Our country is currently experiencing a retail revolution, with domestic customers becoming more demanding with their rising standard of living and changing lifestyles. Every working Indian worth his right to leisure, looks forward to chilling out in a place where he can buy a toothbrush and a platinum necklace under one roof, while also stopping to satisfy his gastronomical cravings with equal ardour. Speaking of retail, many people know that the city of Gurgaon in Haryana is home to around twenty-odd super malls, with each having its own target customers. In such a city of thriving retail culture, Sahara Mall has carved a niche for itself and deserves to be called the queen of malls. It’s considered a place for sightseeing by visitors. Launched in 2003, Sahara Mall is India’s first Brand Super Mall. Spread over a sprawling 4 acres with ample space for vehicle parking, this wonder is located on the main Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. What sets this apart from the dozen other malls in the city is that the building is not suffused with rich granite or blue tinted glass windows unlike the rest. The very ambience catches one by surprise since one finds nothing special about it. This said, there is perfect air-conditioning throughout the day inspite of frequent power failures in the city and it is a good idea to take respite in the mall on hot weekends. But, what this manna-to-shoppers does offer is a wholesome shopping experience with adequate luxury minus the dose of extravagance. It comprises company owned brand outlets and flagship stores promising complete range of products and latest offerings. From ground floor to the third floor there is an array of international brands witnessing the paradigm shift in Indian habitats. The grand atrium welcomes the customers & invites them to experience a world of class & exotica. From scintillating jewellery to glamorous apparel stores all are there. Pantaloons, Raymonds, Lotus feet, Zaveri, Tanishq, Big Bazaar etc. offer biggest scope to explore the world in the limited boundaries of Sahara Mall. One should also watch out for the relatively small boutiques that offer irresistible off-season discounts.Lakshita and Mynah are shops of exquisite sartorial delight. While the former sells ethnic kurtis and formal wear for women, worth every penny you pay, the latter houses designer western wear at amazingly discounted prices. The most reputed food chains like Ros Thai, Pizza Hut, Arogyam, Tangerine, Crave, Odyssey, Haldiram etc. find best location in Sahara mall. Of these Haldiram deserves special mention for the huge crowd it caters to at any day of the week. One is really missing something if he leaves without gorging on a plate of chole bature and rasagullas or plain’chaach’ after a day’s work, in this restaurant serving mouth-watering Indian food. There is also a multiplex for recreational and leisure activities.Therefore, it’s a heaven for not only the cine-buffs but also for those who find solace in entertainment of all sorts. The latest and the classics are what the viewers find irresistible in this multiplex. Now, for the cons. You might not want to step into Sahara Mall especially after you have driven your way across traffic signals on a warm evening. The frenzy sure puts one off, and makes one resort to one of the quieter malls where there is no melee and you get more attention. Secondly, shopping in a mall is convenient but after a while, it brings in boredom and makes shopping less adventurous.But, this applies to the culture in general. Now that you are well initiated, what are you waiting for? If you are planning to go to Delhi, then make sure that you venture into this shopping paradise which is just about 45 minutes away. As for Gurgaon-ites, well, you did not have to read about Sahara mall from a’pardesi’, did you? If you did, then please take the time to review it:-).