Joanna James
Abu Dhabi shopping malls offer a welcome respite from the heat. The plush confines are more than an oasis, though, offering an astounding array of retail goods to satisfy the hard-core holiday shopper.
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Khalidiyah Mall is located on the Corniche Beach; the place is a lovely browse featuring traditional Islamic architectural styling in the façade.
Home to popular UK department stores BHS and Debenhams the place has a dedicated food court with a huge choice of restaurants and cafes.
You will also be able to enjoy some rest and relaxation at the 3D cinema, bowling alley, and snazzy games arcade.
For more little gems like Khalidiyah Mall, you could browse the web where Shopping in Focus amongst others, are happy to offer an insight to the best retail experience.
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Located in the heart of popular Yas Island this mall offers one the ultimate shopping experience coupled with modern dining and entertainment options.
Illuminated with loads of natural light the mega mall boasts a total of 370 retail stores as well as 60 eateries, comprising of indoor and outdoor restaurants and cafes.
Typical of Abu Dhabi extravagance this mall offers the ultimate in entertainment with a whopping 20 screen cinema run by VOX Cinemas as well as a family entertainment zone conducted by Fun Works.
Even better this mall offers direct access to iconic Ferrari World. To elaborate on shopping allures it must be noted that Yas Mall is home to the only Apple Store as well as TRYANO; this is department store specialising in luxury goods such as shoes, handbags and children's clothing. Designer labels like Zara, Adidas and Nike are just a few of the top brands offered at Yas Mall.
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Housing over 200 stores and welcoming a staggering 40,000 visitors per day this is not your average shopping mall. Instead, Abu Dhabi Mall is a lifestyle destination; there you can indulge the diva in you by browsing the likes of Paris Gallery proffering perfumes, jewelry, sunglasses, cosmetics, and handbags as well as the high-end Marina Furniture and The One for exclusive designer wear to enhance your home.
It's not just shopping that's the focus here, Abu Dhabi Mall welcomes the entire family with loads of comfy coffee shops restaurants, a Cineplex and fun kids play zone.
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Marina Mall is a great entertainment venue; leaving aside the fabulous shopping opportunities one could explore this mall for purely entertainment purposes; and why not?
The place is equipped with an ice skating rink, bowling alley, a Cineplex and a 100-metre high viewing platform. The musical fountains add to the allure enticing many a shopper to spend an entire day 'chilling' at Marina Mall.
Shopping comprises of browsing big brand name stores with the latest addition being CityStore; an outlet for Manchester City FC merchandise. The only English Premier League outlet of its kind this shop is where you can purchase personalized printed club t-shirts.
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The centre offers a modern take on ancient Arab markets. The World Trade Centre (WTC) and Souk Mall is a fine amalgamation of tradition and modern day Abu Dhabi shopping experiences.
There you can explore the Old Central Market connected via the Khalifa Bridge to the WTC and enjoy the best of both worlds.
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