The Grand Canal Shoppes
The Grand Canal Shoppes
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Underneath a blue-sky ceiling, Macau's largest indoor mall has a variety of brands, from luxury goods to fast fashion. An artificial canal and Venetian Gothic architecture add to the charm.
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luxuryvoyage
Switzerland3,299 contributions
Nov 2019
Identical to the Canal shops in Las Vegas but much bigger. Beautifully designed with the canals and the houses. What we liked even better: Spectacular light show on the facade of the hotel at night. Be sure to check it out!
Written July 23, 2020
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China158,676 contributions
Feb 2020
This was the first of four Shoppes complexes to go up along the Cotai Strip and remains the most interesting, being set amongst indoor Venetian like canals as well as replica landmarks from the city of Venice.
There are hundreds of retail shops in the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Macao as well as access to the three other Shoppes venues by connecting corridors to Four Seasons, Sands Cotai Central and Parisian for those who want to extend their shopping and dining experiences within the Shoppes.
Note: For the past decade, the Shoppes at Grand Canal has been one of the single busiest locations in Macau. visitors pack the floors and shops here, creating very crowded conditions most days throughout the year.
However, at present it is a ghost town due to the Coronavirus Outbreak. Presently, if you pass by the Shoppes, you'll find only a handful of shops open, perhaps less than 10%. Related, there are no tourists at the moment as well, meaning at times, you'll have entire canal areas to yourself. This will likely remain the case until the Macau government loosens restrictions on the border for mainland tourists to come back.
There are hundreds of retail shops in the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Macao as well as access to the three other Shoppes venues by connecting corridors to Four Seasons, Sands Cotai Central and Parisian for those who want to extend their shopping and dining experiences within the Shoppes.
Note: For the past decade, the Shoppes at Grand Canal has been one of the single busiest locations in Macau. visitors pack the floors and shops here, creating very crowded conditions most days throughout the year.
However, at present it is a ghost town due to the Coronavirus Outbreak. Presently, if you pass by the Shoppes, you'll find only a handful of shops open, perhaps less than 10%. Related, there are no tourists at the moment as well, meaning at times, you'll have entire canal areas to yourself. This will likely remain the case until the Macau government loosens restrictions on the border for mainland tourists to come back.
Written February 14, 2020
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Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK6,838 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
I love the Grand Canal Shoppes in Vegas. I love the polished floor, the Venetian Gothic style & colourful buildings, the boutique shops, the artificial blue sky ceiling, canals and gondolas...etc. So I was pleased when I discovered that this Grand Canal Shoppes is just the same as Vegas'. The only differences here are with different shops and people, plus the missing of the peaceful St. Mark's Square, as they actually use it for a noisy and less classy food court instead.
I always love Venice and even this is only a replica Venice, I still love it. It's just a shame that they wasted the St. Mark's Square and turned it into a cheap and noisy food court instead. Otherwise, it'd deserved a good 5 stars!
I always love Venice and even this is only a replica Venice, I still love it. It's just a shame that they wasted the St. Mark's Square and turned it into a cheap and noisy food court instead. Otherwise, it'd deserved a good 5 stars!
Written June 21, 2019
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Yoke M
Penang Island, Malaysia119 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Makes me feel like standing in the middle of Venice, Italy! I love seeing things & truly admire the architecture & how they make the whole environment alike Venice.
Unlike most malls, The Shoppes at Four Seasons is almost purely about exclusive luxury shopping so not much in the form of dining available.
A good experience to enjoy the romance and grandeur of Shoppes at Venetian where guests are entertained by serenading gondoliers and enjoy performances by signature Streetmosphere performers with colorful antics of jugglers, living statues, musicians as they wander around the colorful Venetian streetscapes.
Unlike most malls, The Shoppes at Four Seasons is almost purely about exclusive luxury shopping so not much in the form of dining available.
A good experience to enjoy the romance and grandeur of Shoppes at Venetian where guests are entertained by serenading gondoliers and enjoy performances by signature Streetmosphere performers with colorful antics of jugglers, living statues, musicians as they wander around the colorful Venetian streetscapes.
