Shopping malls in Phoenix offer a chance to get out of the heat and enjoy browsing your favourite big box and speciality brands while taking in great food and entertainment. Phoenix and the surrounding towns are loaded with shopping opportunities from outdoor outlet strip malls to massive, thriving indoor malls with climate control, multiplex theatres, and giant food courts.

Whether you're staying city centre or in one of the outlying suburbs, you're sure to find a shopping centre or department store complex nearby. Check out some of the best, most popular local malls and stores in which to take a break between trips to historic locales or other local points of interest.

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    Arizona Mills

    Enjoy a vast, climate-controlled destination

    Arizona Mills
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    Arizona Mills is amongst the largest indoor climate-controlled malls in the state with outlet stores, value shops, entertainment venues, food, and fun for the whole family. The mall includes over 185 stores to fill an entire day of shopping and browsing, including big names like the Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M, and others.

    Here you can find jewellery, fashion, accessories, shoes, multimedia, electronics, and just about anything you need to fill your shopping bag. Between stores, head for restaurants like Sea Life Arizona or take in a Hollywood blockbuster at the IMAX multiplex theatre. It's situated in Tempe, AZ, just 15 minutes southeast of city centre Phoenix.

    Location: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

    Open: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm

    Phone: +1 480-491-9700

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    Biltmore Fashion Park

    Explore a luxurious, upscale experience

    Biltmore Fashion Park
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    • Luxury
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    Biltmore Fashion Park offers an upscale shopping experience in a luxurious surrounding with elegantly landscaped flower beds, water features, and sit-down mid-range and fine dining restaurants. This outdoor shopping area has been a destination for locals for decades, and it seems to keep getting better.

    Here you'll find offerings from Macy's, Escada, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many others. If you're visiting from out of town, you can text for Visitor Savings and get $350 worth of special deals. It's all located right in the heart of city centre Phoenix.

    Location: 2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday from noon to 6 pm

    Phone: +1 602-955-8400

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    Arizona Centre

    Enjoy family-friendly shopping city centre

    Arizona Centre
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    Arizona Centre offers a family-friendly shopping experience in the heart of city centre Phoenix just minutes from the stadium and convention centre with big brands, entertainment, and dining. You'll enjoy free Wi-Fi, relaxing scenery, and plenty of places to sit down and take a load off in secluded, tucked away spots.

    The Centre was recently revitalised, and new office spaces, working areas, shops, and entertainment complexes were added. You can catch a film at the theatre on site and grab a bite at the food court or sit-down restaurants. You can even get pampered at a spa. It's a great day out, especially for those waiting to catch a Diamondbacks game or between convention events.

    Location: 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm

    Phone: +1 602-271-4000

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    CityScape

    Enjoy 2 blocks worth of shopping and dining

    CityScape
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    Cityscape offers an expansive collection of more than 20 shops spread over 2 blocks just a few minutes' walk from the Valley's professional entertainment and sports district. Here you can find brands like Urban Outfitters and Charming Charlie, eateries like Five Guys, and even a pharmacy. It's only steps away from the Phoenix Convention Centre, Talking Stick Arena, and Chase Field.

    It's also just a few minutes' jaunt from the city centre campus of Arizona State University, so it's popular amongst students. It's right in the heart of the city and forms an essential part of the local city centre atmosphere and culture in Phoenix.

    Location: 1 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

    Open: Monday–Thursday from 7 am to 11 pm, Friday–Saturday from 7 am to midnight, Sunday from 7 am to 10 pm

    Phone: +1 602-772-3900

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    Uptown Plaza

    Eat at trendy restaurants and shop trendy brands

    Uptown Plaza
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    Uptown Plaza offers trendy restaurants, big name and speciality brand stores, chic apparel, boutique outlets, luxury groceries, and others, all in a historic midcentury location. This mall was first built in 1955 and has recently been entirely redeveloped, but still stands as a central shopping destination for Phoenix shoppers.

