The 7 Best Shopping Malls in Israel (2026)

Updated August 2026 · 7 picks

The best shopping malls in Israel in 2026 are Azrieli Center and Ramat Aviv Mall in Tel Aviv, Mamilla Mall in Jerusalem and Grand Canyon in Haifa. Israel is a mall country — air conditioning matters here — and each of the big ones has a distinct character, from Mamilla's open-air stone street to Azrieli's tower complex. Seven, and what each is for.

1. Azrieli Center — Central Tel Aviv

The biggest and most central mall in Tel Aviv, under the city's landmark towers.

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Azrieli sits at the base of the three towers — round, triangular and square — that define the Tel Aviv skyline, and is the city's largest and most convenient mall.

Several floors of shops, a large food court and direct access to the train station and the light rail make it the practical default for anyone who needs to buy something in Tel Aviv.

The observatory at the top of the round tower is the cheapest city view in Tel Aviv and worth thirty minutes.

Good to know: Go up to the observatory on the 49th floor — it costs a fraction of a rooftop bar and the view is better.

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2. Mamilla Mall — Between the New City and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

An open-air stone shopping street running straight to the Old City walls.

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Mamilla is not really a mall in the usual sense — it is an open-air pedestrian street of Jerusalem stone, built partly from the reassembled facades of the original 19th-century buildings, running downhill from the city centre to the Jaffa Gate.

It carries the international and Israeli brands, has sculpture along its length and a rooftop walkway with a view of the Old City walls.

The location is the point: you can shop and then walk straight into the Old City.

Good to know: Shops close for Shabbat but the street itself stays open — it is a pleasant Saturday walk even with everything shut.

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3. Ramat Aviv Mall — Ramat Aviv, north Tel Aviv

The upmarket one — designer labels and a calmer crowd.

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Ramat Aviv Mall in north Tel Aviv is where the city's luxury retail is concentrated, with international designer names alongside the better Israeli labels.

It is smaller, quieter and considerably more expensive than Azrieli, and the crowd reflects the neighbourhood.

There is a Lev cinema attached and the Eretz Israel Museum is a short walk away.

Good to know: Easier parking and far less crowded than the central Tel Aviv malls on a Friday.

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4. Dizengoff Center — Dizengoff and King George, Tel Aviv

Israel's first mall — chaotic, dated, full of character and much loved.

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Dizengoff Center opened in the 1980s as Israel's first shopping mall and remains an unrepeatable maze of bridges, levels and dead ends that no modern architect would design.

It has a cinema, a great deal of cheap fashion, a food market on Thursdays and Fridays, and an atmosphere that the newer malls entirely lack.

It is not the best mall in Israel. It is the most Tel Aviv one.

Good to know: The Thursday and Friday food market inside is one of the better cheap lunches in central Tel Aviv.

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5. Malha Mall (Jerusalem Mall) — Malha, southwest Jerusalem

Jerusalem's big indoor mall, and the practical option in the city.

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Malha is the large enclosed mall serving Jerusalem, with the full range of Israeli and international chains, a cinema and a substantial food court.

It is where Jerusalemites actually shop, as opposed to Mamilla, which is largely for visitors and for the luxury end.

Closed for Shabbat, like almost everything in the city.

Good to know: Reachable on the light rail plus a short connection — easier than driving and parking in Jerusalem.

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6. Grand Canyon Haifa — Haifa

The north's biggest mall, and the region's default rainy-day destination.

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Grand Canyon is the largest mall in Haifa and one of the largest in northern Israel, drawing shoppers from across the Krayot and the western Galilee.

It is a straightforward large mall — full chain lineup, food court, cinema — and it does that job well.

Haifa's mixed population means it is one of the more genuinely diverse public spaces in the country.

Good to know: Haifa's malls are more likely to open on Saturday than Jerusalem's, but check the current position before travelling.

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7. Ice Mall Eilat — North Beach, Eilat

A mall with an ice rink in the desert, and Eilat's answer to a hot afternoon.

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Ice Mall sits on the Eilat hotel strip and is built around a full-size ice rink — an absurd and very effective idea in a town where the summer afternoon temperature regularly passes 40°C.

Beyond the rink it is a normal mall with shops, restaurants and a cinema, and Eilat's status as a free-trade zone means no VAT on most purchases.

It is the standard afternoon activity for families in Eilat between the beach in the morning and dinner.

Good to know: Eilat is VAT-free, so electronics and cosmetics are genuinely cheaper here than in the rest of Israel.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Israeli malls open on Shabbat?

It varies by city. Most Tel Aviv-area malls open on Saturday; Jerusalem's mostly do not, with Mamilla's shops closed but its restaurants sometimes open. Haifa is mixed. If you are planning a Saturday shopping trip, check the specific mall rather than assuming.

Can tourists claim VAT back in Israel?

Yes. VAT refunds are available on purchases above a minimum amount from participating shops, claimed at Ben Gurion airport before departure with the original invoices and the goods available for inspection. Ask the shop for the VAT refund form at the time of purchase — it cannot be issued afterwards.

What are the Israeli high street brands?

Castro, Fox, Renuar, Golf and Hoodies dominate mid-market fashion; Delta for basics; and most malls carry the international chains as well. For Israeli design rather than high street, the boutiques on Shabazi Street in Neve Tzedek and around Dizengoff are a better bet than any mall.

Which mall is best for a rainy or very hot day?

Azrieli in Tel Aviv and Malha in Jerusalem are the biggest indoor options, both with cinemas and large food courts. In August, when the coastal humidity is brutal, the malls are genuinely where Israelis spend their afternoons.

Do Israeli malls have kosher food courts?

Most have a mix, and Jerusalem's are overwhelmingly kosher. Tel Aviv food courts usually include both certified and non-certified outlets. Certificates are displayed at each counter rather than applying to the whole floor.

Is shopping in Israel expensive?

Yes. Imported goods carry high duties and Israel is an expensive consumer market generally — electronics, clothing and cosmetics are usually pricier than in Europe or the US. Israeli-made cosmetics, Dead Sea products and food are the exceptions worth buying here.

1. Azrieli Center — Central Tel Aviv

2. Mamilla Mall — Between the New City and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

3. Ramat Aviv Mall — Ramat Aviv, north Tel Aviv

4. Dizengoff Center — Dizengoff and King George, Tel Aviv

5. Malha Mall (Jerusalem Mall) — Malha, southwest Jerusalem

6. Grand Canyon Haifa — Haifa

7. Ice Mall Eilat — North Beach, Eilat

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