Penang shopping malls – Penang has many of these besides street food, street murals, culture and heritage!
Visitors who do not know what to buy in Penang can try these air-conditioned malls that are also a safe haven when the weather is not on your side!
Some shopping centers in Penang have their own attractions too other than shopping!
Table Of Contents:
- Shopping Malls In Penang George Town
- Malls In Tanjung Tokong
- Mall In Bayan Lepas
- Shopping Malls At Penang Mainland
11 Best Shopping Malls In Penang
Shopping Malls In Penang George Town
We’ve listed down 7 reputable shopping malls that are in George Town alone!
1. Gurney Plaza
If you’re on your way to Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, you will spot this waterfront mall!
This is the second-largest mall on the island is with 9-storeys! With International brands among its 380 tenants!
Gurney Plaza is along the popular walking esplanade, Gurney Drive. It is also next to G Hotel Gurney and Kelawai!
Anchor Department Store:
- Parkson
Entertainment:
- Golden Screen Cinemas
- Red Box
Supermarket:
- Cold Storage
Pharmacy:
- Guardian
- Stay Well Pharmacy
- Watsons
Beauty:
- Estée Lauder
- Innisfree
- Kiehls
- L’occitane
- The Face Shop
Fashion:
- Marks & Spencer
- Adidas
- Skechers
- Calvin Klein Jeans
- Charles & Keith
Location: 170, Gurney Dr, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 10pm
Contact: +604-222 8222
2. Gurney Paragon
Walk 5 minutes from Gurney Plaza to Gurney Paragon.
The modern mall especially appeals to the fashion-conscious with trendy local and international fashion outlets!
Penang’s first BookXcess with the longest (70-metres long) and tallest (2-storeys high) bookshelf in Malaysia, is on the 7th floor!
Anchor Department Store:
- TGV Cinemas
Entertainment:
- Urban Playz
Supermarket:
- Jaya Grocer
Pharmacy:
- Caring
- Guardian
- Watsons
Beauty:
- Sephora
- Bath & Body Works
- L’occitane
- Sasa
Fashion:
- Cotton On
- H&M
- Hush Puppies
- Michael Kors
- Kitschen
Location: 163-D, Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Drive, 10250 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 10pm
Contact: +604-228 8266
3. Prangin Mall
Next to KOMTAR and across from 1st Avenue Mall, Prangin Mall is the place to go for affordable local brand apparel and electronic gadgets.
Need a new pair of glasses? Make sure you stop by the acclaimed optician, Vision First Optic!
Catch the free Rapid Penang CAT bus opposite Prangin Mall. Which goes through different tourist sites in George Town!
Anchor Department Store:
- Parkson
Entertainment:
- Kidland
- MM Cineplexes
- Classic Bowl
Supermarket:
- Giant
Pharmacy:
- Guardian
- Watsons
Beauty:
- Magicboo
Fashion:
- Body Glove
- Giordano
- Levi’s
- Playboy
- HI Style
Location: Prangin Mall, No 33, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang Island
Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 10pm
Contact: +604-262 2233
4. 1st Avenue Mall
Easily-accessible 1st Avenue Mall links to Prangin Mall and KOMTAR. International fashion brands, a laser tag arena (LaserOPS) and karaoke (Red Box) will keep shoppers busy!
Visitors especially love coming to this less-crowded mall to catch a movie and relax.
The food court on Level-4 also serves a wide range of food at reasonable prices!
Anchor Department Store:
- Parkson
Entertainment:
- TGV Cinemas
- Escape Room
Pharmacy:
- Watsons
- Guardian
- Cosway
Beauty:
- Sasa
- Avenue Hair Specialist
- Yun Nam Hair Care
Fashion:
- Pierre Cardin
- H&M
- Hush Puppies
- Cotton On
- Brands Outlet
Location: 182, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang Island
Opening Hours: Daily from 11am to 10pm
5. Penang Plaza
Penang Plaza prides itself as one of the pioneers of Penang malls! Its modern look is a product of a major renovation back in 2010!
Locals frequent the Giant supermarket in the plaza to do their grocery shopping. Go early on weekends to avoid the crowds!
Anchor Department Store:
- Giant Supermarket
Pharmacy:
- Guardian
- Watsons
Location: Penang Plaza, 126, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Penang Island
Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 10pm
Contact: +604-210 6060
6. Penang Times Square
Once bustling with shoppers, Penang Times Square mall has lost most of its tenants.
