Located in the south of Iran, Kish Island is one of the favorite destinations for entertainment, fun, and also, shopping. The small island is indeed home to some of the best malls for buying luxury brands to daily use goods sold at the best price. So, if you’re planning to visit Kish, make sure to spend at least a few hours in one of Kish Shopping Centers.
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Where is Kish Island?
Kish Island is an island located in the Persian Gulf, on the southern coast of Iran. The island is pretty small as it’s about 90 square meters and is famous for its beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and its numerous resort hotels. Indeed, unlike Qeshm Island, the other main island of the Persian Gulf, it’s first the modernity of Kish that attracts so many visitors from Iran and abroad. Furthermore, Kish Island is a visa-free zone, which means that travelers can stay in Kish without the need to apply for a visa.
Why Go Shopping on Kish Island?
Many people enjoy shopping while traveling. If you’re one of them, Kish is definitely your best choice in Iran! As a free trade zone, Kish has developed as a hub for commerce and has many shopping centers. The most famous are Damoon Mall, Sarina 1 and Marjan Mall. Some are dedicated to luxury shopping, such as Pardis and Venus, while others are, on the contrary, the best places to find good deals, such as Bazaar Maryam or Safin.
As the weather is always warm on Kish Island, shopping centers also offer a good alternative when outdoor activities are not possible. Besides shops, malls in Kish have a large variety of coffee shops and restaurants, as well as recreational activities.
Kish Island’s Shopping Centers
Malls and bazaars are Kish’s main tourist attraction and every year new shopping centers are constructed on the island. Here is the list of Kish Island’s main shopping centers.
Damoon Kish Mall
Damoon Mall is Kish’s most popular shopping centers, top-rated on TripAdvisor. Located on Vasal Street, it has about 100 shops. And once you’re tired of doing shopping, go to the second floor to do some skating on the ice rink or feels like a pilot on a flight simulator.
Sarina 1
Sarina 1 is another very popular shopping center in Kish. It is a 10-story building considered one of Kish’s most beautiful. You’ll find in this mall all types of goods and many luxury brands. Furthermore, Sarina 1 is located on Khayyam Boulevard, in front of Eram Garden and close to many other malls, making it a convenient central location.
Marjan Mall
Marjan Mall is a large shopping center with 260 commercial units located on Marjan Street. It is one of Kish’s first shopping centers, yet, it has remained one of the most popular, offering many luxurious products. There are also several coffee shops and restaurants within the Marjan Mall. And once your shopping is over, you can have a walk in Marjan Park, a nice green area by the sea.
Pardis Shopping Center 1 and 2
Paris Shopping Center is composed of two buildings, Pardis 1 and Pardis 2, and is located between Rudaki and Farudsi Street. Pardis is one of Kish’s largest shopping centers with some 500 shops! It goes without saying that you will find everything in Pardis, from luxurious clothes brands to electronic goods and sports equipment!
Venus Mall
Venus Mall is another popular destination for finding expensive goods. However, you’ll also find some good deals among the 300 shops in this shopping center. The building, which only one floor is dedicated to shopping, is located on Sanai Street.
Bazaar Maryam
Bazaar Maryam is well-known in Kish for offering more affordable products than the previously mentioned shopping centers. Located on Sanaz Square, Bazaar Maryam is a modern mall that is mostly dedicated to clothes and accessories. Note that part of the Bazaar is outdoors, so it may be best to avoid it during the hottest hours of the day.
Safien Bazaar (Arab Market)
Built like a traditional market, the Safin Bazaar, also known as the Arab Market, is one of Kish’s oldest markets. Many of the sellers were from neighboring Arab countries, hence the name of the market. It’s a small picturesque bazaar that has cheap prices, mostly for daily use goods. It is located on Hamour Street, in the north of the island.
Kish Fish Market
Fish Markets are always an interesting attraction to visit, regardless of whether you intend to buy something or not. The Kish Fish Market is full of life as everyday fishermen come here to sell fresh fish, shrimps and seashells caught in the Persian Gulf. It is located in the northern part of Kish, on Behesht Street.
Morvarid Mall
Morvarid (Pearl) Mall is another famous shopping center in Kish. The architecture of this mall is inspired by Persepolis, and each one of its sections has a name that refers to ancient Persia, such as Apadana, Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Pars. Located in Amir Kabir Square, Movarid Mall is quite a large shopping center, with many restaurants and coffee shops.
Roya Mall
Roya Mall is one of Kish’s best-rated shopping centers on TripAdvisor. This 5-storey building currently has some 150 shops. It’s a modern building with elegant architecture, that also sells many branded products. Roya Mall is located between Rudaki Street and Fars Gulf, close to many other shopping centers.
Zeytoon Bazaar
While its name means the Olive Market, you won’t find olives to buy in Zeytoon Bazaar! Instead, this shopping center is famous for its perfume and cologne shops. It has about 100 shops, that also sell clothes, bags, shoes, and home appliances. Zeytoon Bazaar is located near Morvarid Mall, on Sahel Boulevard.
Paniz Kish Shopping Center
If you’re looking for reasonable prices and wide choice, Paniz Kish Shopping Center is among your best options. Located between Rudaki and Ferdowsi Street, close to Pardis Shopping Center and Roya Mall, Paniz shops sell a variety of goods, from chocolate to clothes, cosmetics, and electronics.
Kish Mall
With 400 shops scattered over five floors, the Kish Mall is one of the island’s largest shopping centers. You’ll literally find everything there, from clothes to home appliances, electronics and cosmetics. It also has restaurants and coffee shops on the ground floor to have a break from shopping. Kish Mall is located between Rudaki and Ferdowsi Street, near Pardis, Paniz and Roya Mall.
Pars Khaleej
Pars Khaleej is a 12.000 square meters shopping center located on the north of the island. This mall is appreciated by locals for the reasonable prices of its 150 shops. However, it mostly focuses on everyday uses and ordinary products, so do not expect to find luxury brands there.
Koorosh Brand Center
Kooroosh Brand Center is one of Kish’s newest shopping centers. This mall sells many famous brands and is a great location to shop for luxury goods. It is located on Marjan Square, close to Marjan Bazaar.
Diplomat Mall
Also located in the north of Kish, on Lark Square, the Diplomat Mall is a beautiful two-story building. Its shops offer a large variety of clothing choices, food, and cosmetic, among other products. But the highlight of this shopping center is its amusement park, located on the second floor.
Beh-Kish Center
Located in the northwest of Kish, on Kashani Street, Bekhish Center is a shopping center mostly dedicated to household goods, furniture and decoration.
Padna Home Center
Padna Home Center is an affordable shopping center that mostly sells daily necessities and cheap clothes. Go on your way if you’re looking for luxury shopping! Located on Iran Boulevard, you will find plenty of restaurants nearby, in case your shopping whets your appetite!
