Akbati shopping and Lifestyle will be Istanbul’s 5th largest shopping and lifestyle center, two times bigger then Akmerkez and the biggest mall from Ikitelli to Beylikduzu.

Concep design held by the Akmerkez’s creator American Development Design Group and shop mix composed by French retail consulting group.

The new Akbati Shopping and Lifestyle Center project in Istanbul’s Esenyurt-Bahçeşehir area will cost $220 million.
The Akbatı Life and Shopping Center consists of 348 residences and common living areas and social facilities rising over one of the largest and most modern shopping malls of Istanbul.
The new building will be constructed on 50,838 square meters of land with a total gross construction area of 242,000 square meters. The residences will be in a 21-story “blue tower” and an 11-story “green tower,” and the size of these flats will range from 67 square meters to 571 square meters. The cheapest apartment will be TL 67,000, with the most luxurious suites costing TL 1.85 million. The company bought the land for the new mall from the Esenyurt Municipality in 2006 for $22 million.
Unlimited entertainment and new shopping experience. Akbati Shopping and Lifestyle Center is a 4 story mall for 300 retail stores and 3000 car capacity parking.
With a total construction area of 240000 m2, 63.500 m2 shopping center, 8.400 m2 Hypermarket and a 9 Cinema screen movie theatre.

The turnkey in Akbatı is expected to start in 2011, while the shopping center is likely to open doors for visitors in the same year. Akkök Group is the creator of the Akmerkez Shopping Center on Istanbul’s European side and the Akasya Acıbadem project on Anatolian side of the city.

Istanbul has been a rising star in Turkey for the last 25 years in shopping centers and are another attraction in the real estate sector in recent years. The investments in shopping centers in Istanbul is expected to increase the coming years.

More info at http://www.akbati.com/

Built on an area of 495,000 square meters in the Bayrampaşa district, Forum Istanbul comprises 175,000 square meters of leased area plus an IKEA store measuring 30,000 square meters and a Real supermarket covering about 15,500 square meters. The development will also include public spaces and parks where festivals, as well as cultural and sporting activities, will be organized.

Brand names such as Tepe Home, Saturn, Teknosa and Bimex will cover 11,500 square meters. The stores Boyner, YKM, C&A, M&S and Zara will also be included in the shopping mall, which will have a parking lot with room for 5,500 vehicles.
In addition, Forum Istanbul will be home to a giant Ferris wheel that will be as tall as the Bosphorus bridge, along with a bowling alley, restaurants, an IMAX movie theater, an ice-skating rink and playrooms for children.

The biggest attraction of this giant shopping center is Turkuazoo an aquarium housing 10,000 different species and constructed on 8,000 square meters of land. Turkey’s first large aquarium, Turkuazoo will also make Forum Istanbul one of the world’s first shopping centers to include an aquarium. Visitors will be able to walk through one of the world’s longest underwater tunnels, experiencing a 270-degree view that will allow them to feel at one with the sea creatures without having to put on a wetsuit and dive in.

Forum Istanbul is unique, adding a new dimension to the existing retail market in the region. The scheme offers a contemporary urban experience, interspersed with boulevards, piazzas, avenues, courtyards, and monumental buildings. The interplay of these elements produces streets with sweeping views, narrow lanes with shadow and contrasts of scale and public squares with different spatial qualities. A public area with spectacular landscape, it is suitable for festivals, concerts, markets and sports events. Signage, fountains, sculptures and art will also be a part of the project.

Residential and office functions are located in an upgraded green area, providing an elegant and park-like surrounding and enhancing the residential atmosphere. Domestic housing blocks are placed to create a community that faces inward, towards the recreational activities area. Interior vistas are formed on the roof’s green terraces. Blocks of varying height provide different settlement options for different economic lifestyle alternatives.

Forum Istanbul had a spectacular opening show by laser-projecting the work of Turkey’s 15 top living artists across Istanbul’s iconic buildings and 25 giant Forum Istanbul tulip logo balloons illuminated the skyline, Multi’s Marcel Kokkeel, Board member and Chairman Multi Mall Management and Levent Eyuboglu, MD Multi Turkmall, signaled the start to a spectacular evening of art projected onto the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Train station, AKM in Taksim Square and other key locations to hundreds of thousands of local residents and tourists. Multi donated the show to the city of Istanbul and announced the opening on 17 November of Forum Istanbul – the largest shopping and excitement center in Europe.

Forum Istanbul will become an important landmark, attracting shoppers and visitors from all over Istanbul.

