There are some high end shopping malls in São Paulo where all the names that need to be there are there. Citdade Jardim is no exception. Here, security guards with ear phones and walkie talkies lurk in every corner. But what I like about the place is the proliferation of greenery, the lack of foot traffic, and the quietness to hear my own foot steps. On a Saturday though I am not sure if that is good news to the retailers.
The shopping mall is on 5 floors including the rooftop, plus two levels of underground car park. The restaurants on the 4th floor have open views to the surrounding areas. The one I visited was a subdued place where the diners were making conversations that did not invade other people's privacy. Also I noticed that no one socialising with his/her mobile phone.
It was like half of Bond Street London under one roof. This was exactly the opposite of Morumbi Shopping Mall where the noise was defeaning and the display of tattoos was a bit overwhelming.
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| Citdade Jardim, Sao Paulo |
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| Trees and shrubs in the attrium |
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| Where is everybody? |
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| The idealised female shapes for the beach |
