Malls have been a source of
immense scrutiny ever since their inception, be it in the west or even when
they were introduced in India. People have loved it and hated it, some have
said it’s a great way to symbolise the modern world and others have commented
on the environment risks and such. No one, however, has been immune from the
influence that these malls have created. There is something about them that
attracts people and makes them want to spend time there, be it shopping
including window shopping, wiling away the time with friends, or simply a way
to escape the harsh weathers of Delhi.
There are many reasons why malls
are so popular; one of them being that their location is extremely well placed.
If one looks closely, then almost every major mall is well connected by metro
and road ways. There are ways to even arrange a cab or an autorickshaw if one
has to travel a long distance. And even public transport options like autos and
cabs will never refuse to go there since they can be assured that they will get
other customers easily there.
Another reason for their
popularity is that they offer a wide range of activities all under one roof.
One can find both international and domestic brands, budget retail shops and
designer brands, making a mall a shopper’s paradise on earth. There is almost
nothing that one will not find in a mall, as it covers everything from clothes,
to shoes, to food, to health and body care. It even has electronic brand shops,
bookshops, salons and department stores. One can find many different kinds of restaurants in Delhi malls that cater
to almost every imaginable palate.
A fact that makes malls a favourite of the
parents is that it provides a safe and secure place for children. Unlike open
market places, malls have a good security system in place, with check-ins when
entering the mall, security guards at various exits and surveillance camera at
almost every corner. With all these provisions, parents can easily let their
children go there alone and be secure that they will not come to harm.
All these reasons make the mall
an extremely fun place to be, where one can roam around free of care, away from
the heat or cold and have a good time with friends and family. If one is still
in need of what to do at a mall, then here are a few tips that one can follow,
to have a good time at a mall:
1.
Fun Activities:
A lot of the shopping malls in India organize a
variety of different activities, sometime they might be for a special occasion
or a milestone that the mall has hit, other times it might just be something
random organized by a brand or organization. They are usually on for just a day
or two and comprise of many types of fun programs that include contests,
quizzes, scavenger hunts, and games. Also, one can see what kind of activity a
mall is having that day, as they usually advertise it beforehand, and then one
can visit accordingly.
2.
Do Sample
Shopping:
One might wonder
what sample shopping is, but basically one can just go in any shop and browse
through and if it’s a cosmetics, skincare or department store and try out the
free samples. In makeup and skincare shops, there are usually a few sample
items put on display, so that people can see whether it suits them or not. It’s
quite fun to just go and get a bunch of these samples without paying anything.
Grocery stores too have sample cheese and breads plate for the customers, one
can gorge on these too.
3.
Visit a
Bookstore:
Alone, visiting
a bookstore might seem like the opposite of fun, however, a lot the bookstores
also have a play section where one can find various kinds of board games and
other fun things to do. One can go to a bookstore with some friends and spend
some time playing these games and also buy a good book or two before leaving.
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4.
People Watch:
Observe the
people around you, without being too obvious or creepy of course and one might
just witness a funny or dramatic scene. With so many people in one place,
something is bound to happen that will be quite entertaining.
