malls are a great past-time on any giving day, including rainy days as well as hot days - many of these establishments are designed in ways to appeal to specific crowds, typically featuring a a multi-screen movie theater, along with a variety of restaurants, food courts, as well as national and international brands.

there are dozens of shopping malls is rio de janeiro, ranging from the luxurious to the very basic depending on the area and location, with an extended variety of shops and respective prices - generally equipped with a food court and a cinema, or another giving place for leisure activities.

one of the most popular malls in rio is the huge barra shopping in the neighborhood of barra de tijuca - a more convenient option for visitors in zona sul is rio sul in the district of botafogo, or the very chic shopping leblon in leblon.

many malls offer free bus rides, typically providing trips to and from a beachfront hotels or as a mertro-bus-connection, in order to provide its customers with a comfortable access point.