Best Malls and Shops in Phuket City
Phuket City's Most Popular Malls, Shops, and Outlets
Phuket city might be renowned for its open-air markets, but it also teems with independent retailers and air-conditioned shopping malls that are packed to the rafters with luxury goods. Stroll the Old Town district and discover 19th-century Sino-Portuguese shophouses selling unique handicrafts, tasty Thai snack foods, kitschy souvenirs, and spa-style beauty products.
On the outskirts of the city, Jim Thompson enchants with his Thai silk accessories that are desired the world over (treat yourself to a sumptuous scarf, a men’s tie, or a pair of beautiful shoes). Only moments away, Central Festival Phuket woos with its designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Hermès, and Chanel. For those looking for a bargain, nothing beats Big C Supercenter and Premium Outlet.
What are the best malls and shops in Phuket city?
1. Central Festival Phuket
Home to the biggest aquarium in Southern Thailand
Good for: Food, Luxury, Shoppers
Central Festival is among the largest shopping malls in Phuket. This four-storey titan boasts 120 outlets spanning fashion, electronics, accessories, souvenirs, cosmetics, jewelry, and more. You’ll also find a tri-level department store and a ‘World of Luxury Brands’ district featuring Prada, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Hermès.
Hungry shoppers will love the Taste of the Island food court and the vibrant floating market, while families can visit the SFX Coliseum movie theatre with its free-flow beverages and popcorn. Don’t miss the mammoth aquarium or the Su Va Na underwater restaurant. You can also treat yourself to a professional massage at Thai Spa & Beauty World. Read more
Location: 74-75 Wichitsongkran Road, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 7 660 1222
Central Festival Phuket
2. Premium Outlet Phuket
Dazzling discounts from world-famous brands
Good for: Budget, Families, Shoppers
Premium Outlet Phuket is a large shopping complex in the northern part of Phuket Town. Here, you’ll find around 50 boutiques housing over 300 international brands. Note that most of the items are from previous collections/years.
Fashion, shoes, accessories, sports equipment, children clothing, and toys often have discounts of up to 70% off. Shop major names like Lacoste, Pierre Cardin, Levis, Disney, Lee, and Adidas. Premium Outlet Phuket is also home to several eateries selling drinks and snacks. Read more
Location: 888/1, Ko Kaeo, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Phone: +66 7 635 0500
Premium Outlet Phuket
3. Jim Thompson
High-end house of silk
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Shoppers
Jim Thompson is one of the world’s most famous luxury silk brands. Its main Phuket outlet is located on the ground floor of Central Festival mall and is beautifully laid out (think rails hung with colorful garments and multi-tiered stands displaying gorgeous accessories like handbags and shoes).
Here, you can peruse linen shirts, kimonos, silk duvet covers, silk scarves, totes, leather wallets, silk ties, and more. Prices are on par with the quality and the brand-name, so expect them to cost a fair bit more than your local street market vendor. Read more
Location: G Floor, Unit G02, Central Festival Phuket, 199 Moo 4, Vichitsongkram Road, Tambon Witchit, Muang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 65 716 3623
Jim Thompson
4. Super Cheap
A wholesale wonderland
Good for: Shoppers, Budget
Super Cheap, just north of Phuket Town, is well worth a visit. This sprawling warehouse-like shop is stacked high with every product you could possibly imagine. Retail chaos under one roof is hard to come by in the West but here, in Thailand, it’s very much alive and kicking!
Come for the discounted groceries, bargain basement clothing, affordable home decor, and beauty products with unbeatable prices. It’s a great place to find souvenirs to take home to family and friends. There are also plenty of food vendors if you begin to feel peckish. Read more
Location: 46-30 Thepkasattri Rd, Ratsada, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 4 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 76 609 000
Super Cheap
5. Nguan Choon Tong Herbs Shop
Phuket’s oldest Thai and Chinese medicine shop
Good for: History, Shoppers, Unusual
Nguan Choon Tong is the oldest herbal medicine shop in Phuket. Located in the heart of Old Town, the establishment is home to approximately 99 wooden drawers that contain exotic herbs, dried roots, bark, leaves, and insects. Thanks to its significant role in Phuket Town’s history, many locals go to Nguan Choon Tong as they prefer herbal remedies over modern medicine.
