About Express Avenue Mall
Express Avenue Mall, also known as EA Mall, is a large shopping mall located on Whites Road in Royapettah, central Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Opened in 2010 on the former Indian Express estate, it is one of Chennai's largest malls with three floors of retail, dining and entertainment. Notable for its 8-screen Escape multiplex, extensive brand stores, food court and indoor gaming zone, it serves as a major urban shopping and leisure destination.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, air-conditioned, three-level indoor mall with over 150 national and international retail stores, a spacious food court and fine-dining restaurants, an 8-screen Escape Cinemas multiplex, gaming and entertainment zones including bowling and arcade games, and regular events and exhibitions in the central atrium. The mall is set in central Chennai with modern architecture, escalators and elevators connecting floors, and busy crowds especially on weekends and evenings.
Key highlights
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One of Chennai's largest malls with three floors and over 150 stores
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8-screen Escape Cinemas multiplex
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Large food court and diverse dining options
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Indoor gaming, bowling and entertainment zone
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Central atrium hosting events, exhibitions and promotions
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Located on Whites Road in central Royapettah with easy metro and road access
History of Express Avenue Mall
Developed by Express Infrastructure Pvt Ltd on the former Indian Express estate and opened on 26 May 2010, Express Avenue was built on land historically associated with the Indian Express newspaper group. It was among the first large-format integrated shopping malls in Chennai and marked the transformation of the Whites Road estate into a modern retail complex.
Culture & Context
Serves as a major contemporary urban leisure, shopping and entertainment hub for Chennai residents and visitors, reflecting the city's modern retail culture and hosting festivals, film promotions and community events.
Route
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