Today, shopping malls are much more than retail centers. They are becoming entertainment and cultural destinations. Provided that you are looking for a ton of stores in one place, or in search of something fun to do with your family on Ho Chi Minh City tour of Vietnam vacation, the list of 6 amazing malls in Saigon will prove you that making purchases is only a part of the party.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Considered as the largest mall in Saigon, Vincom Center belongs to Vingroup – one of the biggest private corporations in Vietnam. It has two buildings comprising of more than 250 retail outlets, especially the flagship brands in the world such as Hermes, Hugo Boss, H&M, Armani, and Ralph Lauren.
Vincom Center A is inspired by the charming French Baroque-style mansion. It is also designed according to the model of the world’s leading commercial centers spending a lot of space, comfort, and relaxation for customers. The building is the ideal rendezvous for shoppers with a wide range of the most fashionable brands of jewelry, perfume, and garments. Pick up yourself a fashionable set of outfits or buying presents for somebody special. Besides, remember to spend some minutes at bakeries on the lower floors. Pastries, gateau, bread, and other delights are all made and sold out in one day.
Building B is the skyscraper of state-of-the-art glass-fronted. It has five floors of home décor stores and Vietnamese souvenirs. This is also the paradise for the gourmands because of many restaurants serving different specialties in Vietnam and countries all over the world.
Address: No. 72 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Takashimaya – Japanese Shopping Mall in Saigon
The shopping mall inside Saigon Center building – Takashimaya is the newest and most modern in town. Furthermore, it has an extremely eye-catching design from the outside to the inside. Not regulated, not dry, and not too picky, the pavilions are clearly divided and decorated beautifully. This shopping mall is said to be as wonderful as the famous Takashimaya in Singapore.
Your budget should be large enough as all types of services in the mall are quite expensive with many luxury brands including Moschino, Versace, Kenzo, and Valentino. Additionally, several sushi restaurants, coffee shops, and amusement centers are available in Takashimaya with a mix of Japanese, Western, and Vietnamese culture together with classic and romantic space.
Address: No. 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
The Cresent Shopping Mall in Saigon
The Cresent shopping mall is the melting pot of the charming landscape of the Cresent Lake and the busy streetscape of the high-class development. It really brings to South Saigon the commercial center meeting the international standard.
The mall includes nearly 18,000 meters square for retail and 45,000 meters square for commercial and entertainment center. 200 stores of top brands, a range of restaurants, café, and Cineplex screens are completely beyond the expectations of shopaholics. The Cresent mall is also the host organizing artistic and fashion shows, music concerts, flower festivals, and other sport and cultural activities. It also provides the community space for customers to relax such as the Starlight Bridge and the boardwalk of the pedestrian waterside. The new heart of Saigon will be exactly the name of the Cresent mall in the future.
Address: No. 101 Ton Dat Tien St, Phu My Ward, District 7
AEON Mall Tan Phu
The shopping mall is invested and developed by AEON – a multinational company in Japanese. Having been in Ho Chi Minh City since 2011, it still causes a fever of shopping for locals as well as foreigners.
AEON mall Tan Phu will bring you the exact experience of Japanese-style shopping. The pavilions always bring guests the wide choices of products and provide professional services. The mall also offers a lot of convenient programs including package services, fast delivery, children care, and free shuttle bus from different places in the city to the shopping mall. The food court in the commercial center serves a large number of menus for delicious meals with a wide range of Vietnamese and Japanese dishes cooked by top chefs.
Address: No. 30 Bo Bao Tan Phu, Tan Phu Ward
Diamond Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City
Established in 1999, the shopping mall is known as the first commercial center in Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, the plaza also occupies a great position which is near the famous destinations of the city such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Independent Palace, and the Central Post Office. Its name reflects exactly the beauty of the plaza – shining gloriously under the sunlight like a diamond thanks to glass design.
In spite of being “older” than other shopping malls, Diamond plaza always renews itself with the latest trends updated. It is considered as the ideal stop during your travel to these destinations above. The mall provides the chains of restaurants gathering the cuisine from East to West, café with quality and service in accordance with the strict requirements of foreign tourists. In addition, shopping at the mall is guaranteed as most of the products are already priced (with tax + floor price) avoiding any tricks of the unprofessional vendors. There are also leisure services like bowling on the 5th floor and cinema on the 13th floor. Especially, Diamond Plaza has the Family Medical Practice which is highly appreciated by foreign tourists thanks to well-qualified doctors and nurses as well as their fluent English communication.
Address: No. 34 Le Duan St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
SC Vivo City
Managed by a joint venture between Singapore-based leading real estate investment and management company – Mapletree and Vietnam’s leading retailer – Saigon Co.op, SC VivoCity Saigon promises to deliver the ultimate experience of retail for customers. With a lively combination of 150 brands in one shopping mall, SC VivoCity is aiming to become a bustling, vibrant commercial center for the people of Ho Chi Minh City and tourists worldwide.
The shopping mall has a total area of 41,000 m2 with 5 floors and 1 basement. It is a wonderful place for shopping, dining, fashion, and entertainment for customers of all ages. SC Vivo City will be the gathering place of international brands such as Topshop – Topman, Miss Selfridge, and Dorothy Perkins to the ones which are first available in the Vietnamese market including Harley-Davidson or McDonald’s. In addition, CGV Cinemas launches its largest cinema in Ho Chi Minh City – CGV SC VivoCity with IMAX technology first introduced to the majority of cinema lovers in Vietnam and worldwide.
Address: No. 1058 Nguyen Van Linh St, Tan Phong Ward, District 7
