DLF Mall of India Noida Guide 2026: Timings, Parking, Metro and What’s Inside

DLF Mall of India Noida is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, according to the mall’s official website (as of September 2026). It sits on Plot M-03 in Sector 18, a short walk from Noida Sector 18 station on the Delhi Metro Blue Line, and there is no entry fee. With seven floors, around 300 stores and a full entertainment level, it is one of the largest malls in the country. This guide covers timings, parking, the metro route and what you will find on each floor.

Timings, store lists and parking rates can change during festivals, sales and special events. Check the official DLF Mall of India website or call customer care before a special trip.

DLF Mall of India timings

The official website lists the mall as open from 11 AM to 11 PM every day. In practice, a few things are worth knowing:

• Stores vs. restaurants: Most shops keep to the mall hours. Some restaurants and the cinema can run their last seating or show close to closing time, so check the outlet itself if you plan a late dinner.
• Before 11 AM: Doors and parking may open a little earlier for staff and early cinema shows, but do not plan shopping before 11.
• Festival periods: Around Diwali, Christmas and New Year, the mall sometimes extends hours or runs special events. Crowds are heaviest on weekend evenings in October–December.
• No weekly off: Noida’s staggered weekly market closures (Sector 18’s street market shuts on Tuesdays) do not apply to large malls, so the mall stays open on Tuesdays.

How to reach DLF Mall of India by metro

The easiest way to reach the mall is the Delhi Metro Blue Line. Get off at Noida Sector 18 (open since November 2009), and walk about half a kilometre to the mall. The walk takes 5–10 minutes depending on the exit you use and how busy the crossings are.

• From central Delhi: Take the Blue Line (towards Noida Electronic City) from Rajiv Chowk; Noida Sector 18 is the stop after Noida Sector 16.
• From South Delhi / Magenta Line: Change to the Blue Line at Botanical Garden, then ride one stop back towards Dwarka to Noida Sector 18.
• From Greater Noida / Aqua Line: Ride the Aqua Line to Noida Sector 51, walk the skywalk to Noida Sector 52 on the Blue Line and continue to Sector 18.

By road

From South Delhi, the DND Flyway leads straight towards Sector 18. From East Delhi, come via the Noida Link Road or the Akshardham–Noida Mor route. Cabs and autos can drop you at the mall’s main entrance; type “DLF Mall of India” as the destination. Traffic around Sector 18, Atta and the Sector 18 flyover is heavy on weekend evenings, so allow extra time.

Parking at DLF Mall of India

The mall has large paid multi-level basement parking for cars and two-wheelers. Rates are displayed at the entry barriers and are charged on exit. We could not confirm current hourly rates from an official source, so treat any figure you see online as indicative only and check the board at the entry.

• Remember your level and pillar number. The basements are large and the exits can be confusing.
• Weekend evenings fill up. Arrive before 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, or take the metro.
• Alternative: The Noida Authority runs a multi-level parking in Sector 18 for about 3,000 vehicles plus surface lots. In May 2022, Zee News reported reduced authority rates of ₹20 for 30 minutes and ₹50 for up to four hours for cars. Those rates may have changed since.

What’s inside: floors and zones

The mall has seven floors grouped into five zones, according to its official website. Here is a quick summary:

Floor	Zone name	What you’ll find
Lower Ground	Marketplace	Convenience stores, daily needs, grocery and quick bites
Ground and First	International Boulevard	100+ fashion brands, including international labels such as Zara, H&M, Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer
Second	The High Street	Indian fashion and ethnic wear, with brands such as Fabindia, Meena Bazaar, Ritu Kumar and Anita Dongre
Third	Family World	Kidswear, toys (Hamleys, Mothercare, Chicco) and family dining
Fourth	Leisure Land	PVR cinema, FunCity, Game Palacio, food court and restaurants

Brand names are taken from the mall’s online directory in September 2026. Stores open and close often, so use the directory on the website or the information desk to check a particular brand.

Shopping highlights

• International fashion: The Ground and First floors carry most of the big global high-street brands.
• Ethnic wear: The Second floor is a good one-stop area for wedding and festive shopping.
• Electronics and home: Croma, Home Centre and Miniso are listed in the directory.
• Kids: Hamleys and several kids’ clothing brands are on the Family World floor.

Food and dining

The mall’s dining directory lists quick-service chains (McDonald’s, KFC, Domino’s, Burger King, Subway, Taco Bell), casual dining (Chili’s, Nando’s, Pirates of Grill, P.F. Chang’s) and Indian restaurants (Punjab Grill, Made in Punjab, Dakkhan, Daryaganj, Cafe Delhi Heights), as well as cafés such as Starbucks and The Big Chill Cafe. Haldiram’s is also listed. For budget meals and chaat outside the mall, walk to the Sector 18 market.

Entertainment

The Fourth floor, Leisure Land, holds the mall’s entertainment. The official site lists PVR cinemas, FunCity (an indoor family entertainment centre with rides and games) and Game Palacio (bowling, arcade games and dining). Game and ride prices are charged per activity or via a recharge card, so set a budget if you are with children.

What about Snow World? The indoor snow park inside DLF Mall of India does not appear in the mall’s own entertainment directory in September 2026, and at least one booking platform marks it as closed. Our Snow World Noida status and alternatives page explains what we found and lists other snow parks near Noida.

Nearby places to combine with a mall visit

• Sector 18 market (Atta): Street shopping and food, right next door. See our Sector 18 market shopping guide.
• The Great India Place, Gardens Galleria and Worlds of Wonder: In Sector 38A, across the road. Details on ticket prices are in our Worlds of Wonder Noida guide.
• KidZania Delhi NCR: Inside Entertainment City, Sector 38A, about 1.5 km away.
• Noida Botanical Garden: One metro stop away for a quiet morning walk.

Tips and mistakes to avoid

• Take the metro on weekends. Traffic and parking queues on Saturday and Sunday evenings can add 30 minutes or more to your trip.
• Go on a weekday afternoon if you want quiet stores and short food-court queues.
• Check the store directory before you go. Brands move and leave; the website directory is quicker than walking seven floors.
• Carry ID and expect a security check. Bags are scanned at the entrances, as in most Delhi NCR malls.
• Set a budget for the gaming zones. Card-based games add up fast with children.
• Don’t rely on old snow-park listings. Call before promising children a snow visit.
• Keep your parking ticket safe. Lost tickets usually attract a penalty charge.

Is DLF Mall of India worth visiting?

If you want a single place for international and Indian fashion, a film and a family meal, it is one of the most complete malls in Delhi NCR. If you only want budget street shopping, the Sector 18 market next door is a better fit. For a calmer day out in Noida, pair the mall with a park visit. Ved Van Park in Sector 78 is a good option for the evening laser show.

DLF Mall of India is simple to plan around: it is open 11 AM to 11 PM, has free entry, and is a short walk from Noida Sector 18 metro. Use the metro on busy days, check the online directory for the brands you want, and confirm entertainment options directly with the mall before promising children a particular attraction.