Not only is Dallas one of the most important cities in Texas and in the entire country, but it is also a wonderful destination for shopping. This city has dozens of places with all kinds of stores of the best brands in the world. Next we will talk about the best malls in Dallas, all the outlets in town, where you can find luxury brands, department stores and more.
Best Malls In Dallas
NorthPark Center
When we talk about shopping spots in Dallas we have to start with the NorthPark Center, the largest and most important shopping center in the city. Something that differentiates this place from other malls in Dallas is that in addition to being able to go shopping, when you visit this place you will see various sculptures and art works throughout the mall. But in addition to this, its stores offering is exceptional, including several department stores and luxury fashion brands.
The luxury area of the shopping center is the best as you can find high-end stores like Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana or Balenciaga as well as department stores Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. But not all of the stores here are from expensive brands as there are also other types of stores such as J.Crew, Vineyard Vines, The North Face and John Varvatos. Also located here are many European clothing brands such as Ted Baker, Maje or Scotch & Soda.
You can’t complain about places to eat in NorthPark as there are restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine styles. One of the most outstanding is Eataly, an Italian food market that includes small restaurants and a store to buy products from this country.
- Other Featured Stores: AllSaints, Anthropologie, Diesel, Golden Goose, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Sundance, Tory Burch
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
The Shops at Park Lane
If you want more or are looking to go shopping without spending much money, there is a place that will fascinate you very close to NorthPark. The Shops at Park Lane is a small mall in Dallas but with a lot to offer since there are several stores where you can buy cheap clothes. These include the outlet stores Nordstrom Rack, Bloomingdale’s Outlet and Saks Off Fifth. This are the outlet versions of the famous (and expensive) department stores that offer very good discounts on famous brand products.
But it is not the only thing that there is in this open-air shopping center since there are more brands such as Old Navy, Eddie Bauer, The Children’s Place, the J.Crew outlet store as well as Ulta Beauty. You can also buy groceries and fresh ingredients at a great supermarket: Whole Foods Market.
- Other Featured Stores: Carter´s, Champs Sports, DSW, HomeGoods, Torrid
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM
Galleria Dallas
One of the best malls in Dallas is located in the northern part of the city and its name is Galleria Dallas. It has been open for more than 40 years and as its name may indicate, it was built by the same company that made the largest mall in Texas: Houston Galleria. It’s not as big as the latter but there are plenty of shops and restaurants. Zara, Michael Kors, Club Monaco, Armani Exchange, Marciano and Abercrombie & Fitch are just some of the brands you can find in the mall, as well as the famous French luxury brand Louis Vuitton.
If you like to go shopping in department stores, there are two in this shopping center: Macy’s and Nordstrom. Another of the most famous stores in this mall is American Girl, a great place where girls can choose from a huge variety of dolls and even buy the same clothes for themselves. Something that makes Galleria Dallas famous is its ice rink that is located in the central part of the mall. It is not expensive to enter and you can have a fun afternoon at any time of the year.
- Other Featured Stores: Altar´d State, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Cotton:On, GAP, Johnston & Murphy, Lucky Brand
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Stonebriar Centre
Since the year 2000, the city of Frisco has had a wonderful mall that combines shopping with places to have fun. The Stonebriar Center is another of the best malls in the Dallas Metroplex as well as being one of the largest in the area. And that’s because there are more than 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Speaking of entertainment, this shopping center not only has the traditional movie theaters but much more. The biggest attraction of the mall is Kidzania, which is a small city for children and where they can spend hours of fun playing and learning about various activities. There is also iFLY where you can practice indoor skydiving or play video games on PLAYlive Nation.
Getting back to our main theme, which is shopping, there are plenty of places to shop at Stonebriar Center. And there are very good brands in the mall such as Altar d´State, Michael Kors, Cotton:On, White House Black Market and Coach. Other major stores here include the Lego Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the bookstore Barnes & Noble, and Sephora as well as Nordstrom and Macy’s. On the other hand, this mall in Frisco not only has a big food court but also quite good restaurants like Buca di Beppo (for Italian food), The Cheesecake Factory or Perry’s Steakhouse.
