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The Mall of Cyprus (Nicosia, Cyprus)

Newest Review: ... Benches are provided at regular intervals along the centre line of the hall. The air conditioning is set at a very comfortable level. I had a good look around and noted that the clientele was mostly European, with a few well-turned out middle class Greek families. Even the mall cops were foreign (agency workers drafted in from India by the looks of it). We went just before a Saturday lunchtime and although it was busy, it was by no means heaving. It seems the locals are not as ambitious with their spending as the shops are with their pricing. ~~~~~ SHOPS ~~~~~ Every retail sector is catered for under one roof. Debenhams and Carrefour,... more

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The Mall of Cyprus (Nicosia, Cyprus): Globalisation Alert! Mall Rats Invade Cyprus! (1688 words)
by - written on 24/07/09 (Very useful, 263 readings)
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~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~~ In the seven or eight years I have been going to Cyprus for my holidays, a lot has changed, and not necessarily for the better. It was only a matter of time before this beautiful island was afflicted with the relentless influx of multinational American brands and corporations that seem to blight Europe these days. The drive down the Finikoudes - Larnaka's main, palm-lined seaside promenade - now takes you past McDonald's, KFC, TGI Friday, Haagen Dazs, Pizza Hut, and Bennigans. The seemingly unstoppable globalisation of Cyprus seems well and truly underway. So it was with dread and dismay that I ... Read the complete review

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