Marmara Forum Shops | Marmara Mall Istanbul Review
First of all, Istanbul has two shopping malls called Marmara. One is called Marmara Park, and the other is called Marmara Forum. Marmara Park is in the Esenyurt district, and Marmara Forum is in the Bakirkoy district.
In this article, I will share my experience of visiting Marmara Forum with you and discuss the brands and products sold in this mall.
I can introduce Marmara Forum as one of the most complete shopping centers in Istanbul in terms of the presence of foreign and Turkish brands.
Due to the large size of Marmara Forum, the number of its stores is large, so you can easily find and buy various products such as clothes, glasses, sports equipment, cosmetics, cologne, etc.
The designers of this shopping center have provided visitors with welfare services to an acceptable extent by offering various entertainment and restaurants.
Introducing Marmara Forum Mall Istanbul
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This shopping center is located in the Bakirkoy area of Istanbul and is one of the shopping malls in Istanbul’s European side. It was built in 2011 on a land area of 13.000-SQM.
This shopping center has three floors above ground and one floor underground. It has more than 300 stores.
Most of the restaurants in this shopping center are located on the third floor, but you can find cafes and restaurants on the other floors. Stay with me to learn more about the stores and facilities of this shopping center.
Marmara Forum Mall stores
Almost all international fashion and style brands, sports equipment, electrical appliances, watches, accessories, bags, shoes, etc., have branches in this shopping center. Still, due to the large area of this shopping center, it is sometimes very difficult to find them.
For your convenience, I have prepared a table of the best brands available in this shopping center so that you can easily find them.
| Products | Location information | Store name |
| Sports products | 2nd floor | ADIDAS |
| All kinds of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, accessories, glasses, etc. | 2nd floor | BERSHKA |
| Home appliance | Ground floor | BOSCH |
| men’s and women’s clothing | 1st floor | DUFY |
| All kinds of men’s and women’s shoes | 2nd floor | ECCO |
| Clothes | -1 and 2nd floor | KOTON |
| Perfume and cologne, underwear, glasses | 1st floor | LACOSTE |
| electrical appliances | Ground floor | LG |
| Sports equipment | 2nd floor | NIKE |
| electrical appliances | Ground floor | SAMSUNG |
| Clothes, bags, and shoes | -1 and 2nd floor | ZARA |
| Perfume, cologne and cosmetics | 1st floor | SEPHORA |
| Sports equipment | 1st floor | PUMA |
| Xiaomi Mi phone | Ground floor | Mi STORE |
| children’s clothing | 2nd floor | KITI KATE |
| men’s and women’s clothing | 1st floor | GAP |
| Turkish clothing | 2nd floor | BEYMEN BUSINESS |
| children’s clothing | Ground floor | AZİZ DÖVİZ |
| Clothes | 1st floor | LEE WRANGLER |
| Clothes | 1st floor | MANGO |
You can visit the website marmaraforum.com to learn about the existence of your favorite brands in this shopping center.
Cafes and restaurants of Marmara Forum Mall
This shopping center has more than 40 cafes and restaurants, each with its charm. But if you want to go and eat there only once, go to GOLD CUP COFFEE in the terrace section. For me, drinking coffee on the terrace of this shopping center with a beautiful view of the Sea of Marmara was a perfect experience.
In the table below, I have written the names of some other restaurants so that you can choose one that suits your tastes.
| Location | Restaurant name |
| 3rd floor | BURGER KING |
| 3rd floor | DÜRÜMKO |
| 3rd floor | HD İSKENDER |
| Ground floor | AMASYA ET ÜRÜNLERİ |
| 3rd floor | BURGER YİYELİM |
| 3rd floor | GÜNAYDIN |
| 3rd floor | HACI MUSTAFA LOKUMLARI |
To see the complete list of cafes and restaurants in the Marmara Forum Mall, refer to the link below.
https://www.marmaraforum.com.tr/restaurants-en
My experience of visiting the Marmara Forum in Istanbul
The design of the external building of this shopping center is modern and luxurious, especially at night when the lights around it are lit, and it looks like a ship. Its interior design is as luxurious and modern as its external design.
Pros:
- A large shopping mall
- sixteen cinema halls
- Food hall
- Children’s playground
- Free outdoor parking
- Proximity to subway and bus stations
- Free WIFI
- There are restrooms on different floors of the mall
- Free children’s play area
- Baby care room
- Exchange
Cons:
- It may get very crowded on weekends and special occasions
- Parking may be difficult to find
- Prices are a bit high
Other entertainment in the Marmara Forum Mall
In addition to all the facilities I mentioned above, there is also a bowling alley and a children’s playground in this shopping center, which has completed the facilities of this shopping center.
For me, who was planning to explore this shopping center completely, the presence of such entertainment was a blessing because sometimes I was tired from walking, and watching a movie in the cinema completely relieved my fatigue.
How to access
There are many ways to get to this mall, but I have chosen the best and cheapest way. First, I took metro line m1a and got off at Zeytınburnu station. After a short walk, I arrived at this mall.
- Website: www.marmaraforum.com.tr
- Phone: +90 212 466 64 53
- Email: info@marmaraforum.com.tr
After All is Said and Done
From the moment I entered this mall to when I left, I saw nothing but beauty. The unique architecture, the presence of most foreign brands, and recreational and welfare amenities were all a blessing experience. Although it was very crowded in the evenings, due to its size, the crowding was one of the beauties of this shopping center.
Finally, if you are interested in visiting other shopping centers in this city, I suggest you to read the article “Istanbul Luxury Shopping Malls“.
