One Galle Face
One Galle Face
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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One Galle Face Mall is a world-class shopping center set against the panoramic backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
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- AnshulJaipur, India848 contributionsThe best mall in Colombo and Sri Lanka, offering luxury brands, numerous shops, diverse food options, and a clean PVROne Galle Face Mall is hands down the best mall not just in Colombo, but in the entire Sri Lanka! It's a paradise for luxury brand lovers with a fantastic variety to choose from. The mall boasts a plethora of shops and an abundance of delicious food options, making it a shopper's dream and a foodie's haven. What sets it apart is the top-notch PVR Indian Theatre on the top floor – clean, well-maintained, and staffed by a friendly team. It's a perfect spot to catch a movie while enjoying a great mall experience. Overall, it's a top-tier destination with everything you could ask for in a mall – shopping, dining, and entertainment, all under one roof!Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 12 December 2023
- saba23371 contributionsThe showstoper of ColomboThe trip to Colombo is meaningless if you miss out on this elegant beauty. Massive mall housing top brands , this place shows you the modern srilanka with a cool ambience. The beach right opposite to it is a must see too. We bought kites there and had a lot of fun. The locality is posh with many high end hotels. It’s Colombo’s showstopper.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 December 2023
- Roshni SMauritius137 contributionsNice Shopping mallFancy shopping mall, lots of shops and restaurants. also a cinema Loved this shopping mall and do recommend it. There are also lots of taxis and tuk-tuk at the entrance, so no worries when you are done with your shopping.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 6 February 2024
- Quilton29 contributionsAwesome mall to visit - must seeAttached to the hotel we were staying at, we visited regularly and loved the diverse mix of shops on offer. Particularly awesome was the bottom floor food hall which we adored. Loved the clean and new aesthetic - this place is a must visit!Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 February 2024
- NilushenColombo, Sri Lanka948 contributionsIf you are a local or a foreigner looking to travel in the city of Colombo , you must visitOne Galle Face Mall, also known as One Galle Face, is a huge shopping mall complex located right across the Galle Face Green in Colombo, Sri Lanka. One golf face mall is the place where we were told to go to have fun. Its has somany entertainment actives .we don't forget to go there as soon as we get a chance. Why? It's a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, and is considered the biggest and most luxurious mall in Sri Lanka. From high-end designer stores to popular fashion brands and sportswear outlets, One Galle Face Mall has it all. You'll also find stores selling electronics, homeware, beauty products, and much more. The mall has a great selection of restaurants and cafes, offering everything from casual Sri Lankan cuisine to international fare. There's also a food court with a variety of quick and easy options. One Galle Face Mall has a modern cinema complex, a children's play area, and an arcade. It's a great place to spend a day or evening with family or friends. The mall has ample parking space, free Wi-Fi, and a variety of other amenities to make your visit enjoyable.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 May 2024
- Devendra GIndia1,009 contributionsNice shopping mallOne gall face is a nice shopping mall in Colombo. It is internally connected to some of the surrouunding hotels such as Taj Samudra and ShangriLa. One can find both global and local brands here. If you are a foreigner and want to shop some Sri Lankan items, this is a very good place.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 June 2024
- Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧Bicester, United Kingdom5,876 contributionsLargest mall in Sri LankaWe visited One Galle Face mall yesterday, and it was great. This is a much larger shopping mall and has a fully fledged food court on top floor and hosts many international brand chain stores within it. It's very spacious with a very clean design. We visited on a Monday, so it was fairly quiet, so we didn't feel rushed. Highly recommended for a slow shopping stroll.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 2 July 2024
- MaiohaFreiburg im Breisgau, Germany699 contributionsA very average experienceOne Galle Face is rather an enigma. It has several shops with very expensive foreign merchandise, including Sri Lanka's own Odel, which are largely devoid of customers, while at the top of the mall and one floor under underground, the restaurants coffee and food bars were full of people. There were not many people on the five floors in between.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 August 2024
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Stella-Dot
Leigh-on Sea, UK654 contributions
Dec 2019
I did not allow enough time to go shopping here. Spread over many floors, this welcome addition to Colombo's economy was vast and had every conceivable outlet you could possibly want to visit. There were themed Christmas events as well and singers etc serenading you whilst you shopped. A huge, and I mean huge, Christmas tree spanned through the floors and was a wonderful photo opportunity. The street parking/drop off/pick up area/ was packed, so getting to and from this mall was tricky to say the least. If you like shopping - this is the place for you.
Written 4 January 2020
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Magz A
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Jul 2020 • Friends
Very disappointed security. And very rude. Since I and my friend was sitting near the British pub near the PVR cinema hall and was talking without the mask on me for the few minutes he was so rude and kept on coming and shouting at us. There were plenty of others too who wasn’t wearing the mask, but he specifically came and was asking if we cannot wear our mask to leave the premises.
Really it was a bad incidence, I came there for lunch at the Indian restaurant and had some shopping at the mall and then came to relax and have a chat but this security just messed up my whole mood. Plus if it was equal to everyone I don’t mind. But that man just specifically came coz it was only two girls and no man to shout at him. Plus Most of the people who Worked there didn’t have the mask on them. But I don’t understand why he specifically came to us and was rudely talking and trying ask us to move out of the building.
I’ll keep my friends also informed about my bad experience about this place. I normally recommend and this was my 4th visit to one Galle Face, because it looked very professional. And will never want to step in to one Galle face again. This is so bad experience.
