For anyone that is residing along Sukhumvit Road, there is no shortage of excellent shopping malls to visit. The Emporium Shopping Mall and EmQuartier stand out as top choices thanks to their wide range of stores, affordable food options, and entertainment spaces that make an impressive shopping space. The two shopping centres are located within a few hundred metres of each other in what is known as the EM District. Their proximity means visitors can easily explore both on the same day.

The Emporium Shopping Mall

Emporium Bangkok is a lavish six-storey shopping complex, replete with designer brand stores, restaurants, a delicious food hall, and fashionable design elements. The first few floors are devoted to international high-end luxury shops like Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo and Mont Blanc. Further up, shoppers can access decor and everyday items from the Living Gallery and the Emporium Department Store. Here you can also find more apparel choices and affordable brands.

On the fourth floor, there is a gourmet market where you can buy fresh produce, groceries and dine in for gourmet soup and salad. This gives a different experience and taste to the food stalls often found in Thai malls.

A visit to the top floor is not to be missed out on. It is home to Asia’s first design learning centre. Students and emerging designers can access thousands of books and publications, alongside other multimedia resources. The floor also hosts an exhibition space, part of which is regularly open to the public, and a cinema.

The EmQuartier

A few hundred metres away is EmQuartier. This is one of the more high-end shopping malls in Bangkok. Here, shoppers will find a vast display of designer brand chains like Tory Burch, Alexander Wang and Issey Miyake. This mall is also home to a wider range of trendy high-end restaurants that sell all types of excellent food.

Amongst its standout futuristic design, is a breathtaking five-story waterfall. Combined with the many green spaces across the mall, it provides a wonderfully natural and calming ambience amid the hustle and bustle of the capital city. The mall also hosts an eight-theatre cinema, a fitness centre, a gourmet food market, and spa facilities.

If you go to just one or both shopping malls, an incredible shopping experience is promised as you take in their design marvels, consume plenty of food and then burn these calories after shopping your way from the ground floor to the 9th floor.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Where are the Emporium and Emquartier located?

They are located a couple hundred metres away from each other in the classic shopping district of Bangkok’s BTS Phrom Phong station.

• Which is better for inexpensive food?

For those looking for more inexpensive food options, the Emporium might be the better choice. It houses a variety of food outlets and and international food stalls that offer reasonably-priced dining to street food. In contrast, EmQuartier is known for its high-end restaurants and luxury dining experiences, which are typically priced higher.

• How do I get there?

Along with Benchasiri Park, both the Emporium and EmQuartier are less than a 20-minute walk or a few minutes drive or bus ride from S15 Hotel near asoke BTS station. S15 offers easy accessibility to any choice of entertainment, shopping, or tourist venues in Bangkok as it is also just  minutes walk from Nana BTS station, and an MRT subway station that can connect you to anywhere you want in the city.

• Are there any discounts for tourists ?

At Emporium, foreign tourists can receive a tourist card that allows you to gain a 5-10% discount at participating restaurants and a 5-70% discount at participating stores.