The best shopping malls in Kowloon

Airside officially opened its doors in September 2023. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm Snøhetta, Airside is a 47-storey multi-complex developed by Nan Fung Group. It is made up of Grade A office floors and a 700,000sq ft shopping mall offering everything from restaurants and cafes to retail shops, entertainment venues – including a huge indoor surfing venue – and plenty of outdoor spaces. 

Located in West Kowloon above Kowloon Station, Elements is a convenient spot attached to the Airport Express, a plethora of apartments, as well as the ICC, the tallest building in Hong Kong. Shop till you drop at the wide range of luxury stores or make use of their indoor skating rink and Premiere Cinemas, which is said to be one of the largest cinemas in Hong Kong with 12 theatre houses. 

Harbour City sprawls along the Kowloon side of Victoria Harbour where you can catch the Star Ferry, walk along the Avenue of Stars, and explore Tsim Sha Tsui. Whatever you're looking for, you're likely to find it in Harbour City. From dining and shopping to hotels, this mall has all your bases covered for the perfect day out in Hong Kong. Be sure to check out the striking 'Hong Kong' display sign by French artist Camille Walala at the Ocean Terminal Deck, where you'll be treated to an unobstructed view of Victoria Harbour. Even its car park has views for days!

K11 Art Mall (not to be confused with K11 Musea) is a unique venue that often serves as a platform to showcase all kinds of pioneering artworks. Founded by Adrian Cheng in 2008, the art mall collaborates with the non-profit K11 Art Foundation to bring innovative projects and out-of-the-box exhibitions by our local creative talents.

Dubbing itself the "Silicon Valley of Culture", K11 Musea is a behemoth. Apart from a huge variety of shops – from luxury and beauty brands to kids and lifestyle stores – there's also an amazing selection of world-class restaurants and casual eateries to choose from. But unlike any other malls in the city, this harbourside landmark is also decked out in artworks of all shapes and sizes. Even the peacock-shaped kids' playground looks like a giant art installation. K11 Musea also regularly hosts various art and cultural activities where creative minds from Hong Kong and around the world come together for some of the most fascinating showcases in the city. Come for the shopping, stay for the art.

As you can tell from the name, this shopping mall is seriously mega. Boasting 1.1 million sq ft and spanning 19 stories, the mall houses an international-sized ice rink that previously hosted Olympic qualifiers and local figure skating contests, a massive IMAX cinema, and more than 60 stores. To make things even easier for you, there are free shuttle buses running between the mall and Kowloon Bay MTR Station. You could also fit in some retail therapy before a gig at the nearby KITEC. 

One of the largest malls in Mong Kok, this spot is super convenient as it's connected to the Mong Kong East MTR station. Browse through the diverse mix of stores and restaurants or take a break in the UA Cinema or IMAX theatre and catch a movie. There’s even an outdoor playground for the little ones.

Opened in 2017 along the iconic Sneaker Street in Mong Kok, The Forest is a nature/sports-themed shopping destination that sells a comprehensive range of the latest sports-related products in a sustainable environment with ample greenery. Inspired by Tokyo's trendy Daikanyama district with cute narrow alleys, vibrant shopping spots, and lots of greenery; browse through the 50,000 sq ft, three-storey mall while taking in the 'fresh air' (it is Mong Kok after all).