Discover 50+ premier shopping destinations across the Grand Canyon State
📍 Scottsdale
Arizona's largest shopping mall with nearly 2 million square feet of luxury retail space. Features 200+ stores including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, and exclusive-to-market brands like Prada, Gucci, Versace, and Cartier.
📍 Tempe
Arizona's largest indoor outlet and entertainment destination. Climate-controlled shopping with 185+ stores including Nike Clearance, H&M, Forever 21, and major entertainment attractions like LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium.
📍 Chandler
Second largest mall in the Phoenix metro area with 1.3 million square feet. Features 197+ retailers including Apple, lululemon, Coach, Scheels All Sports with Ferris wheel, and Round1 Bowling & Arcade.
📍 Glendale
West Valley's premier shopping destination with 180+ stores. Second most visited mall in Arizona with 9.2 million annual visits. Features Macy's, Dillard's, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, and 14-screen AMC Theatre.
Location: 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, AZ 85308
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm
📍 Phoenix
Luxurious outdoor shopping center with high-end boutiques anchored by Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue. Features elegant landscaping, water features, and robust misting system for summer comfort. Includes Ralph Lauren, Arhaus, and fine dining options.
Location: 2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Special: Complimentary valet parking and personal shoppers
📍 North Phoenix
Super-regional outdoor mall with 1.2 million square feet of retail space and 110+ brands. Features Target Greatland, Barnes & Noble, Kohl's, Old Navy, chef-driven restaurants, and health-focused options.
Location: 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm
📍 Phoenix
Fully bilingual shopping destination serving Hispanic families throughout Phoenix. Features 130+ stores including Curacao, Dillard's Clearance Center, America Cinemas, Victoria's Secret, JD Sports, Foot Locker, and Shoe Palace.
Location: 7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: (623) 245-1400
📍 Mesa
Family-oriented mall with 120+ stores and unique double-decker carousel. Anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, Ross, TJ Maxx, and Ulta Beauty. Features The Cheesecake Factory and food court with Chick-fil-A.
Location: 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm
📍 Tempe
One of the Valley's most visited open-air shopping centers offering top-tier retailers, dining options, live music, cinema, and outdoor splash pad. Features EV charging stations and family-friendly amenities.
Special: Outdoor H2O splash area for kids
Amenities: EV charging, live entertainment
📍 Scottsdale
Chic outdoor shopping center featuring upscale and casual shopping mix. Stores include Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, Tommy Bahama, and Free People. Dining options feature Zinc Bistro and North Italia.
Atmosphere: Outdoor mall with desert landscaping
Shopping: Mix of high-end and casual brands
📍 North Scottsdale
Premier destination spanning 28 acres with 370,000 sq ft of retail and office space. Features 80+ retailers including Restoration Hardware, Apple, Lululemon, Sephora, and Puttshack mini golf. Includes the largest pop-jet fountain in the region.
Location: 15279 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
📍 Scottsdale
Unique European-inspired shopping village featuring upscale boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops in a stunning architectural setting reminiscent of a medieval Italian village.
Location: 6166 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (602) 953-6200
📍 Phoenix (Midtown)
Historic midcentury shopping center (built 1955) completely redeveloped. Features trendy restaurants, big-name and specialty brand stores, chic apparel boutiques, and luxury groceries in walkable outdoor setting.
Style: Midcentury modern architecture
Location: Convenient to downtown Phoenix
📍 Chandler (Wild Horse Pass)
Arizona's newest outlet depot with 90+ stores offering savings up to 65%. Features Marc Jacobs, Brooks Brothers Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Under Armour.
Location: 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler, AZ 85226
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
📍 Tucson
Southern Arizona's premier outlet destination featuring Coach, Nike, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, and many more brand-name outlet stores with significant savings on designer and casual brands.
Style: Outdoor shopping center
Access: Convenient location near I-10
📍 Anthem (North Phoenix)
Features air-conditioned food court with free Wi-Fi, mother's lounge, complimentary wheelchair and stroller rentals, covered parking, outdoor children's play area with splash pad, and EV charging stations.
