Discovery Shopping Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Bali. It’s located on Kuta’s main thoroughfare, Jalan Kartika Plaza, and features a beachside location with an amphitheatre on the sands of Kuta Beach. The large 3-storey shopping mall houses numerous fashion and lifestyle outlets from famous national and international brands, as well as various food and beverage outlets from a multitude of cuisine choices and styles, from fine dining restaurants to franchise fast food outlets.

Discovery Shopping Mall’s roadside entrance is hard to miss and is along the Jalan Kartika Plaza. Waterbom Bali is just across the road from the mall.

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At the front of the mall are various international franchise fast food chains such as Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Cold Stone Creamery ice cream, Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza and Pizza Hut. Also present here is the Guardian drugstore chain, as well as other various restaurants on the ground level.

The other entrances are from the beachfront area where stairs lead up to the rear area of the mall. The various restaurants and sunset-view-priority outlets dominate the scene. The rear access is both a convenient entrance for beach strollers and guests staying at the neighbouring hotels on the coastline, as well as the public during concerts and event highlights that take place on the amphitheatre which also serves as the centrepiece of the mall’s beachfront side.

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Department Stores at the mall include Sogo, Centro and Batik Keris where you can find quality Indonesian batik.

Fashion outlets include The Boutique, Polo, Surfer Girl, Osh Kosh, CKF, Rara Boutique, Nautica, DC, Quiksilver, Bin House, Body N' Soul, Bamboo Blonde, Billabong, 1 2 6, Hurley, La-Senza, Guess, Esprit, Giordano and Remete.

For shoes, bags and accessories, there’s Shine, Guess Accessories, Crocs, Puma, Skeechers, Sole Effect, Adidas, and Nike. The mall also hosts various outlets for hobbies, books, music and children’s toys, as well as a major electronics shop, Electronics City.

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Good to Know about Discovery Shopping Mall

The Discovery Shopping Mall's amphitheatre also features entertainment highlights with different schedules announced regularly, such as its Saturday Movies under the Moonlight featuring its beachfront movie theatre, whenever the weather permits. The beachfront venue is also a frequent host to international events such as fashion weeks and auto modification contests.

There is a dedicated ATM corner at the front area of the mall, next to the entrance. Here you may find the likes of Bank Artha Graha, Bank Mandiri, Bank Central Asia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Mega, Bank Panin and CIMB Niaga. Money changers include Rara Money Changer and Oasis Money Changer, located near the atrium.

Another access is via the basement parking space where a time-based parking system fee is applied. Apart from shopping and dining, it is a popular place to simply hang out and enjoy the mix of indoor and outdoor beachfront shopping in Kuta. 

Discovery Shopping Mall Bali

Location: Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 10am to 10pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 755522

Ari Gunadi | Compulsive Traveller