6 Fantastic Malls To Shop In Dubai

Dubai has been known for luxury shopping and tourism and ultramodern architecture due to the avalanche of great malls and hotels centers that spread across the emirates. 

City Centre DeiraCity Centre Deira includes more than 115,000 square mters of retail space and contains more than 370 leisure facilities such as Magic Planet, Bowling City, and Vox Cinema which includes more than 3000 seats.
City Center Deira also offers direct access to Balmain City Centre Deira Hotel in addition to providing one of the greatest and most comfortable shopping experiences, when It comes to dining you have more than 58 different choices of international and local restaurants, it also has a fitness center, special tourism services, and a metro station just next to it.
With more than 370 stores, the mall has everything from an optician and pharmacy, to a jewellery and textile court selling Middle Eastern handicrafts, as well as a large Carrefour supermarket, a multiplex cinema, a bowling alley, and food courts

BurJuman Center

A sanctuary of high-end shopping, BurJuman is always in demand for visitors and locals alike. Conveniently located by BurJuman metro station, you'll find luxury designer brands aplenty at this fashion lover's paradise. Upscale offerings include Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Cartier. While the focus is on luxury, there are also the popular high-street brands, such as Zara and Victoria's Secret.

As with all the malls in our city, you can easily make a day of it here. Refuel by dropping by one of the 40 tempting restaurants and cafée, with dining options ranging from Italian and Indian, to Iranian and Lebanese.

Dubai Mall
There's no doubt that Dubai Mall is one of the most popular and elegant malls in Dubai, it's a global destination targeted by all the visitors to Dubai city, it's a global commercial center, and is one of the most creative malls in UAE.

The mall contains many different markets, including the gold market, while inside the mall, the finest brands compete to take more space in the mall that has hundreds of brands that suits all tastes and classes. 
Dubai Mall's area is equivalent to the area of 52 football fields and receives more than 52 million visitors yearly.

Dubai Festival City Mall
Step into this mega mall for an inspiring combination of shopping, dining, and leisure attractions. This 185,806 square-metre landmark on the banks of Dubai Creek boasts over 400 stores, 90 restaurants and cafes, a 12-screen multiplex cinema and a bowling alley.

With stores ranging from high-end designer fashion brands, such as Carolina Herrera to affordable high-street chains likes Forever 21, you're guaranteed not to go away empty handed. You'll enjoy a leisurely shopping experience in this spacious and light-filled mall. An IKEA and HyperPanda supermarket are popular with locals.

And there's much more. Stroll along the charming Canal Walk, and take a sunset ride on an abra before dining at one of the waterfront restaurants. Sample authentic Emirati cuisine at Al Fanar restaurant or head to the Marina Restaurant Pavilion for delicious international fare.

Ibn Battuta Mall
Inject the fun into family shopping at the world's largest themed mall, inspired by Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta. Shop your way through 275 retailers in six courts that reflect the different regions through which Ibn Battuta travelled: Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China. You'll find a Debenhams department store, popular electronics shop Sharaf DG, and Paris Gallery for fragrances.

Don't just come here for the shopping though - the decor is a sight to behold. Persia Court features a magnificent hand painted dome, there are pyramids in the Egypt Court and a striking lion fountain taking centre stage in Andalusia Court. Choose from 50 eateries and 21 cinema screens including the UAE's only IMAX theatre. What's more, the metro takes you right to the mall.

Mercato Mall

Mercato is ideally located in the heart of Jumeirah, one of Dubai's most prestigious residential areas. Much more than just a shopping mall, Mercatoepitomises the very best in Italian architecture and transports you back to the Renaissance period.

Home to picturesque cobbled streets, charming piazzas and authentic Tuscan and Venetian features, Mercato on Jumeirah Beach Road offers a unique and incomparable ambience, not to mention a thoroughly enjoyable shopping and leisure experience.

With over 140 shops and service outlets, Mercato offers a wide variety of international brands and caters to the needs of Dubai residents and international tourists alike. From fashion and beauty to homeware, jewellery, electronics and confectionery, Mercato gives you a hand-picked selection of the most popular yet accessible brands.

Shopping in Dubai is always an unforgettable experience. When next you go shopping in Dubai visit  one of these fantastic malls and treat yourself to the wonders of  the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and its man-made islands just offshore its Atlantis, the Palm.

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