Joanna James
Dubai lives and breathes on an air of modernity and lavish lifestyles, affording plenty of space for merrymaking. Stated below are 5 of the finest shopping malls that must be checked out.
For unsurpassed luxury and retail therapy, look to the glamorous and stylishly appointed Mall of the Emirates. Having etched its presence as the 1st shopping resort in the world, the Mall affords countless opportunities to shop, dine and engage in a plethora of fun-filled leisure activities that have resulted in more families patronizing the place. Boasting well over 80 of the world's most sought-after designer brands and in excess of 100 restaurants and cafes to call by, time spent here would be time well spent indeed. Added to this is that the Mall of Emirates houses VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai which features prominently amongst the pastimes that can be made use of.
Arguably, falling into the category of a lifestyle store than a mere shopping mall, the Dubai Mall retains a special place amongst the region's shopping culture, and that too for good reason. Ideally speaking, the Dubai Mall can be made into your base from where hours can be spent pouring over the facets of style and sophistication on show within retail outlets which number in excess of 1,300. Tagged as the largest shopping mall in the world, the Dubai Mall paves the way for visitors to follow the 270-degree walkthrough tunnel of the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo where the colours of the ocean can be learnt of coupled with a chance for the kids to be thrilled by KidZania; an edutainment area aimed at providing little ones with real-life experiences within a replica city.
Conveniently positioned on the banks of the Dubai Creek with the Canal Walk and waterfront restaurants in its immediate vicinity, the Dubai Festival City Mall comes across as your 'go to' destination if you're an ardent fan of gadgets. Home to over 500 brands, the Mall features a flagship Zara store and access to Robinsons which is the world's largest department store for the benefit of present-day shoppers who yearn for value in every nook and cranny. One of the many draws of getting your shopping done at the Dubai Festival City Mall is the state-of-the-art laser light fountain show which makes for quite the spectacle come evening.
With an ambience appreciated by all who walk through its doors, Mercato Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road is well worth heading over to as shoppers of all ages and tastes will find something that will enhance their fashion statement. Coupled with this, the Mall's facilities allow for alfresco dining to be delighted in a range of eateries and cafes to all but complete a splendid day out in Dubai.
Inspired by the travels of renowned Arab explorer, Ibn Battuta is the magnificent Ibn Battuta Mall which is divided into 6 courts. Each court pays tribute to the said explorer's travels and in turn, coaxes keen shoppers to go on their own scenic adventure, moving through store after store, pausing to admire and inspect whatever item catches their eye. What's more? A host of culinary hotpots scatter the premises and those vacationers residing at Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel Dubai will have ease of access to various things to do in Ibn Battuta Mall.
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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.
