Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is world famous for shopping. With over 96 malls to choose from, you’ll find whatever you need in this shopping haven.
To get a dose of retail therapy, check out these popular shopping malls for the best bargains in Dubai; The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Outlet Mall.
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Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is part of the Burj Khalifa complex. Accessible via the Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro station, it’s a short walk via inside aero bridges.
There are over 1200 retail shops in a four-floor complex and it has a circular layout. The mall is open from 10am – 11pm daily with extended hours on the weekend.
All the popular international brands are here including local brands. Prices are affordable, so get ready to bag some bargains.
Apart from it’s shopping appeal, the Mall is a major entertainment hub. Some other options to explore include:
Ice Rink – skate around an Olympic sized ice rink.
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – home to 33,000 of the world’s most exquisite aquatic creatures.
Cinemas – 26 cinema screens for that immersive movie experience.
Opera – Dubai’s only performing arts theatre.
At the top, Burj Khalifa – Experience 360 degree panoramic views of the city from the world’s tallest building.
Trampo Extreme and Soft Play – entertainment for the kids.
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Mall of the Emirates
In the heart of Dubai, the Mall of the Emirates is the world’s first shopping resort. There are four hotels connected to the shopping complex – a Sheraton, Hilton, Novotel and the Kempinski Hotel. 700 stores located over four floors, the mall can be accessed via the Mall of the Emirates Metro station.
Carrefour Hypermarket in the mall is a great place to visit. A fantastic hypermarket, offering a wide selection of food and non-food products. It’s like a large supermarket and a department store, all in one.
The mall is open from 10am – 11pm daily with extended hours on the weekend. Brands offered are a cross section of international and local ones. Cheap goods galore!
A wide range of entertainment options are also available in the Mall like:
Ski Dubai – Middle East’s first indoor ski resort. Go skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or watch the penguins.
Magic Planet – gaming arcade.
Yalla! Bowling – interactive bowling alley.
Vox Cinemas – relax and watch your favourite movie.
Theatre – Watch the latest theatre productions.
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Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubai Outlet Mall is the first outlet concept mall in the Middle East and has 240 stores over two floors. In Dubailand on the Dubai-Al Ain Road about 21 kilometres (13 miles) from central Dubai, a regular shuttle bus runs to and from the mall via some city hotels. The mall is open from 10am – 10pm daily with extended hours on the weekend.
In Dubai Outlet Mall, shopping sales run year round. Make sure you put this mall on your must visit list!
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