The Souk, Kochi
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Gold Souk Grandé Kochi, is a shopping mall, in the city of Kochi
Kochi (India)
Kochi , formerly Cochin, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea. Kochi is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Kochi is often called by the name Ernakulam, which refers to the western part of the mainland Kochi...

, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

 which was formally opened in March 2011. With 500000 square feet (46,451.5 m²) of retail space, this is the largest mall in the state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

.

The Mall is part of the Gold Souk chain of Malls located all over the country and a brand of Gurgaon based retail and property developer, Aerens Gold Souk Group. The Gold Souk Grande' Kochi is Aeren Group's first venture in Kerala and has been designed by renowned architects, Ajit Associates.

The Mall is also the first shopping mall in South India to be themed with the concept of Wedding, catering to wedding shoppers. The Mall will have predominately a gold souk
Souk
A souq is a commercial quarter in an Arab, Berber, and increasingly European city. The term is often used to designate the market in any Arabized or Muslim city, but in modern times it appears in Western cities too...

 offering leading jewellery brands from all over India and the world, four major wedding apparels stores and other regular branded stores.

Location

The Mall is located near Vyttila
Vyttila
Vyttila is an intersection as well as the name of a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the largest as well as the busiest intersection in Kerala. This node intersects the main north-south artery of the state of Kerala, namely, the National Highway 47, with three city...

, a busy and important junction in the city of Kochi, near the Rail Overbridge.

Features

  • Biggest mall in Kerala outdated so many other malls available
  • The first mall in south India to be themed around weddings.
  • Introduces the Gold Souk concept for the first time in South India.
  • The first Pantaloons showrooms in Kerala will be located in this mall
  • Kochi's first Big Bazaar
    Big Bazaar
    Big Bazaar is a chain of hypermarket in India. Currently, there are 210 stores across 80 cities and towns in India. Big Bazaar is designed as an agglomeration of bazaars or Indian markets with clusters offering a wide range of merchandise including fashion and apparels, food products, general...

     is located here
  • The mall hosts the first KFC
    KFC
    KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...

     outlet in Kerala
    Kerala
    or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

    .

Entertainment

  • 4 Screen Multiplex
    Multiplex (movie theater)
    A multiplex is a movie theater complex with multiple screens, typically three or more. They are usually housed in a specially designed building. Sometimes, an existing venue undergoes a renovation where the existing auditoriums are split into smaller ones, or more auditoriums are added in an...

     operated by Q Cinemas
  • A gaming zone operated by Boomerang
    Boomerang
    A boomerang is a flying tool with a curved shape used as a weapon or for sport.-Description:A boomerang is usually thought of as a wooden device, although historically boomerang-like devices have also been made from bones. Modern boomerangs used for sport are often made from carbon fibre-reinforced...

  • A bowling alley, snooker pool and adult game center operated by Amoeba
    Amoeba
    Amoeba is a genus of Protozoa.History=The amoeba was first discovered by August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof in 1757. Early naturalists referred to Amoeba as the Proteus animalcule after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his shape...

  • Kerala's first branded baby care center and kids play center operated by B-Activ Kidz

Dining

  • 24 Carat- Premium Multicuisine restaurant themed around candlelight dinners and wedding buffets
  • Pizza Hut
  • KFC
    KFC
    KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...

     Restaurant

Food Court

The food court is yet to open and is expected to house following brands.
  • Pizza Hut
    Pizza Hut
    Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....

  • Chicking Royal Fried Chicken and Wraps
  • Subway Sandwichs
    Subway (restaurant)
    Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...

  • Everyday Fresh-Indian Food
  • Coffee Beanz-Cafe
  • Bake My Days- Breads and Bakery
  • CookieMan- Cookies and Creams
  • Baskin Robbins- Ice Cream & Shakes
  • Lazza Ice- Ice Cream and Juices
  • Mini Mint- Ice Creams

Current Status

The Mall is fully functional and open to public with KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...

 outlet being first operational. Another fine Indian wedding themed restaurant, 24 Carat Restaurant is opened. The main anchor- Big Bazaar Fashion
Big Bazaar
Big Bazaar is a chain of hypermarket in India. Currently, there are 210 stores across 80 cities and towns in India. Big Bazaar is designed as an agglomeration of bazaars or Indian markets with clusters offering a wide range of merchandise including fashion and apparels, food products, general...

 and grocery retail chain, Food Bazaar has opened its first Kochi store in November 1. A few jewelleries and apparel stores have been opened. Q cinemas, 4 Screen Multiplex opened with big bang on January 13th 2011 and offers over 1000 seats with Gold Class Seats facility.

List of Brands(current and upcoming)

Anchors Pantaloons, Spencer's Hypermarket, Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Fun Republic
Luxury Brands Mont Blanc, Omega, Longines, Tag Heuer, Tissot, Rado
Electronics E-Zone, RPG, Mobile Store
Sportswear Nike, Reebok
Jewellery Bhima, Josco, Alappat Gold, Kalyan Jeweller, Malabar Gold, Sky Jewellery, VNM, Kuzhalanattu Jewellery
Palathara Jewellery, Revathy Jewellers, Kiri Diamond, Zodiac Temple, Adora, Orra, Hazoorilal Jewellers, Bhola Sons Jewellery,
Avenue Montaigne, Aspiros, Chains & Bangles, B.C. Sen Jewellers, Premji Valji Jewellers, KIAH, Cygnus, Navratna, Carbon, Nakshatra, Asmi,
D'Damas, Nirvana, Ishis, Ciemme, Urge, Agni, Sangini, Ace, Belamore, Diti, Gabrielle, G-Wild, Instyle, Ishtaa, Kaama, Lucera, Moh
Wedding & Formal Wear Partha's, Seema's Wedding Collection, Deepak Garments, Manyawar, Reid & Taylor, Raymonds, Bombay Dyeing
Casual & Kids Wear Levi's, John Players, Koutons, Sting, Genisis Basic, Moustache, Blackberry, Liliput, Catmoss
Eyewear Smart Opticals, GKB Lens
Food & Beverage KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...

, ChicKing, Coffee Bean, Everyday Fresh, Lazza Ice-Creams, Bake My Days, Mini Hut, Pizza Hut,
24 Carat, Subway, Mini Mint, CookieMan
Entertainment Q Cinemas 4-Screen Multiplex, Boomerang, Amoeba, B-Activ Kids
Footwear, Bags & Luggage Bata, Kobbler, Tourister, Samsonite, Outlook Bags
Watches & Gifts Sulaiman's Watch House, First Citizen, Swiss Time House, Timex, Glitz, Archie's, Reynolds
Home Decor Welspum
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