Really it was a bad incidence, I came there for lunch at the Indian restaurant and had some shopping at the mall and then came to relax and have a chat but this security just messed up my whole mood. Plus if it was equal to everyone I don’t mind. But that man just specifically came coz it was only two girls and no man to shout at him. Plus Most of the people who Worked there didn’t have the mask on them. But I don’t understand why he specifically came to us and was rudely talking and trying ask us to move out of the building.
I’ll keep my friends also informed about my bad experience about this place. I normally recommend and this was my 4th visit to one Galle Face, because it looked very professional. And will never want to step in to one Galle face again. This is so bad experience.
Written 1 July 2020
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Kevin Keenoo
Pamplemousses District80 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This is the most expensive shopping mall I have ever visited in my life. For a haircut, the saloon inside the mall is charging Rs. 5,000. You can expect one pair of shoes to cost around Rs. 15,000 on average. The food court is however affordable. I wouldn’t recommend this place for shopping unless you have enough to spend on things that could be afforded at a cheaper rate outside.
But aside of the expensive rates, the mall is super clean and spacious. The safety measures against Covid-19 are enforced. The location of the mall is strategic as well.
But aside of the expensive rates, the mall is super clean and spacious. The safety measures against Covid-19 are enforced. The location of the mall is strategic as well.
Written 16 April 2021
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Daytripper1on1
Colombo, Sri Lanka694 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is a welcome addition to Colombo, a mall of this level was long overdue and is a huge improvement over the deplorable and shabby ' majestic city ' and ' liberty plaza ' that try to pass off as malls. It's an Upscale mall, their PVR multiplex is another huge improvement over the existing movie theaters in Colombo, they need to improve their food service, its unprofessionally run and the service is awful. Our hot dogs were delivered without tissues/napkins and they seemed surprised when we asked for some. The basement parking area has a smooth surface and gets very slippery in some areas due to water deposits from the aircons of idling cars and parked cars. I counted a total of 7 people who slipped and fell during my 2 visits to the parking area. That is serious and needs to be quickly looked into and improved.
Written 2 January 2020
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Dulara A
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Dec 2021 • Couples
Went for the cinema and the parking was full where we had to park at L2 parking. At the end of the movie which causes a huge rush in the park, only one exit gate was opened and people were charged for all the hours including nearly the 2 hours spent in the car park to exit. This was followed by the pathetic behavior of security officers who were very hostile and charging at the gate without any regret about this situation.
Written 23 December 2021
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Peshala N
Malabe, Sri Lanka13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I had high hopes for the horror house event at One Galle Face Mall, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a major letdown. The event, organized by the marketing manager Malika and her team, was poorly coordinated from start to finish.
The queuing system was a complete mess. Security was ineffective, allowing people to jump ahead, resulting in those who followed the rules waiting for hours without any progress. This lack of control was frustrating and took away from the overall experience.
Furthermore, technical issues plagued the event, causing lengthy delays. This mismanagement left many kids and patrons, including myself, feeling disappointed and dissatisfied.
I hope the organizers take this feedback seriously and work towards improving future events. As it stands, I would hesitate to attend another event organized by this team.
The queuing system was a complete mess. Security was ineffective, allowing people to jump ahead, resulting in those who followed the rules waiting for hours without any progress. This lack of control was frustrating and took away from the overall experience.
Furthermore, technical issues plagued the event, causing lengthy delays. This mismanagement left many kids and patrons, including myself, feeling disappointed and dissatisfied.
I hope the organizers take this feedback seriously and work towards improving future events. As it stands, I would hesitate to attend another event organized by this team.
Written 28 October 2023
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DilrukshiH
Colombo, Sri Lanka2,679 contributions
Jan 2020
One Galle Face is a lovely Mall of international standard.
Many shops with Branded products.Prices too are of International standards.
The Food Court is very good with a wide choice of restaurants.
However the parking fees are are too much for the Locals, & most Foreign Tourists come in Hired vehicles, therefore they do not keep the vehicle in the Car park.
All in all its a nice experience.
Many shops with Branded products.Prices too are of International standards.
The Food Court is very good with a wide choice of restaurants.
However the parking fees are are too much for the Locals, & most Foreign Tourists come in Hired vehicles, therefore they do not keep the vehicle in the Car park.
All in all its a nice experience.
Written 28 January 2020
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Dan H
1 contribution
Dec 2019
One Galle Face is more of a fortified army camp like place with guards, x-ray machines, metal detectors all over the place. If you want to experience how it feels like to enter a military facility, this is the place to go. Right from the car park entry to going into shops there are number of checkpoints with radiation emitting machines, pat downs etc. Next they may introduce body cavity search too. Shops are useless and people go there just to spend time, not to buy ridiculously overpriced junk. Most of the restaurants in the food court don't even give water or at least there's no facility to buy a bottle of water. Terrible experience and that place is not for shoppers, but for time-wasters who wants to spend few hours roaming around. Don't waste your time going to this place.
Written 9 January 2020
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Malgudiboy
Mumbai, India338 contributions
Dec 2019
Its long waiting mall for Colombo. Yes it real big shopping mall compare to other small size ones in Colombo.
many international brands. One thing I like here is food court in Ground floor unlike other malls.. It seperating foodies from real shoppers,
many international brands. One thing I like here is food court in Ground floor unlike other malls.. It seperating foodies from real shoppers,
Written 26 January 2020
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Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧
Bicester, UK5,876 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
We visited One Galle Face mall yesterday, and it was great. This is a much larger shopping mall and has a fully fledged food court on top floor and hosts many international brand chain stores within it. It's very spacious with a very clean design. We visited on a Monday, so it was fairly quiet, so we didn't feel rushed. Highly recommended for a slow shopping stroll.
Written 2 July 2024
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