Comparing Banex Mall and Circle Mall in Lekki? Here's an honest breakdown of location, shops, dining, events, and parking to help you choose.
If you live or work around Lekki, you've probably narrowed your weekend plans down to two names: Banex Mall in Oniru, Lekki Phase 1, and Circle Mall on the Lekki-Epe Expressway near Jakande.
Both are popular, but they serve slightly different needs.
Here's a straight comparison to help you pick the right one for your day out.
Location & Accessibility
Banex Mall sits at Plot 1–10, Akiogun Road, Oniru directly opposite Maroko Police Station, right at the Lekki Phase 1 bus stop.
That makes it one of the most convenient malls if you're coming from Victoria Island,Ikoyi, or anywhere along the Lekki-Epe Expressway before the Phase 1 gate.
Circle Mall, by contrast, sits further down the expressway near the Jakande traffic light; a longer drive if you're coming from VI or central Lekki.
Takeaway: If you want the closest full-service mall to Lekki Phase 1 and Victoria Island, Banex Mall wins on distance and drive time.
What's Inside
Circle Mall is anchored by Shoprite and Filmhouse Cinemas, with an open-air, strip-mall layout. It's a solid pick for a grocery run paired with a movie.
Banex Mall takes a different approach; over 100 stores, Banex Cinemas, more than 20 restaurants and cafés, a gym, a co-working space with meeting rooms, and four event halls for weddings, birthdays, and corporate functions.
If your day out is more than "groceries and a movie" say, a birthday celebration, a work meeting, or an evening out; Banex Mall offers more under one roof.
Dining & Entertainment
Both malls have cinemas and food options, but Banex Mall's dining mix leans into variety from quick bites like Chicken Republic and Indomie Café to sit-down spots like Zaika Restaurant and Spice Tribe.
Combined with Banex Cinemas' VIP screening options, it's built for a longer visit, not just a quick stop.
Events & Celebrations
This is where the two malls really diverge. Circle Mall doesn't offer dedicated event space.
Banex Mall has four halls starting from as low as ₦35,000/hour up to ₦850,000 for larger productions ; genuinely useful if you're planning a wedding, church program, or corporate launch and want a venue with parking, security, and catering options already on-site.
Parking & Practicalities
Both malls offer ample parking, though Banex Mall's central Lekki Phase 1 location means less time spent in Lekki-Epe Expressway traffic to get there.
The Verdict
- Choose Circle Mall if your priority is a grocery-focused trip near Jakande.
- Choose Banex Mall if you want a closer-to-VI location, more dining variety, entertainment, fitness, co-working, and the option to host an event all in one visit.
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