Written June 12, 2015
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calvinwei
Dongguan City99 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
The place basically covered everything from luxury to mid-range shopping with a bit of in-door canal theme. The only annoying part is restriction of movements from one end to another with kids since the Casino takes up a huge grounds that hinders parents with kids to roam with ease.
Written April 7, 2015
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zizouzidane
Houston, TX64 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This is the second time I visited the Grand Canal Shoppes. The first time was over ten years ago, and it was a lot more impressive then. If you're a shopper, you'll enjoy this place as it is full of shops and even more shops. There is a good variety of shops here as well, and if you want to look for something on the more upscale stage, that is close by as well.
I suppose when I first visited over 10 years ago, I was really impressed by the food court and couldn't wait to go back. This time, I found the food court to be messy and hectic. Beware of the sanitation issues at Fat Burger. When I was ordering, the employees were handing the burgers and toppings with their bare hands!
I suppose when I first visited over 10 years ago, I was really impressed by the food court and couldn't wait to go back. This time, I found the food court to be messy and hectic. Beware of the sanitation issues at Fat Burger. When I was ordering, the employees were handing the burgers and toppings with their bare hands!
Written July 15, 2014
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tunawhiskas
Singapore, Singapore760 contributions
May 2013 • Business
You can literally shop till you drop here! There is a huge variety of shops here - from clothing, accessories, souvenir, luxury goods etc. Venice setting, very nice and beautiful too!
Written May 24, 2013
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Magellano81
Tortona, Italy41,158 contributions
Mar 2013
With no doubt I think is the most beautiful Mall and futuristic I've ever seen in my life.
I don't know if there is a ranking of the world's top Mall in the world but if does really exist, the Grand Canal Shoppes I think is placed in the first positions.
Only the exterior from the architectural evidence, a perfect representation of the famous bell tower in San Marco's Square in Venice, with a big Lake some venetian's Gondola and the Rialto Bridge, all perfectly reproduced.
It is here that the evenings are fun, light shows here on the facade of the building in Venetian style game play of lights should not be missed.Entering into this building, you have access to the Venetian Casino, a luxury very large and spacious where all hours hundreds of people play gambling.
Through the long corridor in the middle of the Casino near an escalator from here get access to the first floor where there is the most beautiful Mall located in front of a spectacle not to believe their eyes, the exact reproduction of Venice, between the river crossed by Gondolas, flanked by an intersection of streets that host 600 shops, all the building strictly reconstructed in Venetian style. The whole area is totally covered and raising his eyes to the ceiling have rebuilt a blue sky that gives the impression of walking outdoors. You can also cross the River through the many bridges along the roads.
I was amazed and incredulous at the same time in front of a building like that, I've been to Venice and this left me speechless but what is even more amazing is at the center of the Mall stand St. Marco's Square, big enough to accommodate some shops and some restaurants, smaller than the original but fully and rigorously faithful to what is there in Venice.
Walking through the shopping streets it is easy to meet some staff members dressed as the Venetian Carnival and from one of the Windows of the square show up sometime an opera singer performs in Italian songs lyrics to create greater impact and atmosphere.
There is also an area dedicated entirely at the food court, with dozens of ethnic restaurants, fast food and pizzerias.
I don't know if there is a ranking of the world's top Mall in the world but if does really exist, the Grand Canal Shoppes I think is placed in the first positions.
Only the exterior from the architectural evidence, a perfect representation of the famous bell tower in San Marco's Square in Venice, with a big Lake some venetian's Gondola and the Rialto Bridge, all perfectly reproduced.
It is here that the evenings are fun, light shows here on the facade of the building in Venetian style game play of lights should not be missed.Entering into this building, you have access to the Venetian Casino, a luxury very large and spacious where all hours hundreds of people play gambling.
Through the long corridor in the middle of the Casino near an escalator from here get access to the first floor where there is the most beautiful Mall located in front of a spectacle not to believe their eyes, the exact reproduction of Venice, between the river crossed by Gondolas, flanked by an intersection of streets that host 600 shops, all the building strictly reconstructed in Venetian style. The whole area is totally covered and raising his eyes to the ceiling have rebuilt a blue sky that gives the impression of walking outdoors. You can also cross the River through the many bridges along the roads.
