City Centre

Location: Located at Salt Lake DC Block Sector 1 in the eastern part of the city.
Hit the Spot: One could board a train and get off at Shova Bazaar Metro Railway Station. From there, take an auto and get of at Ultadanga. Board another auto from there and get off at City Centre. Buses and taxis are also available from various parts of the city.
Nearest Railway Station: Ultadanga
Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Entry Fee: Nil

Kolkata got a unique Landmark called City Centre at Salt Lake on the 5th of June, 2004. City centre has emerged as a single preferred destination addressing multifarious needs for the entire family. City Centre was conceived not only as a shopping mall but also as an office complex, a residential area and a lot more. City Centre, Kolkata's first integrated multi–utility facility located at Salt Lake has been promoted by Bengal Ambuja Metropolitan Development Authority, a venture between Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.

Confluence, is the essence of the City Centre; a confluence to functionality and aesthetics. Though it looks very compact, it houses an 1100 seater multiplex and an assortment of around 250 establishment’s offering a wide range of products and services attempting to meet the needs of customers of different age groups.

City Center, designed by Charles Correa, is spread over six acres and was built in 22 months at an estimated cost of Rs 120 crores. City Center represents a unique confluence of shopping malls, cineplexes, entertainment areas, food courts, offices and residential flats amidst lush green open spaces sprawling over half a million square feet of land. City Centre has seven buildings for retail and commercial outlets, each of which are inter-connected. It houses Inox, a popular multiplex in Kolkata. Elaborate seating arrangements have been made in a large expanse of open space, christened Kund, along with a fountain and a 19th century tram in the exhibition area. There is parking space for 800 cars: 14 entry and exit points and large spaces to amble around. The mall is spread out over 4,00,000 sq ft.

With no boundaries to separate City Centre from the street, it is open to everyone from all income and age groups. The architecture of the complex embodies the spirit of Kolkata. The central kund and numerous nooks and corners are created to fuel the city’s best know passion – adda. Add to that the Kalighat paintings and the art wall to complement the city's artistic heritage.

Stops not to be missed while visiting City Centre -

1. The Tea Junction: The chai and samosa at the Tea Junction are a must for one and all. The decor of the small corner shop brings out the true spirit of The City of Joy and the small cane stools remind you of the yesteryears.

2. Kookie Jar: For all those who have a sweet tooth, this is the best chocolate pastry shop in Kolkata. The entire range of their pastries is so yummy that one has a hard time deciding what to eat!

3. Saakshi: This shop presents a unique range of artificial jewellery at an affordable price.

4. Orko’s: A good restaurant for north Indian Food. The paneer pasanda, naan and pineapple raita are mouth-watering!

5. Time Zone: A gaming zone for all ages. Very nice collection of games! Try the Dome game in the centre.

6. A N John: Blesses one with the perfect haircut.

7. BhagyaLakshmi and C3: Is the answer for all your grocery needs.

8. Dare to Wear: A small shop which has a really good collection of T-shirts and jeans. This is the stop if you're looking for something trendy and unusual.

9. M3: This shop boasts of an amazing collection of movies.

10. Inox : Popular multiplex for catching up with the latest movies!