Opposite the casino gardens, the Metropole Monte Carlo Shopping Center welcomes you in a luxurious, beautiful marble décor and offers many different shops. The history of the Metropole began with a meeting between a Lebanese traveler and the Principality of Monaco in 1980. Nabil Boustani was a world-renowned developer who fell in love with Monaco, its historical past, exceptional climate and privileged location on the Mediterranean Sea. He dreamed of building a stunning complex in the heart of Monte Carlo and soon this center was planned with the accession of Some architects from around the world.