Forum Istanbul Shopping Center
Kocatepe Mahallesi,
Şehir Parkı Caddesi 34045
Bayrampaşa – İstanbul
Website: www.forumistanbul.com.tr

Capacity, which took its place among the select and popular shopping centers of Turkey opened it gates in November, 2007, and has reached aimed customer profile with its genuine peculiarity as of the moment it opened its gates, has been visited by about 63 thousand people daily.

Capacity, which is located at the heart of one of the biggest and busiest districts of Turkey, Bakırköy, come into life through the partnership of Uzman İnşaat, Keleşoğlu İnşaat, Kameroğlu İnşaat, Beyaz İnşaat and Zirve İnşaat. Capacity, which consists of 180 shops, car park with 2400 car capacity and a closed space having 133 thousand square meter area, opened its gates in the end of 2007.

Capacity Shopping Center turned each taste stop to special restaurants with unique design and presentation for its quests that would have their meal in chaster ambience by completely going far from standard food court reasoning. Especially common place practice has not been realized for food court attracting attention with special design and different and impressive decoration.

Capacity, with different stance and stylish restaurants, does not cause to look for Nişantaşı and moved the world kitchen with fast food and various meals to Bakırköy. Capacity introduced to Bakırköy such recently trendy places as The House Café, Venge, Davidoff Jazz Bistro Café and became the meeting point of Istanbul with Kitchenette, Chocolate, Mid Point with their long lasting nights till 02:00, by making all to experience first time.

Capacity also renders satisfying service for those who expect to experience maximum quality in cinema. Cine Bonus, being managed by Mars Sinemaları which acts with business aims as to take place at the best spots and to render a service in world standards in technology and comfort, offers the screen movies in maximum comfort with 9 movie halls and 1500 seat capacity.

Address
Capacity Bakırköy
Zeytinlik Mah. Fişekhane Cad. No:7 Bakırköy Bakırköy
Phone: +90 212 661 67 05
Fax: +90 212 661 67 63

email: info@capacity.com.tr
website: www.capacity.com.tr

Featuring everything from luxury restaurants and cafes serving cuisine from around the world, the world-famous Far Eastern Spa, Anantara, a fitness club with the latest high-tech workout equipment, and an indoor swimming pool to a multiplex cinema.

The Astoria is well positioned to be the newest tourist attraction in Istanbul, Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2010, because the combination of the Kempinski name with the world’s most popular and desirable brands will draw tourists to the mall.

The other things that set it apart include:

- 35,000 m2 of total space
- 25,000 m2 of leasable space
- 110 shops
- 49-meter high double atrium, the largest in Europe, provides natural light
- 800 vehicle parking garage designed according to US standards with wide ramps

The complex is just as easy to reach Etiler and Levent. One can easily access the E5 motorway and it is not overly far from the Trans European Motorway. Kempinski Residences Astoria has a five-storey shopping center, parking for 1,000 vehicles, an entertainment area, a wellness and fitness center and two 27-storey towers that hold 160 homes. It is located within an area of 120,000 square meters with a fascinating view of the entire Istanbul skyline.

The 160 residences come in different sizes and can either be purchased or rented on short or long-term lease. Services are provided on a personally tailored basis depending on the requirements of the owner and his family or guests. “Feel at Home at Kempinski Residences.”

Address:
Astoria Istanbul
Buyukdere Caddesi Astoria Kuleleri No:127
34394 Esentepe – Istanbul
Tel: +90 212 215 2222

For more information about Astoria visit their website:

http://www.astoria.com.tr/

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The shopping center is a unique urban lifestyle environment situated on a natural topographical “amphitheater” of residential neighborhoods. Above, a grand circular arrival plaza sits between an open-air lifestyle center and a glass-roofed indoor retail area.

In addition to many glamorous shops and a hip theater complex, the modern mall hosts a variety of restaurants, cafes and even a food market. The shopping mall proves that it’s different to its customers since the opening day with the different living spaces in its brand new concept such as The Fashion District, The Boulevard, The Square and the nostalgic Market Place.

The new shopping mall offers famous brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Prada, Celine, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Zara, Boyner, Mango, M.A.C., Sephora, Sevil, Vakko, and Debenhams.

The most luxury and exclusive stores are located out side at the open-air lifestyle center which is accessible from the upper floor. In Istinye Park Brands’ Street, an open space designed as a city square which is a first in Turkey, features many brands that pave the way to the world fashion such as Burberry, Gucci, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton and restaurants of different cuisines line up.

World-famous Rainforest Café has opened its first location in Turkey and is located in Istinye Park at the ground floor of the complex.

IstinyePark offers art, fun, sports, shopping and world cuisines to any one and is the new apple of Istanbul’s eye with its almost 300 stores and 40 restaurants. While this wonder of design, which virtually intensifies the joy of life, meets different tastes and needs, it also showed its difference among all the shopping malls with 41 new brands that entered Turkish market via İstinyePark. İstinyePark, which breathed a new life into Turkey and Istanbul, has managed to become an indispensible address for those, who want to spend a great day.

