Phoenix MarketCity, Mumbai Overview

Opened in 2011, Phoenix Marketcity is the largest shopping mall in Mumbai. It is situated in Kurla and is spread across 4.1 million sq ft with 2.1 million sq ft of retail area. The mall houses over 600 international and national stores, over 100 restaurants, and PVR Cinemas which has 14 screens. It is one of the most popular mall complexes in the city.

It has revolutionised the shopping experience for those who come to visit. It offers not only a place to shop but also a place where visitors can dine and get entertained, all in the same place. Visitors can watch movies, enjoy games at the arcade, and have splendid food. With the amalgamation of fashion, food, fun, ambience, and culture, Phoenix Marketcity harbours a new era for destination shopping for the entire family. Various events are organised in the Dublin Square area of the mall for all visitors to experience.

Things to do

Phoenix Market city offers an interactive adventure that one can happily indulge in. The mall offers diverse entertainment options for the whole family. They have events such as stand-up comedy, Yoga sessions, Kids Clubs, etc. Phoenix Marketcity often has live performances by artists. The entertainment hub of the mall is known as the Dublin Square where festivals, flea markets, cultural events, concerts and a variety of other activities are regularly hosted. There are over 100 restaurants and cafes with a myriad of cuisines from across the world. The mall also has the largest PVR cinema in the city. It has 14 screens and multisensory movie experience with 4DX. Besides this, there are various activities such as Snow World, Bowling, Flight 4 Fantasy, etc.

Shopping

Phoenix Market City is a paradise for brand-diggers. It has some world-famous brands and also mid-rung brands for those running on a budget. There is a legion of latest, global fashion across all the stores of the mall. Some of the most famous brands include Calvin Klein, Zara, Clarks, Gant, Loreal, Lavie, Esbeda, Swatch, Diesel, Nautica, French Connection, Fab India, Faces, Forever 21, Forest Essentials, Hamleys, Puma, Pepe Jeans etc. For budget shoppers, there are shops like Biba, Mochi, Reliance Trends, Max, and Van Heusen. One store unique to the mall is the world-renowned Swarovski - a jewellery shop. For book lovers, there is Crossword and Om Book Shop.

Activities in the Mall

Besides the myriad of food options, Phoenix Marketcity also offers a variety of activities:

1) Amoeba Bowling & Sports Bar: It is a family entertainment centre with video games, kiddie rides, and redemption games. Along with the gaming zone, it also offers a 16-lane bowling alley along with a sports bar that has mid-ranged drinks and a restaurant with great music. They also have dedicated gutter gullies so that the kids can fool around there. The prices start from ₹ 160. The timings are from 10 am to 9:30 pm.

2) Snow World: Snow World is an indoor Real Snow Fall theme park. It has been one of the favourite places of those who seek adventure in Mumbai since years. It is one of India’s leading snow theme parks. The temperature drops are as low as -10-degree Celsius. There are a variety of things one can do at Snow World.
One can practice ice skating or a round or two on the Toboggan (a simple sledge) in a snow sledging activity! For kids, there is a Kiddie Carousel that always steals the show. There is a Snow Dance where one can experience snowfall that is identical to real-world snowfall. The regular ticket price is ₹600 which includes all the activities (Ski Boarding, Ice Skating, Ice Sliding, Snowfall/Dance & Types of Sledding), the Attire (Jackets, Snow Boots, Gloves, and Hoods), and Attractions (Snow Tunnel, Wooden Hut, Roman Culture Wall, Igloos, Scenic Mountain, etc). The timings are from 11 am to 10 pm.

3) Happy Planet: Happy Planet is an indoor play area that is family friendly, that gives families a sense of community in a safe and modernized environment. Here, children can play, have fun, and even learn! For kids, there is a jungle gym, a sand play area, and a ball pit. It provides a great way for parents and children to relax from the monotonous routine with a variety of games and fun zones. The timings of the place during the weekdays are from 10 am to 9:30 pm. However, the timings during the weekend are from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.

4)Timezone: Phoenix Marketcity also has the world’s best and most interactive family entertainment centres providing the latest games, rides & attractions. Timezone offers a variety of interactive arcade games, never-seen-before rides, interactive arcade games, irresistible offers and prizes. They include Bowling, Krazee Whirl, Virtual Rabbids, Willy Wonka Chocolate factory, Reball target shooting, Interactive VR wall, Ping Pong, etc. The timings are from 10 am to 9: 30 pm.

5) Flight 4 Fantasy: Flight 4 Fantasy is one of the high precision flight stimulators. Being the only flight simulation centre in India, they provide an experience of virtual flying to those who have always dreamt of flying a plane. One can choose a city of their choice (it can be the sandy dunes of the Sahara or serene Paris, etc.) and can take control and be the pilot of the stimulation. Instructors guide the participant throughout the experience and the simulators are too realistic with high definition visuals and audio.

How To Reach Phoenix MarketCity

The mall is usually open from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm every day. The timings change according to how long PVR Cinemas is open.

Phoenix Market City is located at Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Kurla West. The nearest railway stations are Kurla railway station and Vidyavihar railway station. Kurla Station is common to Central and Harbour Lines both. The bus stop nearest to the mall is Kamani bus stop. Those coming by the western line can either change their trains at Dadar station and then take a train to Kurla station. One can also take the metro from Versova to Ghatkopar and then head to Kurla.

By road, Phoenix Marketcity is accessible via the Santacruz Chembur Link Road which connects the Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Kurla West.