Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi

Shop ’Til You Drop at Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi

If you’re dying for a little retail therapy, and your credit card doesn’t mind a bashing, it’s certainly a fantastic idea to head to Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi, or Marmara Forum to give it it’s more commonly used name.

Not only will you find all manner of things to buy, but this is a general spot for entertainment too, with restaurants, a cinema, and a huge indoor playground too. Ona  rainy day, there is no better spot for a family to head to!

Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi is located in Merter, which is directly on the Metro line. This means you can just jump on and off, and you don’t have to worry about driving. Of course, if you want to drive, there is plentiful parking, so no issues about where to leave the car!

Shopping Opportunities in Marmara Form Alisveris Merkezi

Quite frankly, there isn’t a lot you won’t find here, and with 375,000 square meters of space, you’re not short on wandering room either! Of course, during weekends and public holidays, the shopping centre does get very busy indeed, and this being Istanbul, you can expect crowds. Having said that, if you visit during the mid-week period, in the day time, and avoid early evenings, you should be able to shop much more freely.

Inside Marmara Forum you will find around 300 local Turkish brand stores, and a countless international names. You’ll also find Turkey’s largest Carrefour store here too. To name just a few stores you can find:

• Decathlon
• Boyner
• Teknosa
• Zara
• Marks & Spencer
• Bimeks
• LC Waikiki
• FLO
• Mango
• Benetton
• GAP
• Armani Junior
• Lacoste
• Network

The list goes on!

Taking your time wandering around and taking each floor at a time is the best option, otherwise you may become confused in terms of where you have been and where you re yet to go! You should also take regular pitstops at one of the many coffee shops and restaurants, to make a real day out of it.

Entertainment Opportunities at Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi

It’s not all shopping! Many people visit Marmara Forum for a day out, not just for shopping. Whether you want to spend some cash or simply window shop, that’s certainly not all that is on offer. There is a huge Cinemaximum in the Marmara Forum, and it boasts the biggest number of cinema halls in the entire country – 16 at the last count! The latest released movies are regularly shown in both Turkish and English, with subtitles too. Simply check online or in the cinema hall to find out times of showings in different languages.

There is also a dedicated Kid’s Street, where families can head for a spot of relaxation. The kids will be able to run around and burn off some steam in the indoor playground, and parents will be able to sit back and chill out with a tea or coffee, resting their feet from all that shopping.

Of course, there are also plenty of restaurants and coffee shops dotted around the entire centre, and you’ll find something to feed every single taste. From big named international chain brands to Turkish restaurants, you’ll find it all, and most have kid’s menus too. There are also several coffee shops, including Starbucks, where you can grab a quick drink and have a quick pitstop!

Visiting Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi

As we mentioned earlier, Marmara Forum is located in Merter, which is located just outside of the main city centre, if you consider the city centre to be Sultanahmet or Taksim. You can easily reach it by road, or you can jump on the Metro. You will need to take the Metro which heads in the direction of Ataturk Airport, however the mall is well before that.

Parking is plentiful, and the Metro station is located directly outside of the shopping centre, so you don’t have to too far to walk in the open air.

Marmara Forum is open every day, from 10am until 10pm. Do check opening times on special occasions, such as public holidays, as the hours may vary slightly during these times.

Whether it’s a rainy day and you’re searching for something to do in Istanbul, or you simply want to splash some cash, the Marmara Forum Alisveris Merkezi is a fantastic place to visit. Kids will love the range of activities and facilities to keep them occupied, and adults can wander around, shopping or simply browsing to their heart’s content. Many people visit simply for the cinema, and in that case, you can easily factor in an entertaining day or evening with dinner and refreshmentstoo.