Central Phuket is the island's largest shopping complex, combining the Central Festival and Central Floresta wings across more than 100 rai in downtown Phuket. Beyond several hundred stores spanning luxury boutiques, lifestyle brands and restaurants, it also houses Aquaria Phuket, an aquarium built into the Floresta wing, plus multiplex cinemas. It works equally well for an air-conditioned shopping run, a meal out, or a half-day family outing away from the beach.
Central Phuket began as Central Festival Phuket and expanded significantly in September 2018 with the Central Floresta wing, developed by Central Pattana on roughly 111 rai of land in Phuket Town's Wichit area. Together, the two connected buildings offer around 400,000 square metres of retail space and about 815 outlets, including 15 luxury brands, 500 lifestyle shops and 300 F&B options. Floresta is also home to Aquaria Phuket, an aquarium and adventure attraction, alongside an eight-screen cinema. It's commonly cited as the largest shopping mall in Phuket, drawing shoppers, diners and families seeking indoor entertainment beyond the beach.