Shopping Center / Mall - Located right in front of the Red Square, this building is beautifully designed, and populated by many high end stores and global brands, as well as restaurants and an excellent Grocery Store with all types of Russian goods. Built originally for the Czar and those living in the palace, it is the first and largest department store in Russia (and probably the most expensive). It is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.

Beautiful mall but it's mostly geared towards Chinese and other foreign tourists. Prices are steep and most brands there are luxury ones. Restaurants and cafes inside charge double what restaurants outside the department store would charge so be aware about the prices.

Great mall indoor with an indoor outdoors feel. This is a 3 level mall filled with high end brands as well as cafes restaurants and kiosks selling traditional treats with a twist. From ice cream to soda these bring back some favorite Russia or Soviet treats in a new way. A great way to spend an extra cooks day I Moscow. Definitely must see.

The atmosphere is like it used to be in Soviet era, but with modern brands, cafes and shops :) In the shop you can also sample a Soviet style ice-cream and other food from USSR. Nice place to go with tourists :)

The best things about GUM are the well-stocked Delicatessen No. 1, where the borodinsky is nice and they will let you sample beluga caviar, and the cheap and cheerful ice-cream stands.