India, Feb. 18 -- Forget everything you know about the polished, neon-lit luxury malls of Beijing or Shanghai. The most talked-about retail destination in the world right now is reportedly located in Shenzhen, and it's leaving visitors questioning reality. Haus Nowhere, a multi-story 'retail-tainment' giant, has exploded across social media for its avant-garde approach to shopping. Also read | Step inside 'crazy beach house in Karnataka with water everywhere'; even the bathroom and kitchen have stunning views

Rather than sticking to window displays and sales racks, the space focusses on hyper-realistic, often unsettling art installations that blur the line between a high-end boutique and a sci-fi film set.

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