Located in the heart of Admiralty, Pacific Place has been a lifestyle hub for Hongkongers since it was opened by Swire in 1988. In 2011, the mall was given a fabulous facelift by award-winning British design and architecture studio, Heatherwick Studio—12 years later, we’d say it’s still the most stylish mall in the city. 

Pacific Place is home to some expertly curated multi-brand fashion stores including Lane Crawford—the Lane Crawford Home section here is fantastic—as well as Harvey Nichols and, for the more street style savvy, I.T. 

Book lovers will appreciate a leisurely stroll through Kelly & Walsh, while design lovers can find inspiration at André Fu Living, the Hong Kong architect’s first retail boutique. 

There are some great restaurants at Pacific Place. Like local institution Peking Garden, which serves some of the best Peking duck in Hong Kong; La Vache for a hearty meal of steak frites; and trendy Vietnamese eatery Co Tanh. Venture up to the garden on level four and you’ll find Emmer Pizzeria & Café and The Continental. Tatler tip: on a nice day, The Continental’s garden is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails al fresco. 

For moviegoers, Movie Movie and Pacific Place has six cinemas including MM PLUS, with laser projection, premium sound system, and RealD PWS. The Oval Office VIP lounge offers private screenings, where you can enjoy a movie of your choice with friends and family for a premium viewing experience.

The mall at the International Finance Centre—better known as IFC mall—has become a fixture along Hong Kong Island's waterfront since its opening in 2003. With over 200 luxury stores as well as plenty of F&B and entertainment options, there's definitely no shortage of things to do. What’s more, its spacious atrium is frequently booked for large-scale exhibitions by a variety of top tier brands.

Shoppers will find all of the leading luxury brands here, including Chanel, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Cartier and Celine to name a few, as well as more niche brands like Maje, Self-Portrait, Theory and Canada Goose.

Beauty boutiques including premium French fragrance house Ex Nihilo’s Hong Kong debut, a gorgeous Diptyque store designed to resemble a Parisian apartment, and a too-cool-for-school Byredo store. 

Falcone, an all-day pizzeria Napoletana inspired by the chaos and beauty of Napoli; La Rambla, which serves Spanish tapas and cocktails, and has a beautiful terrace with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour; and a few casual but noteworthy cafes and takeaway joints like Blue Bottle, La Pata Negra House and Le Salon De Thé de Joël Robuchon, whose croissants will bring you a little closer to God.