Visitors who are unaccustomed to this type of approach to wellness can still shop lovely products including aromatic teas and tonics. This much-loved sanctuary has been run by a family of Chinese descent since 1917 and is a bona fide treasure trove of ancient holistic remedies.
Location: 9 Thalang Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 8.30 am to 6pm, Sunday from 8.30 am to 11 am
Phone: +66 7 621 5901
Nguan Choon Tong Herbs Shop
6. Index Living Mall
A haven for home furnishings
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Index Living Mall in Phuket Town stocks a vast array of furniture, decor, and household goods. Inside, you’ll find bedroom sets, candles, cushions, dinnerware, art prints, and elegant statues, as well as artificial flowers and a wealth of dried fruits.
It’s a great place to come to buy luggage and bags, should you need extra suitcases to store souvenirs. There are over 300 shops inside and a number of popular eateries. We love Sizzler, Fuji, and Black Canyon Coffee.
Location: Soi Chaloem Phrakiat, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 76 249 541
Index Living Mall
7. Big C Supercenter
All-kinds of goods under one roof
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Big C Supercenter is a sprawling hypermarket in Phuket Town. Inside, you’ll find a quality selection of shops and restaurants, a food court and, of course, a large supermarket that stocks every grocery item you could ever want. Understandably, the place is a big hit with families.
Its west-facing carpark often hosts stalls selling clothes, car accessories, and decorative household goods. It’s also a fantastic place to find affordable souvenirs and tasty Thai snack foods to take back to your hotel.
Location: 72 Chalermprakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 8 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 76 249 444
Big C Supercenter
8. Limelight Avenue
Compact mall beloved by locals
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Limelight Avenue is a modern, two-storey shopping mall on New Dibuk Road. This convenient location, which is only moments away from Phuket Old Town, offers a nice air-conditioned refuge when you need a break from the intense Thai heat.
Inside, you’re bound to find something to drink and eat at the top floor food court before splashing your cash on a shopping spree. Alongside the boutiques selling apparel, accessories, and beauty products, you’ll find a nail spa, a hair salon, and a pharmacy. Read more
Location: 2/23 Dibuk Road, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10am (shops close at different times)
Phone: +66 7 668 2900
Limelight Avenue
9. SB Design Square
Three-floor showroom
Good for: Shoppers
SB Design Square is a modern home furnishings store in Phuket Town. Basically, everything you need to furnish and decorate your house or office is available here. This large venue is laid out in logical order, with products arranged according to areas and needs.
Shop chic coffee tables, daybeds and sofas, decorative lamps, and designer kitchen wear. There are also plenty of artificial pot plants, along with cushions, wall clocks, and jewelry boxes. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest promotions.
Location: 24 Moo 5 Chalermprakiat Rd, Muang, Wichit, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 76 304 155
SB Design Square
10. TESCO Lotus Extra Phuket
More than a regular supermarket
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
TESCO Lotus Extra was Phuket’s first major contemporary mall. It’s basically a supermarket with a decent toy and electronics department, as well as ATMs and a Boots pharmacy. Fresh produce, high-tech gadgetry, hardware, hoodies...you name it, Lotus has it!
Bargain-hunting fashionistas love this place thanks to its range of trendy apparel and indie stalls that are found in its corridors. Head upstairs and discover a fabulous food court and a fun kids’ play area. It’s also great place for gifts and unique souvenirs.
Location: 104 Chalermprakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road, Ratsada, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 7 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 76 254 888
TESCO Lotus Extra Phuket
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