Residential Velachery is home to malls like the huge, upscale Phoenix Marketcity, with fashion stores, a cinema, and Indian and global dining. Elsewhere, stylish eateries, bars, and ice cream shops dot busy streets, while temples include Dhandeeswaram, with a carved, white gateway tower. The district borders the wetlands of Pallikaranai Bird Watching Area and sprawling Guindy National Park, known for its wildlife.