Joanna James
Offering one a whirlwind experience the shopping malls of Abu Dhabi are meccas, you go to escape the heat and treat the serious shopaholic in you to some fabulous retail therapy. Selling everything from high-end brands to luxury cars, here are the best mall in Abu Dhabi.
Here's your chance to travel to fabulous Yas Island, a manmade oasis dedicated to entertainment and some of the best things to do, Abu Dhabi style; meaning everything is extravagant and an amazing experience. Yas Mall fits right in as a venue for not just shopping but dining and entertainment as well. The place boasts a collection of 370 shops, 60 eateries made up of indoor and outdoor cafes and restaurants as well as a VOX cinema home to 20 screens. The mall is linked to the iconic Ferrari Park, so you can savour the thrills of Formula One once done with your shopping.
This mall is where you head to in the mornings and end up s[ending a good portion of the day at. Abu Dhabi Mall is made up of 200 retail stores, multiple dining venues and a multiplex cinema; the place welcomes over 40,000 patrons a day and is probably the ultimate shopping destination, easy to reach from your hotel in Abu Dhabi. Located in the tourist club area the mall is just 10 minutes from Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara; for those of you preferring to stay around Abu Dhabi's lush waterfront.
This is a mall and souk combined. The World Trade Centre Market is linked to the Abu Dhabi market cum souk via the Khalifa Bridge. The souk is not to be missed for a taste of a traditional Arabic market; there you can shop for accessories, clothing, jewellery, spices, Arabic perfumes, henna, leather goods and much more. The place is a marvellous amalgamation of old world charms and modern styles.
This mall is located within the heart of the city and boasts over 400 stores dedicated to high-end brands as well as high street labels; while also, being home to a Mercedes Benz showroom. The place boasts a collection of eateries offering classy dining options, as well as a chic bowling alley and a VOX multi-screen cinema.
Dalma Mall is located close to the airport, the place offers a wide range of shopping for all types of the shopper as well as dining and entertainment venues; probably a good place to stop for those last minute gifts and souvenirs.
This mall is located walking distance from the Corniche Beach, so, you may drag along the family with promises of shopping and chilling at the beach. Apart from the 160 stores located there, the place is popular for the BHS and Debenhams department stores located there.
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