Delhi NCR being one of the largest metropolitan cities in india, similar to other tier one cities doesn’t provide much opportunity to the residents to have an outing. People find their best refuge are the malls in delhi, especially on weekend or holidays. Flamboyant retail outlets, Gaming arcades and amazing restaurants make the malls the choicest option for a hangout.
The mall culture has rose to its prominence because of a numerous reasons. Some of them being:
The Old Delhi Culture: Delhi has such a rich historical heritage that for a long time, be it locals or the tourists, everyone’s favorite destination used to be the architectural phenomenon of Delhi Sultanate. With the advent of malls, within no time there was a turnaround of culture from that of ancient Old Delhi to young and fun New Delhi.
Weather: Delhi is not counted among most amicable place in India when it comes to weather. All the seasons here are extreme, be it summers or winters. Malls prove to be the only rescue for the people who work throughout the week and deserve a better weekend.
Wealth: In the last couple of decades the city has grown and so has the economy and number of opportunities. This has affected the lives of people from every class as it has moved one step forward. With better financial conditions, people now choose to spend a bit more lavishly. Malls stand ahead of any place when it comes to the display of a lavish lifestyle.
Shows, Events and Cinema - People have been longing for a common roof for all entertainment activities. Undoubtedly, there are some great theatres in Delhi which have hosted various historical events and shows. But the city was also in dire need of a revolutionary change which brings the city at par with the rest of the developed world. Malls apart from being the exclusive display of the costliest retail soon became explicit entertainment centres as well.
The impact of malls in delhi have been all positive except for the loss in business of some of the smaller hubs for hangouts. Saket is one of the prominent residential areas of south Delhi and PVR Saket has been the heart of it for long.It is one of the earliest multiplexes of the area which soon became the most visited place for the local community. The compound was not just about the movie theatre but also a hub of street food. With the rise of Select Citywalk, the relevance of PVR Saket faded a bit but still continues to be one of the top places where people love to hangout.
The mall culture has rose to its prominence because of a numerous reasons. Some of them being:
The Old Delhi Culture: Delhi has such a rich historical heritage that for a long time, be it locals or the tourists, everyone’s favorite destination used to be the architectural phenomenon of Delhi Sultanate. With the advent of malls, within no time there was a turnaround of culture from that of ancient Old Delhi to young and fun New Delhi.
Weather: Delhi is not counted among most amicable place in India when it comes to weather. All the seasons here are extreme, be it summers or winters. Malls prove to be the only rescue for the people who work throughout the week and deserve a better weekend.
Wealth: In the last couple of decades the city has grown and so has the economy and number of opportunities. This has affected the lives of people from every class as it has moved one step forward. With better financial conditions, people now choose to spend a bit more lavishly. Malls stand ahead of any place when it comes to the display of a lavish lifestyle.
Shows, Events and Cinema - People have been longing for a common roof for all entertainment activities. Undoubtedly, there are some great theatres in Delhi which have hosted various historical events and shows. But the city was also in dire need of a revolutionary change which brings the city at par with the rest of the developed world. Malls apart from being the exclusive display of the costliest retail soon became explicit entertainment centres as well.
The impact of malls in delhi have been all positive except for the loss in business of some of the smaller hubs for hangouts. Saket is one of the prominent residential areas of south Delhi and PVR Saket has been the heart of it for long.It is one of the earliest multiplexes of the area which soon became the most visited place for the local community. The compound was not just about the movie theatre but also a hub of street food. With the rise of Select Citywalk, the relevance of PVR Saket faded a bit but still continues to be one of the top places where people love to hangout.
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