Ampa Skywalk is a
shopping mall
A shopping mall (or simply mall) is a North American term for a large indoor shopping center, usually anchored by department stores. The term "mall" originally meant a pedestrian promenade with shops along it (that is, the term was used to refe ...
in
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of th ...
, India. With three floors of retail space, it has outlets for major clothing and apparel brands, a seven-screen multiplex, a games zone and a food court.
Location
The mall is located at
Aminjikarai
Aminjikarai, originally Amaindakarai, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The arterial Poonamallee High Road ( NH 4) runs through it. Aminjikarai was annexed to Madras District in the year 1946, and Arumbakkam an ...
on the banks of
Cooum River
The Cooum river, or simply Koovam, is one of the shortest classified rivers draining into the Bay of Bengal. This river is about in length, flowing in the city of Chennai (urban part) and the rest in rural part. The river is highly polluted ...
at the junction of Poonamallee High Road and Nelson Manikkam Road.
The mall
The mall is built on a three-acre plot.
Built at a cost of 1,100 million, the mall features a three-level retail space of .
22 shops were opened on the launch day, with the rest opening in phases. There is a 25m skywalk connecting the ticket boxes to the theatres. The food court in the mall, named ''F3'', can accommodate 650 persons.
The mall also has a gaming area and a 20-room boutique hotel run by Auromatrix Hotels.
The mall has an eight-level parking lot which can accommodate approximately 1,000 cars and 1,000 two-wheelers.
The parking scheme is considered relatively unorganized without clear marking or signage.
See also
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Abhirami Mega Mall
Abirami Mega Mall was a shopping mall located in Purasawalkam, Chennai. It was constructed in 2003. Named after its owner Abirami Ramanathan, it was closed in 2019.
Theaters
* Abirami 7 Star Theatre
* Shree Annai Abirami
* Robot Bala Abirami
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Chennai Citi Centre
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Express Avenue
Express Avenue ( Tamil: எக்ஸ்ப்ரெஸ் அவென்யூ) is a shopping mall in Chennai promoted by Express Infrastructure, A division of Express Newspapers Pvt. Ltd. It is home to the largest gaming arcade in South India. ...
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Spencer Plaza
Spencer Plaza (Tamil language, Tamil: ஸ்பென்சர் பிளாசா) is a shopping mall located on Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and is one of the modern landmarks of the city. Originally built during the period ...
References
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Shopping malls in Chennai
Shopping malls established in 2009
2009 establishments in Tamil Nadu