 Queensbay Mall, the largest shopping mall by area in Penang, is located near Bayan Baru.With a gross built-up area of , the mall contains more than 400 shops, including international brands such as Borders, Gap and Harvey Norman, as well as a cinema and various other entertainment options.Smaller shopping centres and hypermarkets have also been built within Bayan Baru to cater for a relatively sizeable catchment area.