Desert landscapes, festivals, great food, amazing mountains, and friendly people are just some of what you can find in Phoenix. And not only that, since Phoenix is one of the cities in America with the best shopping centers. There are quite a few (including outlets) with a huge number of stores and several stand out for their excellent design. Here you will be able to know which are the best malls in Phoenix, the outlets with good discounts and where to have the best shopping day.
Best Malls in Phoenix
Scottsdale Fashion Square
If you can only go to one of the malls in Phoenix, it is very likely that everyone will recommend that you go to Scottsdale Fashion Quarter. It is the largest shopping center in Phoenix, in addition to being one of the most successful in the entire country, having been open for more than 60 years. After changing ownership in the 1990s, Scottsdale Fashion Quarter totally changed as it added several high-end stores. And it is that this mall is a paradise for lovers of luxury fashion brands since it includes first-class department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
But that’s not all as you can also find exclusive brand stores such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Christian Louboutin or Bottega Veneta among several other famous brands. But there are all kinds of brands in the mall including fast fashion (such as Zara, Forever 21 and H&M) and various high-quality, well-designed premium brands such as AllSaints, Lacoste, Armani Exchange and Scotch & Soda. And in a shopping center like this, haute cuisine restaurants like Ocean 44 and the famous Japanese restaurant Nobu could not be missing.
- Address: 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
- Other Stores: Dior, Hugo Boss, Indochino, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co, Tommy Bahama
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Scottsdale Quarter
The Scottsdale area has several of the best malls in Phoenix. In addition to Fashion Square, there are other smaller shopping centers but with very good stores, not only for clothes but also for accessories or furniture. One of them is Scottsdale Quarter. Not only is it one of the best designed in the city, but you will find wonderful shops. These include Altar’d State, Lululemon, Free People, Bonobos, Sephora or the Apple Store. Here you can also find outstanding furniture stores including several of the most famous in America such as Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn or CB2 (owned by Crate & Barrel, which sells furniture with a more modern design).
The places to eat are not left behind either, since there are quite varied restaurant options. Whether you want to eat in a more casual setting (Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls or True Food Kitchen), in a fancy restaurant (Dominick’s or Eddie V’s) or just want ice cream or juice, you’ll find it all in the Scottsdale Quarter.
- Address: 15279 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 260, Scottsdale, AZ
- Other Stores: Buckle, Express, Forever 21, GAP, Kendra Scott, Levi´s, Paige, West Elm
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler Fashion Center is the second largest mall in the Phoenix area. This shopping center has been open since 2001, and since then it has had several land changes, but it has established itself as one of the most visited in the city. And this is thanks to the fact that there are almost 200 different stores with things for everyone. Eddie Bauer, Cotton:On, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lucky Brand or Coach are some of them.
Also here are located Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, the Lego Store and the department stores Dillard’s and Macy’s. In addition to that, in 2023 the Scheels sports store will open, which sells clothing and accessories to practice any type of sport. This is one of the kids’ favorite malls in Phoenix, thanks to the Crayola Experience Center. This place has several fun attractions that the little ones will enjoy while their parents go shopping. It will be a very good idea to eat in the mall as there are several high quality restaurants such as The Keg, Firebirds or Benihana.
- Address: 3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ
- Other Stores: Anthropologie, Apple Store, Box Lunch, FYE, H&M, Kendra Scott, Lululemon, Michael Kors, Sephora
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Biltmore Fashion Park
For many years, Biltmore Fashion Park was number 1 among all the malls in Phoenix for luxury fashion. After the opening of Fashion Square it fell into the background a bit, but it is still a great shopping destination. This especially for the Saks Fifth Avenue department store. It is the biggest attraction that this shopping center has, since inside it has spaces of the best luxury fashion brands (including Valentino, Balenciaga or Chanel).
