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Giftland Mall


Giftland's Mall, located at Turkeyen, is undoubtedly the most popular Mall in Guyana. The mall had its grand opening on the 2nd June, 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Giftland Mall.This is Guyana's first mega mall.  The 265,000 square-foot mall is self-sufficient, with its own sewerage treatment plant, water well and a 5.75 megawatt power plant. 

Giftland Mall is certainly one of the top hang out spot in Guyana. This holiday season, the Mall was certainly filled with hundreds of visitors and customers every day.





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