Gurney Paragon, Shopping complex in George Town, Malaysia
Gurney Paragon is a shopping complex in George Town featuring two residential towers reaching 155 meters tall and a nine-story retail building along Gurney Drive in the downtown area. The structure houses more than 200 shops spread across multiple floors, with a cinema and other entertainment venues.
The complex opened in 2013, marking a new chapter in George Town's retail landscape and reflecting the city's growth in the 2010s. The development brought together residential and commercial spaces in a way that was new to the area.
The mall brings together local and international brands in one place, becoming a social hub where residents spend their days shopping and meeting others. The mix of stores across nine levels shows how George Town has embraced modern retail culture.
The complex has a cinema with IMAX screenings and a large bookstore on the upper floors for browsing and relaxing. Mornings and weekdays are less crowded, making it easier to navigate the shopping areas without rush.
A striking bookstore with a 70-meter-long bookshelf spanning an entire floor level, displaying titles in different languages. This unusually long shelf becomes a memorable spot that many visitors discover while exploring the mall.
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