August 31, 2009 09:08 by
haci
Akmerkez is the most popular and exclusive shopping mall in Turkey. It was opened in 1993 and won prizes from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in 1995 and 1998 as “The Best Shopping Mall in Europe” and “The Best Shopping Mall in the World” respectively.
It is located at Etiler, one of the most elite residential areas in İstanbul, on a 180.000 sq.mt property. There are more than 240 exclusive shops on the lower four floors; the upper level floors are for reserved as office space and residences.
Akmerkez's primary group of customers live in Etiler, Levent, and Ulus, all within relatively short walking distance. They usually visit Akmerkez during weekdays to shop, have a quick or comfortable lunch, have a cup of tea and/or meet with friends. The mall also attracts visitors from other upper-class addresses such as Nişantaşı, Maçka, Kadıköy, Suadiye. On the weekends and during holidays, Akmerkez is teeming with people from every corner of İstanbul. Even for those who can't afford to buy, strolling through the mall's sleek corridors is a pleasure that at least allows them to boast to their friends and neighbors that they “were at Akmerkez on Sunday.”
Akmerkez has its own reasonably priced underground parking lot. On weekends it does get crowded, however, so you must be prepared to circle a bit while looking for a space!
Nispetiye Caddesi, Etiler
+90 (212) 282 01 70
http://www.akmerkez.com.tr/
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