Joanna James
The malls in Dubai keep beckoning visitors from all over the Middle East as well as other parts of the world for the glamour, grandiose and continuous innovation Dubai offers with products of global brands, spaces for relaxation and amusement and vibrant cuisine to keep them sated and delighted.
Demonstrating the usual panache of Dubai, the Mall of the Emirates showcases an aura of luxury and high-end shopping with a range of couture and street style fashion and exclusive designer wear for the discerning shoppers. Department stores like Debenhams, Marks and Spencer, Harvey Nicholas etc are seen throughout the mall whilst Gucci, Dior and other niche designer boutiques are located at the fashion dome drawing crowds of visitors from hotels in Dubai Deira. Other highlights are an exclusive Apple Boutique, plenty of dining options, coffee shops and of course the skiing slopes of Ski Dubai.
Located between downtown Dubai and Jumeirah Beach City Walk offers enchanting views of the iconic Burj Khalifa adding to the excitement of an enjoyable shopping rendezvous. Offering scores of retail experiences from casual wear to chic fashion boutiques City Walk is a blend of street shopping as one experiences in Europe with a culturally relevant and contemporary open-air destination capturing the heart of not only locals but the expatriates and visitors who keep milling through this open shopping precinct. Enjoy the excitement, savour the culinary delights, and even watch a movie to end your rendezvous on a high note as done by guests at Avani Deira Dubai Hotel.
Being the largest themed shopping mall in Dubai, Ibn Battuta mall demonstrates the essence of exploration by its namesake the famous Arab Explorer who visited Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, and China by dedicating six different courts depicting the themes of the countries he visited. A trip to this mall not only fulfils a shopper's delight it also gives a profound insight into each country the court is dedicated to. High ceilings, elaborate tile craft, and a huge golden elephant are notable features of this mall whilst large stores of lifestyle, fashion clothing, sporting equipment abound in all courts as well as plenty of eating stations.
Lying adjacent to the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall is much more than a mall, it is the world's largest shopping destination featuring no less than 1200 retail stores, including a couple of mega department stores and scores of food and beverage outlets. Whether you are out to buy something, window shop or hanging out with friends admiring the storefronts, this is a great mall to spend a few enjoyable hours.
Located in the exciting environs of the Dubai Marina, Marina Mall is home to a variety of stores of international retailers as well as salon and spa services at affordable rates. The comfortable and relaxed atmosphere is ideal for shopping with your kids too, with plenty of dining options available to fill you up, eating at an outdoor restaurant facing the Marina would be an experience enjoyed by your family too.
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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.
