Shopping dreams often come true at EmQuartier Bangkok. This high-end shopping mall stands as one of Thailand’s premier destinations. Let’s explore this grand monument that was constructed in 2015.
EmQuartier is part of the “EM District” project. The project ensures a seamless retail experience taking over Sukhumvit Road. EmQuartier followed the Emporium Mall. It is the second of three malls planned for the EM District.
The building boasts high glass walls and shiny white floors. Shop windows display celebrated products and brands. Modern technology blends harmoniously with nature here at EmQuartier. The New York-based Leeser Architecture designed EmQuartier. It won the Asia Pacific International Property Award for Best Commercial Architectural Design in 2014.
EmQuartier features around 1000 local and foreign shops. Classy restaurants and trendy cafes are also highlights. You can find a gymnasium and a multiplex cinema. The cinema offers four types of cinematic experiences. Ample parking is available on two underground floors.
EmQuartier comprises three zones. These are the Helix Quartier, the Waterfall Quartier and the Glass Quartier. An indoor garden enhances the beauty. It features Southeast Asia’s biggest man-made waterfall. The waterfall is about 40 meters tall. This nature-friendly place includes trees and ponds. A 280-square-metre water garden houses stunning orchids and ferns.
Stores include globally renowned retail and cosmetic brands. Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada are available. You can find Dior and Jimmy Choo here. Budget-friendly travelers should wander up a few floors. You will find brands like Zara and H&M. Local brands like Greyhound and Kloset are here too.
Walk through the spiral walkway in Helix Zone. Treat yourself to a variety of cuisines from around the world. Sample Mexican food or English breakfasts. You can also enjoy Indian delicacies and Japanese treats. Arabic assortments are also available. Of course an abundance of Thai specialties can be found here. Try Pad Thai or Tom Yum Goong. Sample Gaeng Daeng and Khao Niao Mamuang. Khanom Buang are also tasty options. Sample delicacies at the Glass Quartier’s food hall and food court. Find these in the basement.
The Virgin Active health center offers luxury. State-of-the-art fitness equipment is available. Experts guide you on burning calories and enhancing wellness. Find an altitude training room and indoor swimming pools. Climbing walls are also here for exercise enthusiasts.
Family entertainment is available at Bounce. It is a trampoline outlet featuring 80 connected trampolines. Trampoline walls and trampoline dodgeball are options. Relax and enjoy a movie at the multiplex cinema. It is equipped with an IMAX theater. The latest blockbusters are screened here. Stroll at Benjasiri Park next door. Catch a few winks at the venue’s opulence sleeping pods.
The mall takes on a cheery atmosphere during significant festivals. Visit during Christmas for decorations and lights. Soft music plays along the walkways. Sales occur at infrequent intervals. Expect the best discounts towards the end of the year at EmQuartier.
EmQuartier is more than just an ordinary mall. Its ultramodern architecture makes you feel like you have entered a new world. Leeser Architecture designed the mall. The space measures an immense 250000 square metres. The design follows a classic spiral shape. The floor plates are shifted so that the floors do not align. This represents the unpredictability of nature and city life.