NCR’s leading malls have reported sustained growth in both footfall and brand onboarding in H1 2025. The mix of luxury fashion, accessible retail, dining, and entertainment is helping these centres remain attractive to today’s experience-seeking shoppers. Here’s a look at how some of the most prominent malls are performing.
Ambience Malls- Vasant Kunj and Gurugram, Luxury Dining and Experiences Driving Growth
Both Ambience Malls, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj, have recorded a 10% increase in footfall from January to June 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong and consistent growth across locations and a notable rise in visitor numbers.
According to Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Malls Vasant Kunj and Gurugram, these gains reflect the impact of thoughtfully curated brand additions and enhanced experiences. A strong pipeline of upcoming brands is also in place, promising to add fresh energy and variety to the mix, and ensuring that both malls continue to carry this momentum forward while attracting visitors with something new and exciting.
In Gurgaon, new openings such as VK True Religion, JJ Valaya, Lego, Indus Flavour, Jewel Box, Dior, and Kalyan Jewellers have added to the mall’s premium and family-friendly appeal. Meanwhile, Vasant Kunj has welcomed Domino’s, New Balance, PF Chang’s, Camicissima, Blue Tokai, and Häagen-Dazs, expanding its mix of global dining, casual fashion, and coffee culture. Together, these additions have helped solidify Ambience’s positioning as a destination for both indulgence and everyday experiences.
Omaxe Chowk, Chandni Chowk: Heritage Retail Meets Modern Convenience
Omaxe Chowk in the heart of Chandni Chowk is redefining the way Old Delhi shops. Designed to bring structure and modernity to one of India’s most iconic bazaars, the mall blends the legacy of traditional street retail with the ease and hygiene of an organized shopping environment. Its ability to retain the cultural essence of the area while offering an upgraded retail experience continues to attract both local shoppers and curious tourists.
With a curated tenant mix that respects the deep-rooted shopping habits of Old Delhi, Omaxe Chowk has emerged as a preferred destination for those seeking ethnic fashion, fine jewellery, and heritage-inspired dining — all under one roof.
Highlighting this approach, Jatin Goel, Executive Director, Omaxe Group, shares: “The mall’s curated brand mix respects the traditional shopping culture of Chandni Chowk while delivering the convenience of organized retail. This is helping us sustain steady footfall. As we continue to add diverse offerings across categories, we are seeing more families and younger audiences embrace the space as their go-to destination in Old Delhi.”
The year 2025 has seen this strategy reinforced with the onboarding of brands like House of Surya, PALMONAS, Twamev, Khan Baba, Twisting Scoops, Al-Turki, KD Salon, and Looks Salon. From handcrafted ethnicwear to contemporary accessories, from regional cuisine to gourmet desserts, and from personal grooming to wellness services, these new entrants deepen the mall’s appeal across shopper segments.
Meanwhile, brands such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Imperfecto Mehfil, and Ghoomar, launched in 2024, continue to serve as strong pillars of footfall and consumer loyalty, particularly among patrons looking for trusted jewellery and immersive dining experiences steeped in Indian culture.
Omaxe Chowk’s success lies in its ability to preserve the essence of Chandni Chowk’s legacy while offering a safer, cleaner, and more comfortable alternative to the traditional market — making it a modern heritage destination that resonates across generations.
Vegas Mall: Building a Comprehensive Lifestyle Destination
In the first half of 2025, Vegas Mall in Dwarka has significantly expanded its offerings across fashion, lifestyle, and wellness, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination that encourages longer visits and repeat footfall.
Ravinder Choudhary, Vice President at Vegas Mall, emphasized their vision: “Our goal is to curate a lifestyle ecosystem where shopping, dining, and wellness seamlessly converge, creating a space that keeps visitors coming back.”
Recent brand additions underscore this strategy. Notable newcomers include Bewakoof, which occupies 1,275 square feet, Libas with a 1,050 square feet space, AND at 1,022 square feet, Being Human covering 855 square feet, and Centre For Sight, a wellness outlet, at 360 square feet. These additions collectively enhance the mall’s appeal to fashion-forward and wellness-conscious shoppers.
Gaur City Mall: Strengthening its Premium Lifestyle Identity
Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida West has firmly established itself as one of NCR’s most vibrant and aspirational lifestyle hubs. With a comprehensive mix of premium shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure, it offers something for every visitor. The mall’s positioning as a major jewellery destination further sets it apart — housing eight leading jewellers, it has become the preferred choice for customers seeking trusted, high-quality jewellery in a modern, comfortable setting.
Beyond jewellery, Gaur City Mall is home to some of the country’s most trusted retail anchors and lifestyle brands. Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Pantaloons, Reliance Trends, and Max continue to draw steady footfall and anchor the mall’s broad family appeal. This mix of legacy retail giants alongside contemporary labels creates a shopping ecosystem that is both familiar and aspirational.
Highlighting the growth journey, Sarthak Gaur, Director, Gaurs Group, said: “At Gaur City Mall, our vision has always been to create a destination that goes beyond shopping — a vibrant space where retail, dining, entertainment, and community come together. Today’s consumers expect more: they want convenience, experiences, and trusted brands all in one place. Over the last two years, we have worked to thoughtfully curate a strong mix of national and international names across categories — from jewellery and fashion to F&B, wellness, and entertainment. This strategy has helped us drive steady growth in footfall while strengthening our connection with the region’s well-travelled, quality-conscious shoppers.”
The first half of 2025 has only added to this momentum. New brands such as Candere by Kalyan, a revamped CaratLane, Aukera Jewellery, Van Heusen Women, Libas, Theobroma, and Starbucks have deepened the mall’s lifestyle appeal, while the soon-to-launch Funcity promises to expand its family entertainment offering. Together with existing anchors and a dynamic mix of premium and value retailers, Gaur City Mall continues to evolve as a true lifestyle destination for Greater Noida West.
What continues to drive the mall’s success is its ability to blend the familiarity of established legacy brands with fresh, experience-led concepts, creating an ecosystem where shopping, leisure, and community seamlessly come together.
Key Drivers of Footfall Growth
- The right mix of premium, mass and experiential brands that cater to varied tastes
- A growing focus on dining and entertainment as part of the retail journey
- Introduction of brands that reflect evolving values — sustainability, inclusivity, innovation
- Enhanced accessibility and catchment expansion for these malls
- Regular events, promotions and festivals creating reasons for repeat visits
Outlook for H2 2025
With the festive and wedding season coming up, these malls are preparing for stronger footfall and even more premium brand launches. The focus will remain on curating experiences that seamlessly blend shopping, dining, entertainment, and culture.