The mall has been forced to close due to unsuccessful funding from potential investors.
Location: 144, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Penang Island
Contact: +604-226 4100
7. M Mall O2O
Note: Unfortunately, this mall is also closing down.
M Mall sets itself apart from competitors in George Town. As each level of the 4-storey mall depicts a different national theme from England, Japan, Thailand, and so on!
The mall houses Penang’s first wax museum!
Location: Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Penang Island
Contact: +604-226 4100
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Shopping Mall In Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong a suburb of George Town along the northeastern coast of Penang! Here is where you can find another seaside mall!
8. Straits Quay Marina Mall
Housing a performing arts centre and a convention centre, Straits Quay is a seaside mall with an elegant façade and many swanky Western and Asian eateries.
Take a relaxing stroll along the seafront to admire the numerous docked private yachts or dine with a view at one of the restaurants facing the quay!
Note: You can find the famous Malaysian pewter smith brand, Royal Selangor at this mall!
Supermarket:
- Sam’s Groceria
- K market
Fashion:
- Shoepoint
- Monica Quen
- Wiss Boutique
- Metta Fashion House
Location: Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 10470 Tanjong Tokong, Penang Malaysia
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am to 1am
- Sunday: 9am to 12am
Contact: +604-371 3333
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Shopping Mall In Bayan Lepas
From Bayan Lepas, you can see the Second Penang Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia! You can also find Penang’s largest shopping mall here!
9. Queensbay Mall
Queensbay Mall is a few minutes’ drive away from the Penang Bridge!
During the Christmas season, the 2.5 million sq ft mall never fails to put up impressive décor in their main hall!
Visitors are always spoilt for choice at this five-storey mall. A plethora of tenants (~400) in the mall makes it a one-stop shopping centre!
Anchor Department Store:
- AEON
Entertainment:
- Golden Screen Cinemas
- Paradise Box
- Laser Battle
- Mission-Q
Supermarket:
- AEON
Pharmacy:
- AEON Wellness
- Caring
- Guardian
- Watsons
- Ubatku Pharmacy
Beauty:
- The Body Shop
- Bath & Body Works
- Sephora
- Laneige
- A.C
Fashion:
- G2000
- Nichii
- Timberland
- Uniqlo
- Puma
Location: Queensbay Mall, 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang Island
Opening Hours: Daily from 10:30am to 10:30pm
Contact: +604-619 8989
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Shopping Malls At Penang Mainland
Penang mainland has just as many interesting attractions as Penang island. It is also much quieter and less crowded here!
10. Design Village Outlet Mall
Design Village is a premium brand outlet, where you can get your designer brands for a bargain! Majority of the shops here are of mid-range pricing!
Design Village Outlet Mall adopts an open-air layout with a huge car park and is the greenest mall in Malaysia!
Note: IKEA at Batu Kawan is only a short distance away! You can take the free shuttle to IKEA from Design Village.
Pharmacy:
- Watsons
Beauty:
- Sasa
- The Cosmetics Company Store
Fashion:
- Kate Spade
- Adidas
- Guess
- Padini Outlet
- Reebok
Location: 733, Jalan Cassia Barat 2, Bandar Cassia, 14110, Penang
Opening Hours: Daily from 11am to 10pm
Contact: +604-589 9888
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11. Sunway Carnival Mall
Within the town centre of Seberang Perai is Sunway Carnival Mall! It is a walking distance away from The Light Hotel.
This 4-storey mall is a go-to spot for locals and tourists staying in this area. To get their shopping done, sample some food, and watch a movie!
Anchor Department Store:
- Parkson
Entertainment:
- Golden Screen Cinemas
Supermarket:
- Sam’s Groceria
Pharmacy:
- AEON Wellness
- Natural Health Farm
- Guardian
- Watsons
Beauty:
- Shins
- Sasa
- The Body Shop
- The Face Shop
- Elianto
Fashion:
- Al-ikhsan
- Birkenstock
- Body Glove
- Edwin
- HLA
Location: 3068, Jalan Todak, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang Island
Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 10pm
Contact: +604-397 9888
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Further reading:
- How To Get From Penang Airport To Georgetown (4 Easy Ways)
- How To Get To Penang Island From Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Conclusion
Have an entire day to spare in George Town? Visit a few Penang shopping malls at once! Most of them are close by while some of them are right next to each other!
Most of the shopping malls in Penang sell mid-range goods. They also have interesting onsite attractions for you to kill some time!
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