Joanna James
The shopping malls of Dubai are unparalleled in both size and variety to many shopping venues across the world. These gigantic malls stock up on the latest in high-end fashion brands and are constant venues for shopping festivals, promising a delicious experience for all shopaholics.
Holding the number one spot amongst the best malls in Dubai, this one is the world's second largest. Home to a dedicated fashion avenue, Dubai Mall houses a number of flagship stores and high-end stores for top brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. Besides the over 1,200 stores located there, this mall is a great entertainment venue for the entire family, as it plays host to the Dubai Aquarium, Reel Cinemas, an underwater zoo, VR Park, Kidzania and even a traditional Arab souk.
One of the most popular things to do in Deira Dubai is a quick trip to the Mall of Emirates which is conveniently placed just 26 minutes from accommodation like AVANI Deira Dubai. This mall is popular for its 600 plus stores and the iconic Ski Dubai; which means a hop-step-and-jump from your hotel in Deira Dubai is loads of winter fun, no matter the time of year. Mall of Emirates houses the only Harvey Nichols in the country and a number of high fashion stores such as Jimmy Choo, Burberry, and Versace.
This mall located close to Dubai Creek is where the mesmerizing late evening light shows take place. A fab place for the entire family to have a good time the mall is home to an IKEA and Robinson Department store for some ultra-luxury products. Old Navy too houses its flagship store at Dubai Festival City Mall. Once you are done with your shopping, head over to the restaurant section of the mall where a number of eateries offer excellent cuisine, to be enjoyed over views of the lovely waterfront.
This mall is dedicated to iconic explorer Ibn Battuta; the single-story building is home to a Debenhams, Lucky Brand, Ginger & Lace, Homes R Us, Shakespeare and Co. and much more. The mall located close to the Discovery Gardens and the Jebel Ali Village has a unique concept where it's divided into the sectors explored by Ibn Battuta, hence you get to wander through Egypt, China, Andalusia, Persia, India, and Tunisia.
Located within the family-friendly neighborhood of Mirdif, this mall is very popular amongst families as the place is home to a Little Explorers, Vox Cinemas, iFly Dubai where you can experience indoor sky diving, and a Magic Planet. The collection of stores at City Centre Mirdiff is pretty impressive too; there you can shop at Decathlon, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Mango, Matalan, and Zara. The notable dining outlets at this top mall include Pars an Iranian restaurant and Leila for Middle Eastern delights.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
