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The New Nicosia Shopping Mall
September 26, 2011 | 
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There is a new Shopping Centre in Nicosia, Cyprus called the Shacolas Emporium Park, which has just recently opened. I visited there in December for Christmas presents.
What Does It Have To Offer?
There are two floors. On the top floor there is a multiplex cinema, which shows the latest films. There is, also, all kinds of eating places, such as, Macdonalds, Chinese, Greek food and a Sandwich area. There are, also, a couple of coffee shops.
There are few shops on the top floor. There is a shop called Public, which is similar to Borders (in the UK). This shop is very big and caters for books, dvds, the latest computer games and music. All books, music and dvd films are catered for in English and the Greek language.
There are other shops on this floor, but mostly accessory and clothes shops.
On the bottom floor there is Next, Debenhams, Carrefour (hypermarket), Zara (men and women’s fashion), Intersport (a large sports shop), The Early Learning Centre and many more.
What Else?
Next door, outside the shopping centre, there is a new IKEA store. This has just opened this year. Huge just like in the UK. They do telephone ordering all over Cyprus (South only), whereby they send all their catalogues to every home in Cyprus and you can telephone to ask for your item to be sent to your home address. You do not even have to visit the store.
There is free parking for at least 2,500 cars and it is easy to get a space.
How To Get There
The shopping centre is near the motorway. You have to follow signs for Strovolos and The Cyprus Stock Exchange, as it is next door to this. All signs are in English, so it is very easy to find it. Driving there is easy and the motorway is always free of traffic.
If you are on holiday in Cyprus, ask your Holiday Representative if they do day trips to Nicosia. Perhaps, they may include a shopping trip.
Recommendation
I would recommend that you visit the shopping mall of Nicosia when in Cyprus. There are other shopping areas in Nicosia that are worth visiting too. You can make it a good day out by even going to see a film and having a meal out. Whatever you there for, it is a worth while visit to see what is on offer.
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Mall Vs Internet Shopping
Walking through crowded malls while carrying packages, juggling your coat, and trying to keep your kids from breaking anything you can’t afford to buy makes you an attractive target for criminals looking to grab your wallet, purse, or any of your purchases. This is a growing problem today as criminals find new ways to capitalize on your misfortunes.
Now lets talk parking in the mall parking lots. As parking lots fill during the holiday season, shoppers are often forced to park far from mall exits, sometimes in poorly lighted areas. Now that there is less daylight, your likely to find yourself going to the mall while it’s light outside and leaving when it’s dark out. This is also where you will find criminals hiding and waiting for the right person to attack.
Perhaps the most distressing fact about mall crime is that it is so broad. No mall has only one type of crime. There are three main factors inherent to malls themselves that contribute to high instance of crime; false sense of safety, layout, and the obvious, poor security measures.
1. A false sense of safety: most people after shopping in the mall with music playing, beautiful decorations, and the satisfaction of finishing their shopping, they are not thinking of the threat that can be waiting for them when they leave. This is what criminals are hoping for to catch you off guard.
2. Layout: Have you noticed that a lot of exits in the malls are dark and are not made for the safety of the shoppers. The restrooms are down a long hallway where very few people are around if you need help. These are just the kind of places for criminals to lie in wait for people who have their hands full with shopping bags.
3. Poor Security: You can ask any mall and they will tell you that they have more security during the holidays. The problem is do you want that 60 year old guy there to help you if you need help. How about that 18 year old who only interest is the young girls he can pick up. This is the problem with mall security.
Now with the conveniences of the internet and secure sites for making purchases you can stay safe and shop for name brand items you want. No more trying to run to the mall to pick up a couple of items only to find out you can’t find a parking spot. Then when you do get in you have to deal with a crowded mall and long lines. Now all you have to do is sit back, kick your shoes off, and drink your favorite beverage while shopping in a safe place, YOUR HOME.
Online Shopping Mall – A No-Hassle Shopping Experience
The very notion about shopping has witnessed a remarkable change with the introduction of online shopping. Though offline shopping is still a popular trend yet home shopping has started gaining grounds. Those who are following a very busy lifestyle with hardly any time to visit stores to buy products are greatly benefited by online shopping. You can virtually buy all the products on earth from an online shopping mall. Right from camcorders, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, BP monitors, crockery to apparel, footwear, apparel, watches, fashion accessories, and lot more products, you can get all at an online shopping mall. It is the ‘no-hassle’ factor that an online shopping mall will soon attract more crowds in days to come.
With numerous online stores witnessing nascence, only trusted ones should be considered. To stay on the safer side, read the terms and conditions carefully so that you do not become a victim of fraudulence. Be more cautious on the payment aspect. You should have a secured Internet connection and as you enter the payment details, your computer should not go offline due to an electricity cut. When you use your credit card, make sure that it has a low credit limit. It is preferable that you use credit card rather than debit card.
Cheap shopping at an online shopping mall is feasible because there is no big overhead costs involved unlike an offline store where employees, space at a happening hub, interior decoration including shelves, etc., housekeeping maintenance, and more constitute a part of the price charged for any product. What you thus get via online shopping is free from any such costs and hence the wholesale price, i.e. a big discount shopping experience. The best deals can be availed at an online shopping mall if you know the tricks instead of directly selecting products and buying them.
Look for offers like combo offers, offer of the day, prize package, etc. besides comparing of products representing the different brands. You will then get hold of the best product at the best price. There is many a home shopping store that lets users use the advanced search tool for products within the preferred budget. So, if you want a watch in between the Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,500 figure and search it using this tool, you will be instantly transported to pages containing watches of different brands in your preferred budget.