A veritable heaven compared to the other shopping malls in Istanbul, Kanyon is an an open air retail enterprise that really does offer a moment of escape from city life as soon as you exit the underground at Levent. rnrnDesigned by the Jerde Partnership of Los Angeles, Kanyon cuts a curved series of stepped streets between luxury residences and a towering office tower. Its futuristic visual appeal and technological firsts, such as a climate control system that keeps the open-air streets at the perfect temperature through winter and summer, have encouraged a range of prestigious brands to launch new stores. rnrnNew to town are the likes of Harvey Nichols and Wagamama, the inclusion of a Mac store is always a bonus and then there are local treats such as a very hip Bilstore for the perfect white shirts and cool accessories.