- Other Featured Stores: Aldo, American Eagle, Athleta, Chico´s, H&M, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 11AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to a 6PM
Highland Park Village
By far the best place to shop for luxury fashion clothing and accessories is Highland Park Village. Although other of the malls in Dallas that we have talked about also have a good selection of exclusive brands, this shopping center stands out not only for being one of the most beautifully designed in the city but also for having first-class stores. Some of them are Celine, Hermès, Fendi, Chanel or Carolina Herrera. You can also find fabulous fashion brands like James Perse, Alexander McQueen, Valentino or the store from the Texan designer, Tom Ford.
In addition to that, there are jewelry stores, children’s clothing stores, and places to buy high-end eyewear or fragrances like Le Labo. The selection of restaurants in Highland Park Village is very good and in line with the quality of the rest of the mall, as it has excellent options such as Fachini and Sadelle’s (famous for its great brunch).
- Other Featured Stores: Dior, Etro, Jimmy Choo, Rag & Bone, Ralph Lauren, St. John, Theory
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Sunday 12PM a 5PM
The Parks Mall at Arlington
With over 200 stores, The Parks Mall at Arlington also makes our list of the best malls in Dallas. The anchor stores of the mall are very varied since they include three department stores: Dillards’s, JCPenney and Macy’s, a discount store (Nordstrom Rack) as well as Dick’s Sporting Goods. There was also a Sears store that recently closed, however was taken back under the same name by local owners and reopened, but selling fewer items.
Other major stores that you can visit in this mall are Forever 21, Pandora, Sephora, Hot Topic and Express. Talking about restaurants there are are a few like The Cheesecake Factory and the BBQ restaurant, Dickey’s as well as a food court (which includes Panda Express and Chick-fil-A). This is a very good area to go shopping in the Dallas Metroplex since, in addition to this mall, there are many shops and restaurants very close (such as T.J.Maxx, Academy Sports or Tuesday Mornings), as well as the Grand Prairie Outlet, which we will talk about later.
- Featured Stores: Barnes & Noble, BoxLunch, Buckle, Cotton:On, Daiso, G by Guess, Hollister, JD Sports, Spencers
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 11AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
The Shops at Willow Bend
The Shops at Willow Bend is one of the best malls in Dallas because it has many good shopping options to offer to its customers. It is located in Plano, Texas, north of Dallas. Its store directory is led by department stores Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s as well as recognized fashion brands including Anthropologie, J.Jill, H&M or Brooks Brothers. Also if you are looking to renovate you homestyle you can go to some of the best furniture and home decor stores in the United States that are located here: Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
Something that makes this mall special and that makes it one of the children’s favorites is the Crayola Experience. In this interactive place the kiddos can have lot of fun in various activities and games while their parents go shopping. The restaurants in this mall are excellent since there are national chains like California Pizza Kitchen and local restaurants like Whistle Britches where you can eat delicious fried chicken.
- Featured Stores: Allen Edmonds, Francesca´s, Journeys, LOFT, Oxford Street
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
North East Mall
Although they have recently lost some of their department stores, North East Mall continues to be one of the best malls in the area between Fort Worth and Dallas. Sears and Nordstrom have closed, but several good stores remain open in this mall including Dillard’s, Macy’s and Penneys. The latter is the renovated JCPenney store with better facilities and decoration, as well as sections and products that you cannot find in other stores of this chain.
You can also go shopping at Hollister, GAP, American Eagle, Sephora or at the official store of the local NFL team: the Dallas Cowboys. There are several strip malls within walking distance with great stores including Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy or the discount store: T.J.Maxx.
- Other Featured Stores: Aeropostale, Express, Francesca´s, Michael Kors, Pandora, Rue21, Vans, Zumiez
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 11AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Best Outlets in Dallas
Grapevine Mills
When one place has more than 100 outlet stores and numerous entertainment options for the whole family, what more can you ask? Grapevine Mills has all of this, being the largest outlet in Dallas. It is located very close to the airport. We start with the places to go shopping and there are many. Here you can find the best discount stores in the country in one place like Marshalls, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Burlington, Saks Off 5th or even Ross. Not only that, but you can also find your favorite brands like J.Crew, Coach, H&M, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor and Banana Republic as well as one of the few Disney Outlet stores still open.