Let me know what you think of Istinye Park in the comments.

Also read our review: Istinye Park surprising luxury shopping mall

Address:
Istinye Park
Istinye Bayiri Caddesi 34460
Istinye – Istanbul

Tel: +90 212 345 5555

http://www.istinyepark.com

Nisantasi is the center of fashion in Turkey and the most prestigious national and international trademarks can be found in the district.

Nisantasi is one of the most historical districts of Istanbul and it has been a district where the most elite people lived throughout its history. The development of the district starts when Sultan Selim the 3rd builds an archery drilling area (deep effects of European point of view could be observed on the Sultan).

During the last period of 18th century, Abdülhamit the 1st chose Nisantasi for the wedding ceremonies of his sisters which lasted two weeks. The close location of the district to the palaces of Dolmabahçe and Yildiz, the effect of Pera culture, dwellers of many international perspectives and high purchasing power made Nisantasi a lively and cosmopolitan district.

About City’s

City’s Nisantasi project is a prominent A+ Project that has the top location in Istanbul with an investment of 125.000.000 USD

City’s features 150 stores, cinema’s, Top local and global brands, cafes and exclusive restaurants. Starbucks is on the first floor, and the Canadian coffee chain Second Cup Coffee, has opened its first branch in Turkey. On the second floor there is a Gloria Jeans Cafe, and Café Crown on the third level.

Food and Drinks

The Restaurants are on the fourth floor. The popular Yummies Food Bar offers an international menu focusing on Italian specialities. Alongside it is the Mexican restaurant Cantina Mariachi, with colorful decorations and sizzling Mexican platters with guacamole and salsa. Suinn is a hip and chic Japanese and sushi eatery with modern minimalist Asia decoration and wonderful smells of fresh sushi rolls and green tea. Next-door is the first branch of the Etiler-based eatery “Harvard Café” that has a cozy atmosphere and offers a similar menu to its original location. Across from Harvard Café is the 10Dieci bar that looks like a fashionable after-work hangout.

Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream is on the same floor that opened its second store in Turkey after Kanyon.

Movies

The movie complex is at the top level of City’s, also there is a fine dining area with the Asian restaurant Celandon which will immediately catch your eye. Celadon has award-winning chefs and serve mostly Chinese food. Next to Celandon is a French restaurant, Clementine owned and run by Levent Penso. The restaurant Grey which offers international cuisine and especially Italian food, is also run by Levent Panso.

Go to Good Life by Davidoff Cognac to enjoy a cigar and drinks.

The most unique restaurant of City’s is “It’s a Joke Restaurant“ by culinary entrepreneur Izzet Çapa. With an enthusiastic and outgoing staff along with a pile of fresh colorful vegetables and an open kitchen. But the dining area with crystals, fireplace and elite art gives an impression of high class dining.

Let me know what you think of City’s in the comments.

Info

Address:
City’s Nisantasi
Tesvikiye Caddesi No. 162
Sisli, 34365 Istanbul
Tel: 212 373 33 33

For more information about city’s go to www.citysnisantasi.com

Located in Beylikduzu one of the most attractive location in Istanbul.
In addition to the Carrefour-Sa already in the same location, Media Markt will open next to Taxit Center very soon, which will create a significant synergy.

Istanbul Taxit Center is a huge building with 2 floors of closed parking, 5 floors of store areas and a total of 100 residence apartments in the upper two floors, 7 floors in total on a 17000 m2 land. The shopping center will feature the largest ice skating lot in Istanbul with 700 m2 of ice.

There will be a total of 205 stores in Taxit shopping center. The food center consists of 22 different food chains.

For more information visit.

www.taxitcenter.com

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Addres istanbul offers homeowners professional design and installation services, and carries the most luxurious and innovative products picked from around the world. Address Istanbul’s showrooms features unique lifestyle vignettes so that customers can walk from one to the other, visualizing full-room scenes while pulling all of the elements of an interior design project together. An incredible selection of rare and designer products for purchase and special order in lighting, soft and hard flooring, bath design and hardware, kitchen design and appliance, décor and patio.

Whatever’s your preferred home style, for your livingroom, dinningroom, bedroom or garden, Adress Istanbul has it all to create your dream home or office.

Address:
Address istanbul

Şişli Halide Edip Adıvar Bulvarı

Telefon: (212) 320 62 62

For more information about address istanbul visit www.addresistanbul.com

Kanyon Istanbul is fusing a unique approach to shopping, entertainment and retail in an extraordinary architectural shell. Kanyon features 160 stores, 9 cinema screens, fitness center. Top local and global brands, cafes, and open air performances are set in an atmosphere alive. Kanyon houses trendsetting prestigious brands with the world-famous fashion retailer Harvey Nichols. Apple’s first store in Continental Europe is also located in the new shopping center Kanyon.

