Metropolis Mall — Attraction in Larnaca

From Buzz to Blah: The Larnaca Mall That Lost Its Spark Remember that feeling of newness? That buzz of anticipation when a shiny new mall opens its doors? That’s precisely what I felt when I first visited this particular mall. Situated in Larnaca, it initially promised a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The first few visits were genuinely exciting. There were new stores to explore, different food options to sample, and the general atmosphere was lively, a welcome addition to the city. The problem is, that excitement is long gone now. It's not that anything drastically changed, more of a slow, creeping sense of… predictability. The same chain stores, the same cafe offerings, the same predictable layout. It’s like stepping into a slightly less polished version of any other mall, anywhere. The initial draw of variety and discovery has faded into a monotonous routine. Where once I’d browse with interest, now I find myself quickly walking past the same window displays I've seen countless times. The food court, once bustling, now feels formulaic. Even the entertainment options, which initially seemed promising, now feel stale and repetitive. The novelty has simply worn thin. It's not a terrible mall, by any means. It's clean, well-maintained, and serves its purpose. But that's precisely the problem. It’s become just another generic shopping experience, devoid of any real character or unique appeal. The vibrant energy that once defined it has been replaced by a feeling of indifference. Unfortunately, the Larnaca mall, which once held the potential to become a real destination, has succumbed to the all-too-common fate of becoming a predictable, and ultimately boring, experience. It's a place you visit out of necessity now, rather than desire. If you're looking for a quick shop or a bite to eat, it'll do. But if you’re seeking any kind of genuine excitement or a memorable experience, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The buzz has officially died, leaving behind a rather...

There's a horrible service.

I came to Cyprus from Ukraine, because of war, and went to this mall, to buy some clothes. I spent money on a taxi to get here, but couldn't enter, because an old blond woman near the entrance and her colleague didn't allow me to enter. They didn't explain me, what document I need to show to enter. I didn't have a covid test from the Cyprus government, but I have Ukrainian vaccination, (Moderna, 2 doses, 7 months ago), Cyprus Flight Pass and a Turkish PCR test (I made it 26 hours ago). I also have a positive test from February 2022, which means that I have recovered 2 months ago, that's why I can't make the buster dose now, because I already have immunity. I told this to the man, but he repeated that I must show a document from the Cyprus government. But I'm not a resident here! Then, a blond woman just started yelling at me and pushed me out of the mall. They didn't even try to help me and figure it out.

I'm shocked, it's such unprofessional behavior. I didn't ever feel aggression like this anywhere in Europe or Ukraine. It's spoiled my mood and...

Not great considering how long and massively delayed this mall is. No signposts at all to get there and it takes you a while to Even realise there is a underground parking garage, but be careful not to have a head on collision as the road swerves massively into on coming traffic and its not clear as the lines are white and the road is light grey. The same is true in the car park, you can't see the arrows so have no idea which way to go. Also watch out for a large amount of random cones setup in the car park for what seems like no reason and just block you if you have a wide car. The Mall itself is well finished in most places and the usual shops. However there are no information points or maps anywhere that I can see. There seems no map online either, so you have just to walk around. It's only one storey so it's quite small so doesn't take long to get around. No entertainment and no decent outside seating area unless you like sitting in the car park. Better than not having a mall...