Best Shopping Malls in Sydney Area

"The Arcade was also known as the ‘Arcade Street’ , a name which was given to the place which connects London with City of Westminster.Image Credits : SidneiensisHighlights: You can find the local craftsmanship of Australian Designer Labels such as Alex Perry, Manning Cartell, Lover, Dion Lee and many more to list down. You can also visit some of the renowned stores such as Haigh Chocolates, Raphael Jewellers, Victoria Buckley Jewellery and much more. Location: 412-414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia"

"Specialising in beauty and fashion, the Strand Arcade is flocked by tourists and locals alike. The centre is known for its Victorian architecture, which spells out elegance and style, as do the brands that have stores inside. Another shop that is worth a mention here is Haigh’s Chocolate, which is a famous gourmet brand in Sydney."

"The Strand Arcade is a Victorian-style retail arcade in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. The 3-storey structure features several decorative elements including a tinted glass rooftop, traditional-styled protruding galleries, cedar staircases, tiled floors, cast iron balusters, and timber-framed shop fronts."

"If you are shopping at Westfield Sydney Tower, you might want to pop next door to The Pitt Street Mall, located right in the centre of Sydney’s bustling central business district. Included at The Pitt Street Mall are over 600 specialty stores including boutique shops, arcades, David Jones and Myer. This store is open daily from 9-5pm and really has everything you could need."

"Start off your shopping adventure at Oxford Street, which links the suburb Paddington to Darlinghurst. Paddington Markets are open every Saturday and a must-visit for art lovers looking to explore the local crafts within the community. This is Sydney’s original market for arts and crafts, and as expected, continues to attract artists from all over the area."

"Perfect for some brand shopping, as well as some souvenirs, this place gives the true vibe of the city. Buzzing with locals and tourists, it is a fun place to visit. You may even get to be audience to some great street artists here."

"One of the largest shopping centre in Sydney which is located in Broadway locality and a shopper’s paradise too. You can get a chance to shop from over millions of brand options and this is one of the best places for Shopping in Sydney.Highlights: The shopping mall features some of the renowned brands which are hard to find anywhere else. You can get a chance to shop from Kmart, Coles, food court, Hoyts 12 screen cinemas."

"It’s just the street that’s called Broadway because of which the shopping centre has this distinct name. You will, although, find some astonishing stores that would be tough to find anywhere else in Sydney, so that’s something to be thrilled about, right?. You’ll get to roam around in some of the most wondrous speciality stores too."

"Take little builders to Sydney’s 2nd LEGO Certified store inside the Broadway Sydney shopping centre. Kids will love playing with bricks, building their own minifigure and more. Get more info on the LEGO Store Broadway Sydney."

"It is the central business district which comprises of not only shopping centres, restaurants, café and other take away shop which will keep you busy all the time. Highlights: The place is also considered to be home to many radio stations too especially the Austereo’s Sydney radio. You can also visit the famous Rydges World Square Hotel which has both restaurants and other commercial space."

"Packed with offices, it is also one of the popular shopping centres in the city. Food, shopping, and work, all in one place, it is especially loved by the locals. The area boasts of a vibrant atmosphere, and a fun entertainment centre."

"It’s almost like a paradise for people who want to shop till they drop and eat till they can’t move any more!. It has a couple of radio stations so you might even run into some celebrity there."

"Ed.Square Town Centre has a brand new indoor children’s play area with two dedicated spaces for kids of all ages.The junior space for under fours boats a ‘Junior Cube’ with a crawl tube, vertical forest and activity wall plus an inclusive kaleidoscope cubby. Older children will love the hanging pods, which hang up to 3.8-metres off the ground for endless climbing fun, and have an attached slide. There is also a mini trampoline, rock climbing wall and two additional slides in the area to keep everyone entertained.Where: Ed."

"Regarded as one of Harry Seidler’s masterpieces, this white Bauhaus tower blends elegance with functionality to house some of Sydney’s most sought-after office space. It features an octagon floor plan of 67 floors with some breathtaking views of the city offered from offices here. The MLC Centre was the tallest office building in Sydney from 1977 to 1992"

"This Sydney institution has been operating for more than 13 years, and it’s easy to see why. A stunning location, on the water at Jones Bay Wharf, and a solid, innovative menu has seen Flying Fish leap from strength to strength. Split over two impressive levels, choose from the a la carte or degustation menu in the main restaurant, or for a more casual feel, head outdoors to the Little Fish Bar for a cocktail and peruse the far-from-ordinary bar menu."

"This beautiful restaurant is located in a modern, octagonal building on the Sydney Harbour and, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows, features some of the city’s most stunning views of the water. The high-class menu features lunch and dinner items like slow-cooked pork belly with cultured butter, koji, sesame and pork broth. Quay restaurant is known for its divine dessert menu, and visitors will love delicacies like chocolate caramel with almond nougat and muscatels."

"The restaurant also offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour|© Courtesy of Quay / Credit: Nikki To. With a plethora of awards including Restaurant of the Year by The Australian Gourmet Traveller, the dishes served at Quay are forefront examples of artistic gastronomy. Experimenting with rare plants and organic ingredients, Peter Gilmore crafts his meals into stunning sculptures inspired by nature."

"Bondi to Bronte walk – a must do when you visit Australia Catch the ferry to Manly – a cheap way to experience beautiful Sydney Harbour with stunning views of the city is to catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and back. In Manly, walk down the palm tree-lined Corso towards the beach for an ice-cream, walk around to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab a cold beer at Manly Wharf Hotel. Time your return ferry trip back to the Quay to coincide with the sunset behind the harbour bridge."

"Whether in Walsh Bay to satisfy your cultural side or just to hang out by the harbour, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t find time for dumplings. Tucked in an old warehouse across the road from Sydney Dance Company, this polished diner serves some of the city’s best dim sum. Once you’ve worked your way through the squirty soup dumplings and translucent prawn parcels, there’s also a number of knock-out wok dishes to try, from the kung pao chicken to crispy eggplant in honey."

"Lotus Dumpling Bar has you covered when the dumpling cravings hit. The restaurant has an open kitchen so you can watch on as the chefs create pure dumpling magic. Our favourite dishes are the crisp fried eggplant with honey and chilli and the pan-fried chicken and kimchi dumplings."