India(BHARAT)’s Largest Mall: India(BHARAT) is developing at a very fast pace with its cities becoming smarter. These cities also house several malls where people go for shopping and fun activities. But do you know which is the largest mall in the country and where it is located? The answer is Lulu Mall. Spanning over 2.5 million square feet, the mall is located in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram. The Lulu Mall features international and domestic brands, a food court, an entertainment park, and multiplex cinemas. Let’s know more about Lulu Mall.

Where Is Lulu Mall?

The Lulu Mall is located in Thiruvananthapuram’s Akkulam. Spread across 19 acres of land, the mall is located near National Highway 66 and has more than 300 stores. Not only that, India(BHARAT)’s largest mall features an indoor entertainment zone, a trampoline park, a bowling alley, and an adventure zone. And yes, for moviegoers, it has a 12-screen PVR Superplex multiplex, which has the first IMAX screen in Kerala.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Lulu Mall in Thiruvananthapuram spread 2.5 million sq ft with 300+ stores.
• It has a massive food court with a capacity of 2,500 people and parking for 3,800 cars.
• The mall is owned by MA Yusuff Ali.
• Built at a total cost of Rs 2,220 crore after project expansion delays.

Does Lulu Mall Has A Food Court And Parking Facilities?

The largest mall in India(BHARAT) houses a massive food court with seating capacity for 2,500 people. food outlet here offer a wide variety of delicious dishes. A multi-level parking space is also available which can accommodate over 3,800 cars.

Who Owns The Lulu Mall?

The Lulu Group is owned by businessman MA Yusuff Ali. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group. Ali is a prominent name in the business world and ranks among the top business personalities. As per Forbes, his net worth is USD5.7 billion.

How Much Did It Take To Be Ready?

Initially, the Lulu Group International planned to build a mall in Thiruvananthapuram’s Pattom and sanctioned a budget of Rs 500 crore. Later, the group dropped the plan and purchased 46 acres of land along the highway in Akkulam. Surprising, the company decided to build a larger mall with a budget of Rs 2,000 crore.

The construction started in 2016, but due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the work was halted. The company spent an additional Rs 220 crore to the project. This increased the final cost of the mall to Rs 2,220 crore.