
Kerala's financial hub, Kochi is now home to one of India's largest malls.
about this beautiful shoppers' paradise...

The jazzy pathways of the LuLu Mall which seem to be broader than the state's national highways, lead you to the best of global brands and designer wear outlets.
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With an unlimited choice for global and Indian brands in the plush stores, shopping becomes a pleasant experience.
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The ground floor sparkles with jewellery stores of almost all the leading brands.
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The mall has been creatively designed to light up its atrium with sunlight. With an international appeal, this shopper's paradise has the ambience of mega malls abroad.
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Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy while inaugurating the mall said he felt he had reached Dubai when he stepped into the mall.
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LuLu Mall is a 25 lakh sq. ft complex in 17 acres and spread over three levels.
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Opened on 10 March 2013, the mall has more than 360 outlets including food courts, restaurants, family entertainment zones and a nine-screen multiplex.
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Built at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion) the mall is set up by the UAE based Lulu group.
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It has over 360 outlets, including food courts and restaurants and also houses the first McDonalds restaurant in Kerala.
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The mall is the latest shopping hotspot in Kochi with a full line of amenities and facilities which include the best of luxury and life style products.
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"I almost got lost in the mall, says Rosalin, a first time visitor to Lulu Mall who spent the whole day walking around and shopping in the mall. She is among the thousands of people who throng the Lulu Mall on the weekends.
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An array of coffee shops, dine-in outlets, a 22,000 sq. ft entertainment zone, a 5,000 sq. ft Ice Rink, prayer halls, and baby care centre are among other facilities.
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The sheer size, expanse of shops and entertainment avenues are attracting hordes of keralites to this mall. "I liked the Lulu hyper market the best. It offers a wide variety of products at cheaper prices," says Mahesh, a Kochi-based businessman.
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The mall has been designed by UK based consultants WS Atkins.
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The mall has a parking capacity for 3,000 cars with easy access from all the main roads.
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The mall can accommodate up to 1 lakh customers at a time.
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The mall has 16 pairs of escalators, elevators and travelators.
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Lulu Mall is expected to generate direct employment to around 8,000 people and 20,000 indirectly.
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A special area has been allocated to promote Kerala products and handicrafts.
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LuLu Hypermarket, LuLu Celebrate, LuLu Connect, Westside, PVR Cinemas are the anchor stores of the mall.
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The other facilities include ATM, money exchange counters, pharmacy, travel and holiday desk and a Federal Bank branch.

The entertainment zone is a big attraction for children and youngsters.
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Entertainment zone at the mall.
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The lively and colourful rides in the mall are an added attraction for children.
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Children take part in a rock climbing exercise in the mall.
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Electric Go-Karts at the enetertainment centre.
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The dining area at the LuLu mall.
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Visitors stroll around the mall.
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Visitors at the dining area of the mall.