I was amazed and incredulous at the same time in front of a building like that, I've been to Venice and this left me speechless but what is even more amazing is at the center of the Mall stand St. Marco's Square, big enough to accommodate some shops and some restaurants, smaller than the original but fully and rigorously faithful to what is there in Venice.
Walking through the shopping streets it is easy to meet some staff members dressed as the Venetian Carnival and from one of the Windows of the square show up sometime an opera singer performs in Italian songs lyrics to create greater impact and atmosphere.
There is also an area dedicated entirely at the food court, with dozens of ethnic restaurants, fast food and pizzerias.
Written April 15, 2013
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China158,676 contributions
May 2011
The restaurants around the canal are average at best, we generally prefer the food court (cheaper and good food) and Cafe Deco (higher quality food). The shops are a nice mix of mid to high range shops offering a good array of shopping from clothes, jewelry, electronics, food stuff to pharmacy and banking services. Its a good mix. We don't actually shop here but appreciate what is on offer for the many tourists looking to maximize their Venetian and Canal experience.
Written May 12, 2011
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Karishma
Staines, UK120 contributions
Oct 2019
They could easily charge entry but they keep this as a free attraction which is for everyone, not just guests at the Venetian. I went to Venice last year and this brought back memories! When we went they'd set up a catwalk over the water for a fashion week so I'm sure usually its even more charming!
Written October 31, 2019
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Lyne T
Melbourne, Australia129 contributions
What time do the shops close in the canal? TIA.
physicsbro
6 contributions
Around midnight
MichaelSkyLin
Singapore, Singapore169 contributions
Hi, just curious about the free shuttle buses that go to the Venetian Hotel, where did you board from to go to the hotel?
Londinium
Brussels, Belgium907 contributions
Hi, we arrived at the Macau Ferry Terminal and from there you have many shuttles to all the hotels. There are people to help and the bus to the Venetian, if I do remember well, is on the left side when you exit the ferry terminal. It's anyway very easy to find, no worries to have even if you arrive late in the evening. I hope this will be of help.
ching_sueta
Taguig City, Philippines11 contributions
Good day!
where can i buy real gold jewelry and fossil watch?
rasila2015
Malaysia3 contributions
hai,wht kind of things can we buy fr macau cos got no idea abt it.will be visiting first time.tq
sabi0james
Manila, Philippines3,413 contributions
Near the st paul ruins are shops. They sell food items such as preserved sweet pork meat, peanut bars n egg tarts. Ref magnets are shaped like casino chips. There are also some selling souvenir tshirts. All around macau are jewelry shops soI guess jewelry is also a good thing to buy there. Enjoy ur vacation.
yfjoaquin610
Tagaytay, Philippines6 contributions
where to buy almond cookies at macau?
BradJill
Hong Kong, China158,676 contributions
Hello yfjoaquin,
You can buy almond cookies at any of the local pasteleria (bakeries) selling Macanese specialty snacks, including the wildly popular Koi Kei Bakery. They have a kiosk at the Venetian on the ground floor. You can also find this franchise at all major hotel and resort shopping arcades. Koi Kei also has shops setup throughout Macau in the main tourist areas of the city.
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- Hotels near The Grand Canal Shoppes:
- (0.12 mi) The Venetian Macao
- (0.21 mi) JW Marriott Hotel Macau
- (0.29 mi) The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
- (0.27 mi) Four Seasons Hotel Macao at Cotai Strip
- (0.37 mi) Galaxy Hotel
- Restaurants near The Grand Canal Shoppes:
- (0.01 mi) Starbucks Coffee, The Venetian Macau
- (0.02 mi) Madeira Portuguese Restaurant
- (0.03 mi) Tian Yi Restaurant
- (0.08 mi) Edo Japanese Restaurant (Sands Cotai Central Shop)
- (0.07 mi) Lady M (VENETIAN BOUTIQUE)
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