For many groups, a Scottsdale trip includes at least one shopping afternoon, usually when it is too hot for the pool or someone needs a break from golf. The city has three main shopping centers, and each has a different feel. Here is how they compare.
Back to the estate| Scottsdale Fashion Square | Kierland Commons | Scottsdale Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Large indoor mall | Open-air streets | Open-air streets |
| Best for | Luxury and big brands | Boutiques and patio dining | Shops, a cinema and family stops |
| Area | Near Old Town | North Scottsdale | North Scottsdale, across from Kierland |
Store lists change often. Check each center’s official site for current shops and hours.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply. For more ideas, see things to do in North Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Fashion Square for luxury and big brands, and Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter for open-air shopping with patios.
Yes. They face each other across Scottsdale Road, so you can visit both in one trip.
Scottsdale Fashion Square is fully indoors.
Center descriptions from Experience Scottsdale and local shopping guides, checked October 2026. Paradise Reserve is not affiliated with these centers.
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