It is a tourist destination in Phoenix, Arizona built by the Mills Corporation (which owned 25%) and Taubman Centers.

Taubman has since sold its 75% stake to Simon Property Group, which had already purchased the Mills Corporation in 2007.

[3][4] Arizona Mills opened on November 20, 1997, with 6,000 parking spaces and approximately 200 retailers.

[7] The mall is anchored by Old Navy, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, American Freight, Forever 21, Harkins Theatres, H&M, IMAX, Legoland Discovery Center, Rainforest Cafe, Sea Life Aquarium, Tilt Studio, Ross Dress for Less, DD's Discounts, Marshalls, Camille La Vie, and Burlington Coat Factory and 1 vacant anchor that was once Conn's.

[6] Despite the term 'Mills' in its name, it is not nearby, or affiliated with Mill Avenue, a shopping and entertainment district near Hayden Butte to the north.