Location: I-17 at Anthem Way Exit 229
Special: Splash pad and play area
📍 Tucson
Largest shopping mall in Tucson with 170+ stores throughout two indoor levels. Anchored by Macy's, Dillard's, Old Navy, and JCPenney. Features In-N-Out Burger, The Cheesecake Factory, and Olive Garden.
Location: 4500 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: (520) 293-7330
Mall Walking: Opens 1 hour before stores
📍 Tucson
Vibrant desert hub featuring national brands, local boutiques, diverse dining, and varied entertainment. Offers family parking near entrances, family restrooms with changing tables, nursing lounge, and covered parking on east side.
Location: 5870 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: (520) 747-7575
📍 Tucson (Catalina Foothills)
Premier open-air shopping center in the breathtaking Catalina Foothills. Features luxury brands including Anthropologie, Apple, Crate & Barrel, Free People, Lululemon, Madewell, Tiffany & Co., plus gourmet dining and exquisite mountain views.
Setting: Outdoor center with mountain backdrop
Style: Upscale boutiques and specialty shops
📍 Tucson (Catalina Foothills)
Tucson's most characterful shopping destination featuring stunning Spanish-style courtyard with rustic tiles, tree-lined pathways, and bubbling central fountain. Showcases independent boutiques, upscale shops, spa, jazz concerts, and weekly farmer's market.
Architecture: Spanish Colonial style
Events: Jazz concerts, farmer's market
📍 Tucson
Established shopping destination featuring mix of retailers and dining options serving Tucson's east side community.
Location: 3601 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
Phone: (520) 327-8767
📍 Tucson
Vibrant, pedestrian-friendly retail and dining destination near University of Arizona. Boasts 20+ shops, 30+ restaurants, and convenient location near historic neighborhoods and campus.
Style: Walkable shopping district
Location: Near University of Arizona
📍 Flagstaff (Northern Arizona)
Enclosed shopping center serving all of Northern Arizona with 50+ stores including Dillard's, JCPenney, Hobby Lobby, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Foot Locker, and Barnes & Noble. Features lodge-style architecture with grand 38-foot stone fireplace and Camp Wannaplay soft play area for children.
Location: 4650 US Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm
📍 Flagstaff
Outdoor shopping mall in Southside neighborhood near Northern Arizona University. Combines upscale retailers with popular dining options. Named after historic Stone Forest Sawmill that once stood at this location.
Style: Outdoor plaza
Location: Close to NAU campus
📍 Yuma
One-stop shopping, dining, and entertainment destination serving the Yuma region. Features numerous big-box stores, leading US retailers, nationally-branded restaurants, movie theaters, and unique specialty stores.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Coverage: Serves southwestern Arizona
📍 Lake Havasu City
Only lifestyle shopping destination within 150 miles featuring 720,000+ sq ft of commercial space. Includes Dillard's, JCPenney, Kirkland's, PetSmart, Walmart Supercenter, and Star Cinemas. Outdoor design with fountains and misters for summer comfort.
Location: Highway 95, Lake Havasu City
Special: Cooling misters throughout
📍 Prescott
Historic downtown area bordering Courthouse Plaza features boutiques, galleries, thrift shops, and antiques on Gurley, Montezuma, Goodwin, and Cortez streets. Includes Bashford Courts Mall (3 floors in historic 1800s building) and Old Firehouse Plaza.
Districts: Courthouse Plaza, Arts District
Style: Historic downtown shopping
📍 Sierra Vista
Regional shopping center serving southeastern Arizona with mix of national retailers and local stores.
Location: 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 452-0011
📍 Green Valley
Shopping center serving southern Pima County and Green Valley retirement community with convenient access to retailers and services.
Location: 101-26 S La Cañada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Phone: (520) 625-6551
📍 Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix shopping and dining destination featuring mix of retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options in urban setting.
