Uni-President Dream Mall Introduction
Dream Mall's architecture is inspired by nature. The front building, known as the Blue Whale Pavilion, features a glass curtain wall that reflects the movement of water and sky, resembling a giant blue whale swimming into the Golden Coast. The main building at the back has a granite façade that embodies the eternity of Earth and stone. The two buildings are connected by a pedestrian bridge, like a large ship entering the Port of Kaohsiung at Dabaoshan. On the roof, the Ferris wheel offers a 360-degree view of both the sea and the city, allowing visitors to take in sights such as Kaohsiung Harbor, Sizihwan, and Shoushan; the Ferris wheel has a diameter of 50 meters, with a total height of 102.5 meters, and takes about 15 minutes for a full rotation. Its lighting changes in vibrant displays themed around Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Christmas, and New Year, making it a bright spot in the night sky. The shopping mall consists of 12 floors, with 2 below ground and 10 above ground, designed around four main themes: water, flowers, nature, and the universe. Covering an area of 15,000 ping (approximately 49,500 square meters), it has a total floor area of 121,000 ping (approximately 397,800 square meters), which includes 78,000 ping (approximately 257,400 square meters) of shopping space and a 43,000 ping (approximately 142,200 square meters) parking lot with 3,000 car parking spaces. Named "Dream Mall," it offers a blend of shopping and entertainment for children. In addition to introducing major international brands, gourmet restaurants, and a movie theater, there are over 800 tenants, as well as indoor go-karts, laser tag, and a parent-child play area, including a VR and dinosaur-themed exploration park, making it a wonderful space for family fun and shopping. Since its opening on March 30, 2007, Dream Mall has attracted more than 20 million visitors within a year, becoming a new tourist destination and a landmark building in Taiwan. It was recognized by Forbes Traveler, a publication of Forbes magazine, as one of Asia's top ten shopping malls, categorizing it as a high-standard international shopping center in Asia.