That’s not all the good things about this beautiful open-air mall, which has been open since 1963, as there are also more interesting stores like Macy’s as well as Ralph Lauren, J.McLaughlin, Lululemon, J.Crew or the Arhaus furniture store. And if you want to stay and eat at Biltmore Fashion Park, you can do so at one of its several restaurants such as The Capital Grille or Seasons 52.
- Address: 2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
- Other Stores: Chico´s, Evereve, MAC Cosmetics, Pottery Barn, White House Black Market, Williams Sonoma
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Arrowhead Towne Center
On the hottest days in this city, it is not very appealing to go shopping in an open-air mall. If you prefer to go to an indoor mall, you can go to Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale. And you won’t regret it as there are excellent shops. This mall offers more than a hundred stores such as Coach, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the Lego Store, Morphe and Lululemon. If you prefer to visit a department store, Arrowhead Towne Center offers three: Macy’s, Dillards and JCPenney. And if you get tired of visiting stores you can go see a movie or go to one of its several restaurants.
- Address: 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, AZ
- Other Stores: Aldo, Apple Store, Cotton:On, H&M, Hallmark, Sephora, Urban Outfiters
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
SanTan Village
If you are in the southeast area of Phoenix and want to have a good time either shopping or having an excellent meal, you must go to SanTan Village. Its anchor stores are Dillard’s and Macy’s, but there are many more including fashion brands White House Black Market, Evereve, Chico’s and Banana Republic. You can also head to the Nordstrom Rack outlet store, owned by the famous luxury department store where you can shop for discounted clothing and accessories from brands like Burberry, Coach, Nike, AllSaints and more.
Other interesting places in the mall include the Apple Store, as well as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Harkins Movie Theatres. Nearby there are supermarkets (including Walmart and Trader Joe’s) as well as some strip malls. The largest is SanTan Village Marketplace which has several stores like DSW, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy and also the discount stores Big Lots and Marshalls.
- Address: 2218 E Williams Field Rd Suite 235, Gilbert, AZ
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Build-a-Bear, Coach, Forever 21, Hallmark, HomeGoods, Hollister, Lululemon
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Desert Ridge Marketplace
There are plenty of outdoor malls in Phoenix, but Desert Ridge Marketplace is definitely one of the best. And there is everything in this place. It may not be that big, but there are options for everyone. First of all, there are several good places to go shopping. These include Kohl’s department store as well as several discount stores including Nordstrom Rack (one of our favorites), Ross and Marshalls. There are also various fashion brands such as H&M, Old Navy, American Eagle and the sports brand Nike.
And in addition to clothes, you can also buy makeup at Ulta Beauty, books at Barnes & Noble, shoes at DSW or Famous Footwear, as well as two supermarkets: Target and Albertsons. One of the best things about this mall is its various entertainment options that range from movie theaters and a Dave & Buster’s to Copper Blues Live, an excellent place where, in addition to eating or having a drink, you can listen to local bands live and have a great night.
- Address: 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
- Other Stores: Five Below, Hot Topic, Joann, Lane Bryant, PetSmart, Pink
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Kierland Commons
Right next to the Scottsdale Quarter, there is another quite similar mall that is also worth visiting. It’s called Kierland Commons and it’s a lifestyle center: a complex that includes shops, malls, offices and also apartments. This makes this place look more like a nice neighborhood than a shopping center. The brands that Kierland Commons has are quite well known and include Anthropologie, Tommy Bahama, Untuckit, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors and the shoe store Ecco.
You can also go to the Sundance store, which is owned by Robert Redford, where you can buy clothes, jewelry and decoration products. The restaurants in Kierland Commons are not bad at all as they include many options such as The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack or Snooze (a great place for breakfast).
