Penang Shopping
Where To Shop And What To Buy In Penang
During its heydays as a duty-free island, Penang drew multitudes of people hungry for shopping adventures. Although Langkawi has taken over the duty-free status once held by penang, the island has not lost its lustre. From shopping malls to night markets and antique shops to cultural areas, Penang has the whole gamut of commodities for sale.
During the annual nationwide shopping festivals in August, Penang becomes a massive hub of commercial excitement as locals and tourists flock to cash in on the shopping boom. Bargaining is the culture here. When it comes to shops and stalls, do your best to haggle for the best price. There's no price that can't be lowered down with the proper know-how and bargaining. And if the price doesn't suit you, always look around elsewhere!
1st Avenue Mall
Set beside Prangin Mall and KOMTAR on Jalan Magazine, the seven-storey 1st Avenue Mall is one of the flashier additions to Penang’s retail landscape. Opened in 2010, it is a bright and clean complex with a range of high-end international marques such as Coach and Victoria’s Secret, as well as affordable mid-range labels like H&M, Cotton On and Sketchers.
Its shopping venues are not the only reason to visit – there is also a bowling alley, movie theatre, karaoke lounge, snooker centre and internet cafe – plus, food-wise, visitors have a choice of over 20 restaurants and cafes.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Address: Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, 10300 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Tel: +604 261 1121
Location: 1st Avenue Mall
Gurney Plaza
Gurney Plaza is a waterfront shopping mall in Penang. Opened in 2001, it has three anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, the 12-screen Golden Screen Cinemas and Cold Storage supermarket. Additionally, the nine-storey mall houses over 380 stores with brands such as Coach, Fossil, Versace, and more.
Approximately three km northwest of Georgetown, located along the popular Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza is the second-largest mall on the island and is 858,000sqft in size. Catering to the posh residential precincts and nearby hotels such as Evergreen Laurel and G Hotel, it is accessible via Gurney Drive and Kelawai Road.
New Wing
Aside from the various fashion designer labels that can be found here, ranging from Birkenstock, CK Jeans, Dorothy Perkins, Valentino and more, Gurney Plaza also has over 57 food and beverage outlets offering an array of local and international food choices. Recently, the mall underwent extensive renovations that saw the addition of a seven-storey, 150,000sqft wing, facing Kelawei Road. Opened in November 2008, this new extension accommodates another department store, 83 shops and 800 new parking bays.
Highlight: Parkson Grand, MPH Book Store, Popular Book Store, Toys R Us, Aster Spring, Timberland, Cold Storage, Mango, Mont Blanc, Fossil, Topman, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, FCUK, Calvin Klein, Origins, L’occitane, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Crabtree & Evelyn, Toy Watch, Dragon I, Kim Gary, Swensen’s
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Address: Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang
Tel: +604 222 8111
Location: Gurney Plaza
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Analogue Kaki @ Gurney Plaza
Analogue Kaki Gurney Plaza offers a wide range of film photography equipment and accessories such as analogue cameras, digital toy cameras, Polaroid and film.
With the aim of promoting lomo culture amongst Malaysian urban youths, it has an impressive selection of film cameras such as its best-selling Diana F+, La Sardina, Holga, and Fuji Instax. Analogue Kaki Gurney Plaza offers products with prices ranging from RM40 to RM650 as well as discounts for bulk purchase or wholesale and returning customers, making it the place to feed one’s penchant for lomography regardless of budget size.
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Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
Address: 05-18, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang
Tel: +604 226 4709
Location: Analogue Kaki, Gurney Plaza
Red's Revenge @ Gurney Paragon
Red’s Revenge is a women's accessories boutique, carrying stylish and uniquely designed necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and bags. The store’s name is a reference to the fable of Red Riding Hood with a twist where she avenges her grandmother’s death, which defines the boutique and its essence of being different with an attitude.
Red’s Revenge carries accessories that are affordable and trendy, making it the perfect shop for fashionistas on a tight budget. The store also sells clutch bags and clasp purses for dinner functions and events that are priced between RM80 to RM140. Red’s Revenge is located on the Second Floor in close proximity to shoe outlet Charles & Keith and clothing store Cotton On.
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
Address: 2.23 A, Gurney Paragon Mall
Tel: +604 218 9079
Location:Red's Revenge, Gurney Paragon Mall