And as for the places to have fun, the offer is exceptional. We started with LegoLand Discovery Center, an area where children can not only build whatever they want with millions of Lego blocks, but also has attractions and various activities for them. The little ones will want to go to Peppa Pig, a small theme park with several play areas inspired by the TV show. There is also a large aquarium, mini golf, escape rooms and you can even watch a movie in their movie theaters or go bowling.
- Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051
- Featured Stores: Abercrombie & Fitch, Bass Pro Shops, Chico´s, Express, GAP, Levi´s, Michael Kors, Puma, Under Armour
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 7PM
Allen Premium Outlets
Dallas is one of the cities in the country with the largest number of outlets. You can not only go to Grapevine Mills since depending on the area of the city in which you are, there are several options of this type of shopping centers. Allen Premium Outlets is one of them, located north of the Dallas Metroplex, in the city that gives its name to this outlet.
The stores in this outlet are not bad at all, since there are premium fashion brands (such as Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Armani or Michael Kors), sports stores (Nike, Under Armour and Puma) or famous brands (Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein). Right next door are other good shopping malls: Fairview Town Center and The Village at Allen. These complement the outlet retail offer perfectly as they include department stores (like Macy’s and JCPenney), good fashion brands, restaurants and even an ice rink.
- Address: 820 W Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75013
- Other Featured Stores: Adidas, American Eagle, Champion, Coach, DKNY, Guess, Lacoste, Lucky Brand, Perry Ellis
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
Between Fort Worth and Dallas there is one more outlet, Grand Prairie Premium Outlets. It’s smaller than the other outlets in Dallas we’ve talked about before, but there are plenty of shops, and it’s quieter. We highlight the Bloomingdale’s outlet store as well as Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, Carter’s, Reebok or Skechers. Other nice shops you should visit are American Eagle, Tommy Bahama and the French brand, Lacoste. Very close to the outlet there are several small shopping centers with a wide variety of shops, supermarkets and restaurants of all kinds. Also in less than 10 minutes by car you can go to the famous Swedish furniture store, IKEA.
- Address: 2950 W Interstate 20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Fridays & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Other Places to Shop in Dallas
Knox-Henderson : There are many other places to shop in this city besides the malls in Dallas. One of them is the Knox Henderson Neighborhood. Here you should go to Knox Street, famous for having good stores for both clothing and other products, including the Apple Store. Among the fashion stores located on this street are Lululemon, Vince, as well as STAG, one of the best men’s clothing stores in Dallas. On the same street there are several interesting furniture stores, most notably Restoration Hardware (which also includes a restaurant), Pottery Barn, Lovesac and Crate & Barrel.
West Village: The West Village neighborhood also stands out for its good options for shopping in Dallas. You can start by visiting the fabulous Stanley Korshak store on Crescent. It is located in a spectacular building and its interior is also great, since they sell clothes and fashion accessories from luxury brands. Also you need to go to the McKinney Avenue, since several fashion stores and good restaurants are located here.
Downtown: When you visit Downtown Dallas you must make a stop to go to the Neiman Marcus flagship store. This department store is originally from Dallas and that is why one of its best stores in the country is located here. It has 5 floors with the best luxury fashion in the world. Just a short walk away is another wonderful store: Forty Five Ten. It is a spectacular boutique that brings together brands from all over the world, specializing in luxury items.
The Plaza at Preston Center: This is one of the most special malls in Dallas, small but with excellent shops and restaurants. There are not many famous brands, but there are several of great quality and not so well known. One of them is Tootsies, a multi-brand store with a great selection of clothes. Other stores that you should visit in this mall are J. McLaughlin, Sofie Gray (one of the favorites for young women) or Berry Reiter.
Tanger Outlets Fort Worth: Yes, there are even more outlets in the Dallas Metroplex. This is located north of Fort Worth and is an excellent option if you are in the area as you find top-tier brands with good discounts. Among these are Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic and Michael Kors as well as sports stores, shoe stores and more.
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