MALLS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD

Dubai Mall

The largest shopping mall in the world is the ‘Dubai Mall’. The total area it covers is more than 50 football pitches put together. The Dubai Mall is actually a combination of ten to fifteen malls. It has a total of 1200 stores! So there is shopping for everyone. There are many attractions, as well. For example, the SEGA indoor theme park offers many thrilling rides and games. If you are hungry or thirsty, you can visit any of the one hundred and sixty restaurants, fast food places or cafés. If you feel that one day is not enough to do your shopping or see everything, you can also stay at the mall’s luxury hotel.

Ima Keithel Women’s Market

The ‘Ima Keithel’ market in Manipur, India, is the only market in the world that is run by women. The Ima Keithel, or ‘mother’s market’, is over one hundred years old and more than three thousand women gather there to sell fresh vegetables, fish, grain, handmade products  and other household items. The women selling their products come from many different communities and have different religions. Most of the products that they sell are from the region of Manipur. The Ima Keithel is also considered an historical site for visitors to see.

Yiwu Bazaar

The largest market in the world is located in Yiwu, China. It is actually made up of several markets spread across the city. There are hundreds of thousands of goods for consumers to buy. You can find anything from plastic toys to DVD players to eyeglasses and many more. There are more than four hundred thousand different items on sale and they are exported to more than 212 countries. Buyers come from all over the world. Americans, Europeans, Arabs, and Africans come to the Yiwu market to buy products. There are also many Pakistani, Korean and Middle-Eastern restaurants for people to eat.

Floating Market

If you are visiting Thailand, the ‘Damnoen Saduak’ is a must see. It is a floating market one hundred kilometres west of Bangkok and only takes two hours to drive there. The men and women sell their goods on the water. People sell and buy fruits, vegetables, souvenirs and other items from small boats. Tourists from all over the world visit this market when they visit Thailand. While you are there you can see traditional Thai houses, the way the people live and how they travel by boat. Most people who sell their products are farmers. They also use the water there to grow fruits and vegetables.