Location: 455 N Third St, Suite 272, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 271-4000
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping mall in Arizona with approximately 2 million square feet of retail space. Located at 7014 E Camelback Rd in Scottsdale, it features 200+ stores and restaurants, including four major anchor stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's). The mall is among the top 30 largest malls in the country and is the Southwest's distinctive address for luxury shopping, featuring exclusive-to-market retailers like Prada, Gucci, Versace, Bulgari, Cartier, and Hermès.
The mall offers premium amenities including personal shoppers, carry-out assistance, concierge staff, valet parking with optional detailing service, a 14-screen Harkins movie theater, and world-class dining options like Ocean 44, Toca Madera, and Nobu.
Arizona has several excellent outlet shopping destinations offering significant savings:
Arizona Mills (Tempe) - The largest indoor outlet mall in Arizona with 185+ stores including Nike Clearance, H&M, Forever 21, Gap Factory, Levi's Outlet, and Calvin Klein. It also features entertainment options like LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and the state's largest IMAX theater.
Phoenix Premium Outlets (Chandler) - Arizona's newest outlet center offering savings up to 65% off at 90+ stores including Marc Jacobs, Brooks Brothers Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Kate Spade, and Under Armour. Located at Wild Horse Pass off I-10.
Outlets at Anthem (North Phoenix) - Features family-friendly amenities including covered parking, outdoor splash pad, children's play area, mother's lounge, complimentary wheelchair and stroller rentals, and EV charging stations.
Tucson Premium Outlets - Southern Arizona's premier outlet destination with brands like Coach, Nike, Michael Kors, and Hugo Boss.
According to industry directories, Arizona has 176+ shopping malls and centers listed with physical locations. This includes major regional malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, and neighborhood shopping plazas across the state.
The Phoenix metropolitan area has the highest concentration of shopping centers with over 15 major malls including Scottsdale Fashion Square, Chandler Fashion Center, Arrowhead Towne Center, Arizona Mills, and Desert Ridge Marketplace. Tucson has several major centers including Tucson Mall, Park Place Mall, and La Encantada. Regional cities like Flagstaff, Yuma, Lake Havasu City, Prescott, and Sierra Vista each have their own shopping destinations serving their communities.
The total count includes both indoor enclosed malls and outdoor shopping centers, ranging from luxury destinations with high-end boutiques to value-oriented outlet malls and neighborhood strip centers.
During Arizona's scorching summer months (May-September when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F), indoor climate-controlled malls are ideal for comfortable shopping:
Arizona Mills - The largest fully enclosed, air-conditioned outlet mall in Arizona. At over 1 million square feet, you can shop from one end to the other (one mile total) while staying cool. Perfect for mall walking exercise programs that start when doors open at 9am daily.
Scottsdale Fashion Square - Nearly 2 million square feet of climate-controlled luxury shopping with covered parking options and valet service available.
Chandler Fashion Center - Fully enclosed 1.3 million square foot mall with indoor attractions including Scheels with its indoor Ferris wheel and aquarium, Round1 Bowling & Arcade, and 20-screen Harkins theater.
Arrowhead Towne Center - West Valley's premier enclosed mall with 180+ stores and 14-screen AMC theater, all climate-controlled.
Tucson Mall - Two levels of indoor shopping with 170+ stores, offering relief from the desert heat.
For outdoor malls, Biltmore Fashion Park features robust misting systems throughout, making outdoor shopping more comfortable even during summer months.
Scottsdale Fashion Square - The undisputed luxury shopping leader in Arizona featuring 50+ of the world's finest luxury brands including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Bulgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Hermès, Dior, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, and Golden Goose. The mall offers VIP "Fashionable Luxury" shopping experiences with personal stylists and fashion industry experts.
Biltmore Fashion Park - Upscale outdoor center anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's, featuring Ralph Lauren, Escada, Arhaus, and other high-end boutiques in elegant surroundings with landscaped gardens and water features.
Kierland Commons - Chic Scottsdale destination with upscale mix including Tommy Bahama, Lucky Brand, Free People, and Crate & Barrel alongside fine dining options.
