dorothy Perkins, Valentino and more, Gurney Plaza also has over 57 food and beverage outlets offering an array of local and international food choices.

Recently, the mall underwent extensive renovations that saw the addition of a seven-storey, 150,000sqft wing, facing Kelawei Road. Opened in November 2008, this new extension accommodates another department store, 83 shops and 800 new parking bays.

Highlights: GSC Cinema, Parkson Grand, MPH Book Store, Popular Book Store, Toys ‘R’ Us, Aster Spring, Timberland, Cold Storage, Mango, Mont Blanc, Fossil, Topman, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, FCUK, Calvin Klein, Origins, L’occitane, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Crabtree & Evelyn, Toy Watch, Dragon I, Kim Gary, Swensen’s, Banks, Currencies Exchange & Telco Services
Location: Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang. (Penang Island) 

Business Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Contact: +604-222 8111


Top 2. Queensbay Mall 

Queensbay Mall is the largest shopping centre in Penang. Minutes away from the Penang Bridge, it is a waterfront complex in Bayan Lepas near the airport. The mall is home to mid-level restaurants, branded clothing stores, electronics shops and even a large Golden Screen Cinemas complex. Spanning 73 acres, the 2.5 million-sqft complex sports the tagline ‘It’s all happening here!’ and indeed it is one of the island’s most popular shopping centres. Opened in 2006, it is one of the country’s largest malls and is similar to Gurney Plaza, although this retail complex is newer and there are more stores. 

 

Decoration for different seasons and festivals

Qeensbay Mall's Store Directory

The five-storey Queensbay Mall has 10 anchor tenants, including Jusco, Borders and Harvey Norman, plus over 500 stores with brands such as MNG Mango, Liz Clairborne, Nichii, Quiksilver, British India, Gap, Timberland and Elle. There is an integrated entertainment zone on the third floor with a multi screen movie theatre (Golden Screen Cinemas), karaoke centre (Neway Karaoke Box) and more.

Shopping In Comfort

Some locals will tell you that acquiring bargains in Penang involves wandering the narrow streets and alleyways off Jalan Penang, Jalan Burmah and Lebuh Campbell. However, true Penangites will also tell you that the air-conditioned interior of Queensbay Mall makes for a far better shopping afternoon on the island. Besides the fact that you will be shopping in comfort, the mall has almost the same selections of merchandise as anywhere else on the island. Bargains can be found without difficulty, especially during sale periods and Queensbay is one of the few places on the island where you can find designer brands. Also accessible via a short drive down the east coast from Georgetown, a cheaper way to get to Queensbay Mall from anywhere on the island is to take the Rapid Penang bus #307.

Highlights: GSC Cinema, Aeon Supermarket, Bar B Q Plaza, Guardian, Watsons, Bonia, Canton-I, The Body Shop, Sasa, Daiso Japan, Uniqlo Japan, Under Armour, Universal Traveller, SenQ, Switch, Samsung, Neway Karaoke Box, F.O.S., Baskin Robbins, Azuma Japanese Restaurant, Sushi King, Nando’s, Al-ikhsaN, Adidas Performance, Nike, Sketchers, Artist Gallery, Popular Book Shop, Osim, Ogawa, Banks, Currencies Exchange & Telco Services  

Location: 100 Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang. (Penang Island)
Business Hours: 10.30am - 10:30pm
Contact: +604-619 8989

Top 3. Sunway Carnival Mall

 There is always a reason to shop and rejoice at Sunway Carnival Mall. 

Sunway Carnival Mall is a vibrant four storey mall anchored by Parkson Grand Department Store and SAM’S Groceria. It is strategically located within the well-integrated town of Seberang Jaya and mere minutes from the crossroads of the North-South and Kulim-Butterworth Highways. Designed around a contemporary architectural concept, using the right combination of functional and fashionable interiors for optimum space and style, shoppers will be enchanted to shop, shop and shop!

Shopping at Sunway Carnival Mall has always been fun with the activities tailored for the whole family. So, look out for the season’s varieties and bring along your families to experience the atmospheric lifestyle shopping. You will definitely be spoilt for choice with the wide range of outlets at Sunway Carnival Mall.

Highlights: GSC Cinema, Parkson, Sam’s Groceria, The Bodyshop, Sasa, Samsung, SenQ, Rehect Shop, Royal Sporting House, Seoul Garden, Starbucks Coffee, Sushi King, KFC, Baskin Robin, Sketchers, Vincci, Yubiso, Tomei, Wah Chan, Universal Traveller, Watsons, MyWatch, Toys "R" Us, Banks, Currencies Exchange & Telco Services
Location: 3068, Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang. (Penang Mainland)
Business Hours: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Contact: +604-3979 888