The upscale open-air shopping mall, Bal Harbour Shops in Florida, United States is the leading lucrative shopping centers in the world. It is considered to be one of the most profitable and productive shopping areas internationally. This is a list of the most lucrative shopping centers in the world according to the International Council of Shopping Center's Shopping Centers Today.
1. Bal Harbour Shops
Bal Harbour Shops which is located in Miami, United States is well known for its luxury retail stores such Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Lanvin, Neiman Marcus, Prada, among other brands. The open-air shopping center concept has abandoned the traditional enclosed air-conditioned mall. The Bal Harbour Shops has $2,555 sales per square foot.
2. Forum Shops at Caesars
The Forum Shops at Caesars is one of the most successful high-end shopping malls and is connected to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The venue includes more than 160 shops, haute couture boutiques as well as restaurants. The Forum Shops at Caesars has $1,750 sales per square foot.
3. Westfield Stratford
Westfield Stratford is located in London and is considered as the largest urban shopping centres in Europe. The shopping centre is part of a large multi-purpose development project called Stratford City. Westfield Stratford has about $1,600 sales per square foot.
4. Westfield London
Located in White City, London, Westfield London is known as one of the largest shopping malls in the world. The mall features around 255 stores, including All Saints, Apple, Bershka, Boots, Bose and high-end brands like Burberry, De Beers, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, among other stores. Westfield London has about $1,600 sales per square foot.
5. Shops at Columbus Circle
Shops at Columbus Circle is an urban shopping mall in Manhattan, New York City. The mall includes mostly upscale stores selling luxury brands and some of the most expensive restaurants in the city. Shops at Columbus Circle has $1,600 sales per square foot.
6. Westfield Sydney
Westfield Sydney is a shopping center operated in Sydney, Australia and has over 300 stores to entertain shoppers with various retail brands. The shopping center has over 130 specialty stores. The Westfield Sydney has $1,500 sales per square foot.
7. Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates is developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties and is one of the largest malls in the world. The Dubai mall as a shopping center hosted 30.6 million visitors in 2009. The Mall of the Emirates has $1,423 sales per square foot.
8. The Grove
Located in Los Angeles, the Grove is a retail and entertainment complex. Its architecture is influenced by classic historic districts with shopping alleys, broad plazas, and intimate courtyards and the stores have boxy interiors similar to the ones found in other contemporary stores. The Grove has $1,400 sales per square foot.
9. Pacific Centre
Pacific Centre is a shopping mall located in Vancouver, Canada. Apart from over 100 stores and services the anchor stores include Sears, Holt Renfrew, Sport Chek and Atmosphere among other well-known brands. Pacific Centre has $1,255 sales per square foot.
10. The Mall at Millenia
Popularly known as The Millenia Mall, this contemporary indoor mall is located in Florida. The shopping center has over 150 stores, and is anchored by Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus, among other retail stores. The Mall at Millenia has $1,250 sales per square foot.
11. Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center located in Honolulu is one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the world. This shopping center has more than 290 shops and restaurants, including boutiques of leading international fashion designers. Ala Moana Center has $1,200 sales per square foot.
12. Yorkdale
Located in Canada, Yorkdale shopping center is a large mall housing over 250 stores. This shopping center attracts approximately 400,000 customers a week. Yorkdale has $1,194 sales per square foot.
13. Chadstone
Located in Melbourne, the regional shopping center, Chadstone is the first self contained shopping center with about 530 stores and more than 9300 free car parking spaces. The majority of the stores are fashion houses, including luxury labels. Chadstone has $1,157 sales per square foot.
14. The Mall at Short Hills
The Mall at Short Hills is a shopping center located in New Jersey and has over 40 retailers who attract customers from all around the world. The shopping center is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Macy’s. The Mall at Short Hills has $1,110 sales per square foot.
15. Americana at Brand
Americana at Brand is a large outdoor shopping community in California. Some of its retail and dining options include Barnes and Noble as well as Barneys , J.Crew, Apple, Kiehl's and The Cheesecake Factory among others. Americana at Brand has $1,100 sales per square foot.