Joanna James
Expect to be blown away by choice and sheer class when you step into the luxury shopping malls of Abu Dhabi. A shopaholic's ultimate adventure these lifestyle stores are ideal for the entire family.
Located on manmade Yas Island this mall is merely an extension of the entertainment on offer. A bridge connects you to Ferrari World for some adrenaline pumping action at the Formula 1 course once you're done with shopping; a great incentive for motivating the entire family to set off on a shopping spree. Considered the ultimate shopping experience this mall consists of 3 floors around which a bevvy of shops selling both local and international brands are housed. There are 370 stores and over 60 restaurants to browse.
This mega mall was built to spoil all shopaholics. Boasting an average of 40,000 shoppers daily this mall is home to over 200 shops and a good collection of coffee houses and eateries. Kids will love the play area while the Cineplex promises plenty of entertainment for all. And just what can you shop for at this ritzy mall? Well just about anything, ranging from sunglasses to perfumes to high end designer brands and jewellery. Indulge at Zara, H&M, Carolina Herrera and some of Abu Dhabi's best department stores.
This shopping centre is part of Abu Dhabi's historic district which received a facelift with the inclusion of offices, modern souk and mall. The WTC Mall is connected to the old Arabic market via the Khalifa Bridge while the souk is super for buying henna, Arabic perfumes, traditional jewellery, clothing and much more. Exuding the elegance of luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi the WTC souk is elaborately adorned with an amalgamation of traditional architecture and modern designs.
Located close to the Eastern Mangroves district, home to the like of Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara this beautiful sunny mall is a treat to explore. The mall is home to over 400 outlets comprising of shops, boutiques, high end designer stores, luxury brands and international labels. Fashion is not the only speciality; Marina Mall boasts car showrooms, electronics, homeware shops, furniture stores and hypermarkets.
Located just 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport this mall skirts the charming coastal resorts of Al Muneera Beach and Al Raha Beach. The mall offers 5 floors of retail therapy amongst 200 odd shops. The place is also quite the entertainment venue with a good collection of al fresco local and international restaurants for relaxing and chilling after a hectic shopping spree.
This mall is located on the Abu Dhabi Highway it too is quite close to the international airport and iconic Maqta Bridge. You can shop at stores displaying the latest trends in fashion from leading brands. Dine in and enjoy a coffee at one of the many restaurants there.
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