East Delhi, India

With a population of nearly 13 million people (22 million in the metropolitan area), Delhi is the second largest city in India (Mumbai is the largest) and the second largest commercial center in South Asia. The oldest continually inhabited city in the world, Delhi boasts many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. East Delhi makes up a major contemporary component of this world-renowned city. One of the mainstays of East Delhi is the East Delhi Mall. Located at Kaushambi at the Delhi - Ghaziabad border, the East Delhi Mall features top-name stores plus dining and entertainment options. The mall, which opened in 2005, is responsible for revitalizing East Delhi’s retail business.