Scottsdale Quarter - Premium North Scottsdale shopping with Restoration Hardware, Lululemon, Sephora, and Armani Exchange in a sophisticated urban-contemporary setting.
La Encantada (Tucson) - Tucson's premier luxury destination in the Catalina Foothills featuring Anthropologie, Apple, Tiffany & Co., Lululemon, and Madewell with stunning mountain views.
Yes, many Arizona malls offer excellent family-friendly amenities and attractions:
Arizona Mills - Features LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, Bubble Planet, Rainforest Café, Harkins theater with Arizona's largest IMAX, and Tilt Studio arcade.
Chandler Fashion Center - Home to Scheels All Sports with indoor Ferris wheel, aquarium, and arcade games; Round1 Bowling & Arcade; Crayola Experience Studio; 20-screen Harkins theater; and seasonal outdoor splash pad with life-sized games like chess and Jenga.
Superstition Springs Center - Features unique double-decker carousel and family-oriented retailers including The Children's Place and Toy Temple.
Park Place Mall (Tucson) - Offers designated family parking near entrances, family restrooms with changing tables and child-sized fixtures, and a nursing lounge with rocking chair and locking door near the food court.
Outlets at Anthem - Provides complimentary stroller rentals, outdoor children's play area with splash pad, mother's lounge, and family-friendly shopping environment.
Flagstaff Mall - Features Camp Wannaplay soft play area for children and lodge-style architecture with a grand 38-foot stone fireplace creating a unique family-friendly atmosphere.
Standard Hours (Most Arizona Malls):
Holiday Hours:
Variations: Some outlets have different schedules. For example, Arizona Mills operates Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-7pm. Phoenix Premium Outlets extends Friday-Saturday hours to 10am-9pm.
Mall Walking: Many malls open doors approximately 1 hour before stores open for mall walking programs, typically around 9am daily.
Scottsdale Fashion Square - Features world-class dining including Ocean 44 (upscale seafood), Nobu (world-famous Japanese), Toca Madera (bold Mexican), and Zinque (French culinary).
Scottsdale Quarter - Offers diverse dining from Etta (woodfired cuisine) to Culinary Dropout (comfort favorites), plus Puttshack for entertainment dining.
Chandler Fashion Center - The Cheesecake Factory, Benihana, Buffalo Wild Wings, Firebirds WoodFired Grill, P.F. Chang's, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, and The Mexicano.
Kierland Commons - Fine dining at Zinc Bistro and North Italia alongside other upscale restaurant options.
Desert Ridge Marketplace - Over 100+ brands including chef-driven restaurants and diverse dining options spanning the 110-acre outdoor center.
Tucson Mall - Offers Olive Garden, The Cheesecake Factory, In-N-Out Burger, Charley's Philly Steaks, and Cinnabon.
Arrowhead Towne Center - Features Chompie's, Sizzle Korean Barbecue, and food court with 15+ options including Chipotle, Johnny Rockets, and Panda Express.
Weekday Mornings (10am-12pm) - The secret time when malls feel almost like your private shopping playground. Stores just opened, staff is fresh and attentive, and parking is abundant. This is also when many mall walkers complete their exercise routines.
Tuesday-Thursday Afternoons - Mid-week days see significantly lighter traffic compared to weekends. Most shoppers are at work, making this ideal for leisurely browsing.
Avoid These Times:
Summer Tip: Early morning shopping (when doors open) provides coolest outdoor temperatures for open-air centers and best parking spots before Arizona heat peaks.
Senior Discounts: Some stores offer senior shopping hours on specific weekday mornings - check with individual retailers.
Yes, many Arizona shopping centers are adding electric vehicle charging and sustainable amenities:
Malls with EV Charging Stations:
Additional Sustainable Features:
Call ahead to specific malls to verify current EV charging availability and locations, as this infrastructure continues to expand across Arizona shopping centers.
Last updated on November 29, 2025