The Lowry Outlet Mall next to Media City is home to over 80 retailers including exclusive brands such as Karen Millen, Molton Brown, Marks & Spencer, Whistles and Austin Reed. The 350,000 sq.ft. development saw 3.5 million pass through its doors in 2007, and 3.59 million visitors in 2008.

The restaurants at The Lowry Mall are pleasantly situated on the picturesque waterfront and lead onto the Mediterranean style plaza where the Lowry theatre and its spectacular architecture can be appreciated. As well as the Lowry Theatre and nearby War Museum customers of the 'Vue' cinema and Esporta fitness club ensure a steady stream of people to the Lowry Mall.

The adjacent MediaCity:UK will become home to BBC Manchester amongst many other media-related businesses and is set to employ over 15,500 personnel, and the proposed Metrolink will provide access in and out of Manchester City Centre every 6 minutes when it opens in 2010.