Forum Kochi is a shopping mall located in Maradu in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The Mall is promoted by one of the India's largest realty firm, the Prestige Group. Spanning over 10 acres of land, the mall has a total built up area of 10,60,000 sq ft and total retail space of 6,47,000 sq ft.[2]
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| Location | Kochi, India |
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| Coordinates | 9°56′38″N 76°18′59″E / 9.94389°N 76.31639°E |
| Address | NH 66, Vytilla-Aroor Bypass, Kundannoor, Maradu, Kochi - 682304 |
| Opening date | 19 August 2023 |
| Developer | Prestige Group |
| No. of stores and services | 180 |
| Total retail floor area | 647,000 sq ft (60,100 m2) [1] |
| No. of floors | 5 |
It is the second largest mall in Kochi after Lulu Mall. The mall will have 6 major and 4 minor anchors including a Hypermarket, a Family Entertainment Centre, 20 restaurants, 11 food counters, 700 seater food court and 9 screen multiplex by PVR.[1] A 40-room hotel space is also being developed in collaboration with Marriott International.
The mall was scheduled to start its construction in 2009, however delayed due to global recession. The mall started its construction in April 2011, expecting for a completion in 2022.[3][1] The mall opened for the public on 19 August 2023.[4]
Events
editHere are some of the events held in the mall:
| Event Name | Date |
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| Forum Adoptathon | 29 April 2023 |
| Cinema Club | 1 April 2023 |
| Forum Junior Chef Champ | 8 - 10 June 2023 |
| Sonic Revival | 26 January 2023 |
| SUMMER CAMP | April - May 2023 |
| Tharle Box | 27 May 2023 |
| Indian Cultural Fiesta | 26 January 2023 |
| Mother's Day | 14 May 2023 |
| colous of creativity | 12 August 2023 |
| International Yoga Day | 17 June 2023 |
| Pan-Indians Concert | 27 August 2023 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Forum Kochi". Prestige Group. 1 January 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Kochi to get three more malls". The Times of India. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Singapore listed company plans to open two more malls in India". Hindustan Times. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (19 August 2023). "'Forum Kochi' mall opens". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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