"An indoor shopping mall modeled after the streets of Venice, complete with arched bridges, piazzas, and canals; guests can take gondola rides and be serenaded by opera singers for a weatherproof, whimsical shopping experience." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A themed shopping mall built around a replicated Venetian canal with gondolas, home to more than 160 stores and about 40 restaurants; the setting emphasizes atmosphere and photo opportunities as much as retail therapy." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A sprawling South Beach import in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort that tried to bridge the gap between an upscale restaurant and a late-night club closed in late December 2024. The venue used bold purple lighting, roving entertainers, ear‑splitting music and wedding-like vibes — complete with overhead napkin-twirling — and leaned heavily on saxophonists, bottle service, and $155 bowls of fettuccini." - Janna Karel
"A high-energy Miami-style clubstaurant that opened in the resort’s Grand Canal Shoppes, this venue is part of a recent wave of lively, late-night concepts moving into the property and aims to deliver upscale, party-oriented dining and nightlife." - Janna Karel
"Once was a Nikkei restaurant led by Ricardo Zarate located at the Grand Canal Shoppes, which closed in 2020." - Janna Karel