    Here you'll find such names as West Elm and AJ's Fine Foods and restaurants like the Huss Brewery taproom, Nekter Juice Bar, Flower Child, and others. It's a walkable, eclectic outdoor shopping experience located in midtown just a few minutes' drive from city centre. Whether you're looking to grab a great meal, sit with a cup of coffee, or just shop all day, it's a convenient and family-friendly destination.

    Location: 100 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

    Open: Daily from 8 am to 11 pm

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    Desert Sky Mall

    Give back to the local community

    Desert Sky Mall
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    Desert Sky Mall offers not just recreation and shopping at speciality stores, department stores, big box, and boutique shops, but an opportunity to give back to the local community. This is a shopping centre that establishes partnerships with local nonprofits and financial support groups that help local individuals and good causes build a thriving community.

    In terms of shopping, you'll find more than 130 shops, restaurants, and services here, including big names like Burlington Coat Factory, Mercado de los Cielos, and others. An on-site multiplex cinema lets you catch big blockbuster films, and every weekend, the mall hosts live music and entertainment. It's just about a 17-minute drive east from the centre of city centre.

    Location: 7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033, USA

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm

    Phone: +1 623-245-1400

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    Brass Armadillo Antique Mall – Phoenix

    Explore over 600 antiques and collectibles dealers

    Brass Armadillo Antique Mall – Phoenix
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    • History
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    Brass Armadillo Antique Mall is part of a chain of antique malls and offers more than 600 dealers of antiques, collectibles, and esoterica, making it amongst the largest in the valley. Here you can find millions of items, from furniture to Depression glass, crystal, and china to pottery and military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War through World War II and beyond.

    You can also find a wide range of collectibles representing properties like Star Trek, Star Wars, old cartoons of the 1970s, classic toys, cards, games, and other entertainment memorabilia. Dealers and collectors can attend workshops or take advantage of special promotions. It's 19 minutes north of city centre.

    Location: 12419 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

    Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

    Phone: +1 602-942-0030

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    Scottsdale Fashion Square

    Explore 250 upscale and trendy names

    Scottsdale Fashion Square
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    Scottsdale Fashion Square is the place to go if you're looking for a vast collection of upscale boutique brands all in a massive, luxurious surrounding. This mall has over 250 shops featuring names like Gucci, Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Nordstrom, Bottega Veneta, and others. You'll also find mid-range brands like H&M, Aeropostale, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, and Juicy Couture. It's a sure bet that pretty much whatever you're looking for, you can find it on the 3 floors of this indoor mall.

    This upscale, contemporary mall offers a cinema to catch some entertainment and a number of restaurants where you can sit down and have a bite. It's just about 25 minutes to the east of city centre.

    Location: 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm

    Phone: +1 480-941-2140

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    Paradise Village Gateway

    Hit the heart of midtown Phoenix with casual outlets

    Paradise Village Gateway
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    Paradise Village Gateway offers a selection of name-brand shopping and outlets in the heart of Midtown Phoenix with casual restaurants, fast food, big box stores, and others. The mall hosts over 45 stores where you're sure to find everything from clothes to unique items, accessories, electronics, and whatever you need.

    Between shopping excursions, you can sit down and grab a great meal whether mid-range full-service is your jam or you just want to grab some fast food takeaway. The mall also features charging stations for electric cars in its car park.

    Location: 10825 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA

    Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

    Phone: +1 877-225-5337

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    Desert Ridge Marketplace

    Walk 110 acres of shopping, dining, and entertainment

    Desert Ridge Marketplace
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    Desert Ridge Marketplace is an outdoor mall offering 110 acres of retail space with big names, department stores, speciality retailers, discount stores, recreation, restaurants, and entertainment. Here you'll find vendors like American Eagle Outfitters, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Target, and Kohl's. You can head to the cinema to catch the latest blockbuster or try your hand at the rock climbing wall in the entertainment centre.

    The mall is peppered with restaurants throughout, so wherever you happen to be in this vast complex, eateries are just steps away. It's loaded with tended flower beds, outdoor fireplaces, fountains, and other features to make for a serene and welcoming atmosphere. It's just about 30 minutes north of city centre Phoenix.

    Location: 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday from noon to 6 pm

    Phone: +1 480-513-7586

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