7 Best Malls in Dubai: Shopping Outlets & Stores

1. 7 Best Malls in Dubai: Shopping Outlets & Stores

2. If there’s a must-try brand in the world, chances are you will find it in one of the many gargantuan shopping malls in Dubai, known all over the world for its myriad shopping festivals and amazing portfolio of retail centres. Anyone who visits or lives in the emirate will tell you that you cannot miss out on a trip to one of the top 7 malls in Dubai as it is an experience in itself. With a number of new malls in the UAE lined up to open soon, let’s take a quick tour of the best malls in Dubai that we can all check out now and find out what makes each of them special.

3. THE DUBAI MALL The second largest mall in the world in terms of total area, The Dubai Mall is one of the crowning glories in the remarkable portfolio of Emaar and fittingly sits on top of our list of best malls in Dubai. With several flagship stores, a dedicated fashion avenue boasting high-fashion brands including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and more, there is plenty to love about this Dubai mall for shopaholics. But it’s not just the over 1200 stores that makes The Dubai Mall a great place to visit in the city. It’s also home to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, an old-fashioned Souk, Reel Cinemas, Kidzania and the recently opened VR Park. Some of the department stores in The Dubai Mall include Galleries Lafayette, Bloomingdales and Debenhams. The first Apple store in the UAE, the only Bloomingdales in the emirate and famed British makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury are some of the stores exclusive to Dubai Mall. There is an eponymous metro station that makes it extremely accessible for visitors and there are a number of other things to do in Downtown Dubai that makes it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city. There are also several fine dining restaurants and popular international dining outlets including the Cheesecake Factory, Magnolia Bakery, Laduree, Five Guys and the very first Papa Roti outlet in Dubai.

4. MALL OF THE EMIRATES No list of top 7 malls in Dubai will be complete without a mention of this popular shopping centre near Al Barsha. An ambitious project by Majid Al Futtaim, Mall of the Emirates (MOE), is home to over 600 stores along with the iconic Ski Dubai which makes sure Dubai residents have access to some winter fun all year round. Recognised by Forbes as one of the top 5 shopping malls in Dubai, MOE is a great destination for families with the Magic Planet being a major attraction for the little ones. It is home to the only Harvey Nichols in the country, several high-fashion outlets including Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Versace and many more. There is a metro line directly to Mall of the Emirates and two international hotels, Kempinski and Sheraton, conveniently located within the same premises. Some of the popular restaurants in this mall in Dubai include Dean & Deluca, Texas De Brazil, Tribes and Hallab.

5. IBN BATTUTA MALL The single storey mall that is an homage to the travels of the famed explorer Ibn Battuta is located close to Discovery Gardens and Jebel Ali Village and managed by master developer Nakheel Properties. Usually easily accessible by the metro (currently closed but set to reopen when work on the new metro line is complete), this Dubai shopping mall is known for its unique architecture. It is divided into six courts based on the travels of the eponymous explorer: Andulasia, China, Egypt, Persia, India, Tunisia. Some of the popular stores in the mall include Debenhams, Ginger and Lace, Lucky Brand, New Look Home Box, HomeR Us and Paris Gallery. The mall also has quite a few dining outlets, including Shakespeare and Co, Pizza Express and TGIF.

6. BURJUMAN CENTRE Another of the Old Dubai favourites to make it on our list of top 7 malls in Dubai is Burjuman. With its recent revamp, the popular shopping destination is having a revival in the retain circles in the emirate. Children’s haven Magic Planet, high street brands such as Next, H&M and Nautica and luxury shopping outlets including Mont Blanc, Louis Vuitton and Hermes makes this an ideal shopping mall to check out with friends and family. Some of the popular restaurants in Burjuman include Yo Sushi, Jollibee and Dome Cafe.

7. MERCATO SHOPPING MALL One of the most stunning shopping malls in Dubai, Mercato literally translates to ‘market’ in Italian. With gorgeous renaissance style architecture, this mall is especially great for mall trawls and features a good selection of stores including Mango, Massimo Dutti, Laura Ashley and M&Co. If you are bringing kids along they can enjoy the games at Fun City and for a bite to eat you can head to Shake Shack, More Cafe or one of the other restaurants. Pet lovers in Dubai should note that there is a pet shop on the basement level of this mall.

8. DUBAI MARINA MALL Those living in the spectacular properties in Dubai Marina need to look no further than this mall by Emaar. With a constant stream of events and activities, an impressive lineup of high street brands and some gorgeous waterfront dining options, it’s easy to see why this shopping centre makes it on our list of best malls in Dubai. Billabong, Monsoon, Cos, RiverIsland, Pinko and H&M are some of the well-known brands stocked here. Visitors will also love the fact that they can enjoy the waterfront views while catching a sumptuous meal at Carluccio’s, Five Guys, Gourmet Burger Kitchen or any of the other eateries. For a more gourmet experience, there is also the Pier 7, an exclusive tower with some of the best restaurants in Dubai Marina.

9. WAFI MALL Rounding off our list of best malls in Dubai is this Egyptian themed shopping centre, which has been in operation for over two decades. Featuring more local brands and known for its quiet ambience, this shopping mall is known for it’s light and sound show in the evenings and its mammoth Christmas tree decorations in December. They also routinely have events and also features a traditional style souk called the Khan Murjan Souk. Popular stores in Wafi include Marks & Spencer, Matalan and department store Al Salaam. The Wafi Gourmet restaurant here is amongst some of the best in Dubai.

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