- Address: 15205 N Kierland Blvd Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ
- Other Stores: Arhaus, Athleta, Banana Republic, Evereve, Free Movement, Madewell, Talbots
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Best Outlets in Phoenix
Arizona Mills
Famous for its many shops but also many entertainment options, Arizona Mills is the largest outlet in Phoenix. Before talking about the stores that you can find in the outlet, we have to talk about its various attractions. And there is much to do in Arizona Mills besides shopping. It is an excellent mall in Phoenix to visit with children as you can for a great afternoon at Legoland Discovery Center. This place has various attractions, rides, games and millions of Lego blocks to build whatever you want. They can also go see the various fish and sea animals at the SeaLife Aquarium or play arcade games at Tilt Studio.
As for the stores, their variety is sensational as there are more than 150 different outlet stores. They include brands such as Nike, Levi’s, GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas and American Eagle. There are many other cheap clothing and shoe stores, as well as jewelry stores. While for eating there is a large food court and some restaurants, highlighting Johnny Rockets and the themed restaurant Rainforest Cafe.
- Address: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ
- Other Stores: Aeropostale, Carter´s, dd´s Discounts, H&M, G by Guess, Marshalls, Ross, Victoria´s Secret
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Phoenix Premium Outlets
For many people, this outlet is better than Arizona Mills since you can find a larger number of well-known fashion brands. Phoenix Premium Outlets is in the southern part of the city, being located in a very good area for shopping since there are several strip malls nearby as well as the famous furniture store, Ikea. The number of stores in this outlet is considerably less than Arizona Mills, but there are several that you will only find here such as Coach, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Brooks Brothers, Hugo Boss and Armani Exchange. There’s also Puma, Johnston & Murphy, Polo Ralph Lauren (with a pretty big store) Coach and the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet store.
- Address: 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler, AZ
- Other Stores: Adidas, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Lacoste, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, True Religion
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 10AM to 7PM
Tanger Outlets Phoenix
There are several outlets in Phoenix, located in different parts of the city, but if you are in the Glendale area, do not hesitate to go to Tanger Outlets. It is directly across from State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. There are very good stores in the outlet, and although it is smaller than the previous ones, you will surely find what you are looking for. Michael Kors, Lucky Brand, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chico’s, Guess and Banana Republic are just a few of the outlet stores here. There are also the most famous sports brands such as Lululemon, Under Armour, Nike and Columbia, all with very good sales and discounts.
And if you needed another reason to visit this area, also very close to the outlet is the Westgate Entertainment District. This place has more than 30 options to eat, have a drink or go for a dessert. It also has movie theaters, a comedy club, a Dave & Buster’s and an events area where you can enjoy live music.
- Address: 6800 N 95th Ave, Glendale, AZ
- Other Stores: Abercrombie & Fitch, Calvin Klein, Converse, Kate Spade, New Balance, Tommy Hilfiger
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 10AM to 8PM
Other Places to Go Shopping in Phoenix
Queen Creek Marketplace: This is a Big Box strip mall, which brings together several large stores. But it is one of the most complete malls in Phoenix of its kind, as it combines several discount stores with shoe stores, supermarkets, clothing stores and even movie theaters. You can find T.J.Maxx, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ulta Beauty and Kohl’s department store here. There are also several restaurants, mostly fast food, such as In N Out, Chick-fil-A or Panera Bread.
Outlets at Anthem: In addition to the other three outlets in Phoenix that we told you about, there is one more in the north of Phoenix. Outlets at Anthem has a lot to offer as there are many good stores, making it a great option to visit if you are in the area. It is smaller than the other outlets but there are famous brands like Nike, Under Armour, Coach, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
The Promenade: This is another small but good mall in the Scottsdale area. The Promenade is one of those places where you go for one thing and stay for another. For example, here are the Saks and Nordstrom outlet stores as well as Five Below, Carter’s, Skechers and New Balance among other stores. The most attractive part of the mall is its various restaurants that range from Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings to fine dining options such as The Capital Grille and Cooper’s Hawk.
Superstition Springs Center: Although several stores have closed, Superstition Springs Center still has plenty of shopping options. In addition to three department stores there are several clothing, shoe and accessory stores or the discount store Ross. You can also find in this mall some restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory, a food court and several local stores.
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