Opened in June 2006, Kanyon is a mixed-use project built in downtown Istanbul that brings together 179 residential apartments, a 26 story office block and 37,500 square meters of retail space.

With Kanyon, the aim has been to create a heart-of-the-city that connects the people working, living, and shopping in the region and beyond, which will function more as an organic part of the urban space rather than a standard mall, office, or residential project.

The designers for Kanyon are the Jerde Partnership (www.jerde.com ), who are the world’s leading ‘experiential’ architectural practice. Their focus on the creation of ‘place’ rather than just a ‘building’ is very unique. Their primary concern is on how people interact with space, how this energy animates the environment, and how places can have a more intimate meaning in people’s lives beyond the physical space itself. It is a unique blend of design, understanding and directing human behavior, architecture, and urban planning.

Kanyon residences offer a nest at the heart of the action, but balance it with our need for tranquility and connection to green and outdoor space. Unlike most other modern residences, Kanyon offers balconies, private terraces and gardens, windows that actually open to let in fresh air, and 3,500m2 of common garden space. Residents at Kanyon will not feel like they are living in a hotel room.

The residences are based on 21 different styles ranging from 80 m² to 380 m². With interiors that are designed by Sevil Peach and Brigitte Weber, Kanyon residencse are unique, elegant, versatile, and functional.

Kanyon offices offer professionals a synergy of work and play. With cafés, restaurants, bars within the complex, social life at Kanyon is as vibrant as work life. Also, the 4000 m2 fitness club gives a chance to unwind and integrate wellness into hectic work schedules.

Spread over 4 levels, in a primarily open air environment, the retail mix at Kanyon sets the stage for 4 totally distinct streets, each with its own energy and vibe. This innovative positioning allows visitors to really connect with brands, and makes finding your way around both intuitive and more exciting. Further, as most walking areas are covered and climate controlled, Kanyon blends open-air with comfort and allows visitors to experience the best of each season. More than this, Kanyon marries the convenience of the shopping center with the vibrant air of the street in an inspiring one-of-a-kind setting.

Kanyon Istanbul is home to 160 stores, complete with gourmet supermarket, street bazaar, cinemas, restaurants, health club, and outdoor performance areas. The world’s top fashion, luxury, electronic, and entertainment brands satisfies every retail desire. Dozens of new brands entering Turkey for the first time, ranging from Wagamama, Douglas, Apple Store, to Conbipel are all featured. The big news is that, the world’s leading fashion mecca, Harvey Nichols, is the anchor. Bringing with it the countless brands that have given Harvey Nics its sassy edge in the UK, there is no doubt that this will immediately become the fashion center of Istanbul. Beyond this, the overall experience and selection at Kanyon will set the standard for shopping not only in Turkey, but for the entire South European region.

Address:
Kanyon
Buyukdere Cad. No: 185
34394 Levent – Istanbul
tel: +90 212 353 5300

For more info visit Kanyon’s website www.kanyon.com.tr

In 1995, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) selected Akmerkez as the Best Shopping Center in Europe. In 1996, Akmerkez was given the recognition as the Best Shopping Center in the World by ICSC and also received the highest accolade, Design and Development Award.

Akmerkez, with its 246 shops, provides outstanding women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and textiles, stationery, toys, sports, shoes, eyewear and gift shops along with restaurants, cinemas, hairdressers, banks, a currency exchange office, electronic goods, orthopedic goods, shoe shine services, a tailor, a pet shop, and a supermarket for all the shoppers needs.

Turkey’s leading retail center, Akmerkez, recently announced a 25 million dollar refurbishment plan to maintain their No.1 status. The new design will include a comprehensive renovation of the exterior architecture, interior design, lighting, signage, and an expansive, new style restaurant and food zone. The entire center will be upgraded to achieve a new sense of luxury and lifestyle shopping, with special attention to pampering shoppers with special services and facilities. In the most modern way, the design is inspired by the Bosphorus (Istanbul’s famous water passage connecting Europe to Asia). The new center is conceived with luminous soft, curving forms and spaces. It is elegant and timeless, with changing personalities from day to night.

Akmerkez is open every day of the week between 10:00-22:00 and is visited by 1-1.5 million people every month.

Address:
AKMERKEZ
Nispetiye cad. Ulus – Etiler – İSTANBUL
Tel: +90 (212) 282 01 70
Fax: +90 (212) 282 01 65

For more info visit Akmerkez’s website www.akmerkez.com.tr