Mall of Galleria is the first modern shopping mall in Istanbul, with an opening date of October 1, 1987. Located in the Ataköy district of the European section of Istanbul.
The complex was built by a special recommendation and support from the then Turkish Prime Minister Turgut Ozal, inspired by the idea of this center from the Houston Galleria complex in Texas, and inaugurated by a special official ceremony at the beginning of 1988.
The complex is located near Ataturk Airport and contains more than 130 different brands of international brands, including a gymnasium, a cinema, and a games center for bowling.