10 Best Malls In Hyderabad To Eat, Shop And Play At

Sure we love all the malls in Hyderabad, but Nexus has our heart and there is a reason. Forever 21 and Zara are open only in this mall and this is where we go to fix our last minute shopping woes. While it has plenty of labels in its kitty, there is more to do here. The comic fanatic in us makes sure to hit up the Entertainment Store, while the walls of the mall (near the elevators) are absolutely Instagram-worthy because of Hoozinc. While the PVR multiplex has amazing screens with a great sound system here, the restaurants above the food courts aren’t the ones to be left behind with an epic live music scene.

For games and all that jazz, there is Smaash, which is far bigger than the Inorbit’s outlet and you’ll find a cheerful Mario mascot welcoming you in. The food court here isn’t great but has interesting kiosks like Ga Cibo, Keventers, Jarlie. Also, the lower ground floor is swamped with a flea-market where you can pick up pretty jhumkas, scarves etc. Kids might enjoy the toy train here or pick a mushy bear or two on the same floor.

Google rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at JNTU metro station 

Located in Banjara Hills, City Centre Mall is probably one of the first malls in Hyderabad city. Although it has mellowed down due to a stiff competition from the newer malls, people still throng here to visit restaurants like Sahib Sindh Sultan and Angeethi. For shopping, there are limited options like Chemistry, MAX, Globus, Mineral, Mufti but you might find some great deals going on throughout. Also, the bowling alley here is less crowded (and small), so if you’re going with your squad, you might occupy the entire thing. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?

Google rating: 4.2/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Irrum Manzil metro station 

The city went nuts when Inorbit Mall opened. Enter themed restaurants, walk-in wine mart, Dialogue in the dark, and the view of Durgam Cheruv. We’ve spent hours in the food court of this Hyderabad shopping mall gawking at the Converse shoes in Planet Sports and indulged in sinful amounts of ice-cream from Creamstone or brownies and ice-cream from Cookie Man. Along with brands like Mark & Spencer, MAX, Global Desi, Fossil, Vero Moda, Only, Aeropostale, it also has a massive H&M. While your shopping is sorted, so is your entertainment with Smaaaash Gaming Arena. But when it comes to the multiplex, the PVR here isn’t the greatest but you can make do for a movie or two.

Google rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Durgam Cheruvu metro station 

If you are looking for shopping only and can do with minimal entertainment, Hyderabad Central Mall in Punjagutta has to be one of the best malls in Hyderabad. With stunning ethnic outfits from Neeru’s, Indya, Biba, Manyavar and several other labels, it also has a fine mix of western wear from Vero Moda, Mufti, ONLY, Forever New, Cover Story, Jack & Jones etc. The mall is well-classified for men, women and kids. Plus, there is a plush waiting area on each floor. A new addition to the mall is its next-door neighbour that houses accessories by international labels only. We’re talking Aldo, Guess, Michael Kors, Gucci that share aisles with other designers. So, if you’re thinking of splurging and pampering yourself, you know where to go.

Google rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Punjagutta metro station 

Always bringing the best brands to its courtyard, GVK One Mall is the home to our favourites like Hard Rock Cafe, Forest Essentials, Khaan Saab, Satya Paul. With a fine mix of quirky stores like Chumbak and Poparazzi, it also has luxurious brands like Armani Exchange, Calvin & Klein etc. We go here for not just shopping, but also to watch movies at INOX which has brilliant screens (skip the popcorn, though). If you love 4D movies, you can catch one or two here. The food court and the fun zone here are attractions too. Located next to each other, you can either eat and play or treat yourself to goodness after playing with your squad.

Google rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Punjagutta metro station 

Now we are talking about one of the coolest malls in Hyderabad. Enter awesome food court, great movie screens, and brands like Miniso, Nykaa, Voylla, Breya, Norfest Dhaba that we thoroughly love. PVR has a playhouse where watching children movies is all the more fun with teddy bear seats. For shopping, the mall is still a work in progress and plenty of brands like Neerus, Kushals, The Body Shop, Forest Essentials, Fossil have already set shop. Plus, Busters — a gaming lounge is quite fun! 

Google rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 10:30 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Punjagutta metro station 

Sarath City Capital Mall in Kondapur claims to be India's largest mall. This Hyderabad shopping mall is huge, for one thing, but also crowded. But it promises us Sephora (Oh, how badly has Hyderabad been waiting for it), Wacoal, and so many brands that are coming to Hyderabad for the first along with crowd favourites like Levi's, Lee, Vans, The Body Shop, CeX, Converse. Plus, we're loving the AMB Cinemas.

Google rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Raidurg metro station 

A latest addition to the malls in Hyderabad, the craze for LuLu Mall was real when it first opened doors and the craze is still there. All the way from Dubai and Kochi, the Hyderabad branch is also a destination for elite shopping with 80+ international and national tech and fashion brands. Add that to the 15 multi-cuisine food courts and 6 restaurants plus a five-screen Cinepolis and arcade gaming and you can easily spend a whole day here. While you are at it, you should also check out the Hypermarket for imported snacks and cooking ingredients. 

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM

How To Reach: Get down at the JNTU metro station 

Whenever we’re near Balanagar, we stop by at the food court in Ashoka One Mall. It’s a huge food spot with plenty of seating that we never felt the rush during weekends. You can have your pick between California Burrito, Haldiram’s, Smoky Sizzlers, Go Pizza, Zomoz, Leon Grill, Starbucks- you get the gist, right? Equally fun is shopping at Ashoka One Mall for the same reason that it’s still comparatively less crowded than many malls. Shop at Gap, Lee Cooper, Trends Footwear, Centro, Kaira Vogue, NewU, R&B, Pantaloons and more and end your time here with a goody bag from House Of Candy. Yum! Did we mention there is Inox too?

Google rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
How to reach: Get down at the Balanagar Metro station 

600-meters from Uppal metro station, this is one of the best shopping malls in Hyderabad for all kinds of shopping. Five-floors tall and bright, you can furnish a house and do a fashion haul with the things bought here. Expect all your trusted brands here like W for Women, Go Colors, Miniso, Max, Trends, Home Centre, Bombay Dyeing, lLifestyle, Giva and more. Aside from endless shopping, you can also take a break and go arcade gaming at Busters or watch a movie at Cinepolis and of course, hit up the food court for everything you may crave.

Google rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: Get down at Uppal metro station