The mega-mall opened on September 4, 1990 and is still going strong, attracting 30 million visitors a year. But only an elite group of shops have been there since the beginning.
We list them all here, with thanks to centre director Darren Pearce (who started in 1994).
9. Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has been an anchor tenant in The Arcade since the very beginning. Photo: Meadowhall
10. Marks & Spencer in 1999
The new look Marks & Spencer at Meadowhall was opened by "Children of Promise" in December 1999, from left: Karl Goddard, Emma Green and Natasha Wilson, with store manager Stefan Andrejczuk right. Photo: Stuart Hastings
11. Vision Express
Sandra Chatterton optometry manager, left, and Louise Strecker, optical adviser, at Vision Express, Meadowhall, February 19, 2002. Photo: Mike Waistell
12. H Samuel
Wim Jonk, Sheffield Wednesday attacking mid fielder and Dutch international at H Samuel, Meadowhall, October 1998. Photo: Submitted