I'm new here to this forum. I currently reside in Scottsdale but have lived in Houston, Dallas and OKC. I know of people here who have visited Dallas purely to shop. I have never heard anyone going to Houston just to shop. The selection of boutique shops in Dallas is incredible and only comparable to NYC and LA. This goes beyond Northpark. As for Northpark, in the personal experience, it is the best mall I have ever been to. It has little to do with the stores themselves, rather the experience. With relatively low ceilings is has a more intimate setting. The building's simple elegance is truly outstanding and that's why I will visit Northpark while in Dallas.