Optimum Outlet

Opened by the Renaissance Holding construction company in 2008, it represents the second of four of their projects of Optimum brand of outlet centers. On a total area of 134,985 square meters, it was built with a rather stylish, modern look that attracts attention of passengers in vehicles passing by on the busy E-5. With a gross leasable area of 44,704 square meters, it includes over 150 retail units, home to a wide array of both nationally and internationally renowned brands, with full-priced stores as well as outlet. You will find here something for everyone, be it men’s or women’s fashion or kids’ clothes and shoes. It received two awards in 2010, being declared both Turkey’s and Europe’s best outlet centre by AMPD and ISCS respectively. With a lot of stores, even the ones that are not classified as outlets, offering various discount options, this center is a must if you are already travelling by E-5 and passing by, and it is definitely worth the trip if you are somewhere else in Istanbul. With a vast range on brands and items on sale, there are a lot of satisfied customers every day, with the amount of visitors rising up to nine million on a yearly basis.

Influenced by the modern shopping centers, the Optimum Outlet isn’t a limited experience, but offers a lot more than plain shopping. There are a lot of ways to entertain yourself in this venue, such as the bowling alley if you have some spare time. If you are a fan of ice skating, you will be delighted to try out the first and only indoor ice skating rink on the Anatolian side of the city, covering over 500 square meters for you to enjoy throughout the year. If you’re not up for physical activities, there are always cinemas with the latest products of the movie industry. When you’re worn out and need rest and refreshment, you can go to the top floor where the food court is located, with 2,500 seating places and a wide array of world-famous brands in food and beverage industry, as well as local specialties.

As for the transport, if you are trying to get here by public transport, just use the ferries or Marmaray to get to the Asian side of the city, and then take the metro or a tram to the Yenisahra Station, and the center will be right across the E-5. If you are coming by car, don’t worry about parking, as the parking service is free, with the capacity of more than 1,500 vehicles indoors, and 50 on the outside.