Malls - a western culture which has caught on to our side of the world and has been a craze since its existence. With cinema theatres claiming their spots in these malls, the crowds seem to just pour in, paving way to closure of cinema halls through out the country as multiplexes have cemented themselves victoriously. The only hazardous issue with watching movies in malls is the parking charge levied, worse than taxes to be paid. Most of the malls seem to set their own charges for 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler without any norms from the government. Of course modern architecture provides ample parking space for thousands of vehicles during weekends but still cannot justify the charges.
The orthodox population which came out of their huts just for temples and marriages have long vanished. Even older generation now prefer to break the age old boundaries and dine out in these huge malls. Unlike restaurants catering to specific cuisines the malls offer different types of eatables at one junction called the food court. Some malls sell food cards at the entry of the food court and all the food you buy will be swiped from that. The more you and your acquaintances eat, the more you need to top up.
Parking at Garden City Mall, Nairobi |
Garden City Mall, Nairobi |
Thing to be appreciated is that these malls ensure hygiene in washrooms. Escalators, lifts and staircases are available. Visitors are notified if these don't work and also when places are not clean.
Malls are here to grow in number and entertain people with the rate at which our population is increasing. Its at our discretion to make use of them just as effectively as possible.
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