We are used to the fact that the shopping center is the place where the pavilions of various retail chains are located, where people come to shop. However, some modern buildings are not just a building with a huge number of shops inside. Owners are creative in their architecture and design and turn them into real works of art. Shopping center "Oceania" at the metro station "Slavyanskiy Boulevard" is one of them.
A huge aquarium in the middle of the city
October 15, 2016 for residents of Moscow opened its doors a new huge shopping center. The event would not have been so remarkable if it were not for the uniqueness of the structure - a giant aquarium four floors high (twenty four meters) with living inhabitants was located right inside it, inside which a panoramic elevator functions.
On the opening day in the Oceania shopping center on Slavyanskiy Boulevard, a gala concert was held, fashion collections were shown by designer Masha Tsigal, animators worked on each floor of the building, prize drawings were held among buyers and various master classes were held. The first visitors were delighted, because before nobody could imagine such an architecture.
Opening hours of the shopping center "Oceania" and organizations located on its territory
The area of the site occupied by the shopping center is 2.6 hectares, and the total construction area is 137 thousand m 2 . On its territory there is a large parking lot, three hundred shops with different assortments, the Formula Kino movie theater, the Perekrestok hypermarket and almost a dozen restaurants. Due to so many organizations, the operating hours of the Oceania shopping center on Slavyanskiy Boulevard vary:
- The main building from Sunday to Thursday - 10: 00-22: 00
- The main building from Friday to Saturday - 10: 00-23: 00
- “Formula Kino” - 10: 00-3: 00
- Parking - 8: 00-3: 00
- "Crossroads" - 8: 00-23: 00
- Restaurants - 10: 00-3: 00
It is located at Moscow, Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 57
What can be found inside
Inside, Oceania is made in a marine style. In total, the building has 6 floors: two underground and four ordinary. At -2 level there is a spacious parking. Above it are two hypermarkets: "Crossroads" and the furniture center Hoff. On the ground floor there is a central entrance, clothes and cosmetics shops. An unusual fountain is located here: from 12:00 to 21:30 at the beginning of each hour you can witness a fantastic light and music show.
Water jets are fired to the music to the third floor of the shopping center Oceania on Slavyanskiy Boulevard. Multi-colored illumination turns on and splashes are painted in all colors of the rainbow, the fountain begins to "dance". The spectacle is very exciting and delights visitors of all ages.
At the second level, rows of various shops continue. Restaurants, several cafes, fast foods, McDonald's - all this awaits you on the floor above. Here you will find Detsky Mir and the Leonardo hobby hypermarket. On the last, fourth floor there is a small play area for children and the Formula Kino cinema. The ceiling of the building is decorated with rainbow LEDs, and the walls are painted in the colors of the sea wave.
Aquarium Information
In the shopping center "Oceania" on the "Slavic Boulevard" you can walk all day, there is something to see. But, of course, the main attraction of this shopping center is the aquarium. Every 15 minutes from 10:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. there is a free tour in the elevator, where you get the feeling of complete immersion in marine life. To get to it, you must pre-purchase a ticket in the terminal of the electronic line next to the elevator entrance. The aquarium is inhabited by the inhabitants of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, among which you will see moray eels, Napoleon fish, black and white feathers sharks, flocks of karangas, surgeon fish and many others.
They are carefully monitored by specialists. Every day at 11:00 and 15:00 you can witness feeding: scuba divers plunge into the aquarium, clean it and feed the inhabitants. Be sure to pay attention: periodically the aquarium closes for a while for a thorough cleaning. All its inhabitants at this time are transported to special places, and he himself is covered with a protective cap. On the official website and in the building itself there is usually an announcement with the dates of the event.
Events
In addition to the above, in the shopping center "Oceania" on "Slavyanskiy Boulevard" lotteries and lotteries are constantly held among buyers. Everyone who made a purchase for a certain amount in one of his stores gets a chance to get a variety of prizes: a car, gift certificates, discount cards and much more.
Job reviews
Judging by the reviews, the shopping center "Oceania" on "Slavyanskiy Boulevard" visitors like, they note its beautiful design. Still, at the moment it is the only shopping center in the world with such equipment. Of course, there are also negative opinions, but, as a rule, they relate to the work of internal individual stores.
For those who prefer relaxation with benefit
If you plan to get the whole family out for shopping, but also have fun, then combine business with pleasure and come to Oceania. Thus, you not only buy everything you need, but also immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the sea elements.