Joanna James
A sought-after destination, Dubai is a glittering megapolis offering visitors an eclectic mix of experiences. Unsurprisingly, mall hopping is one of the most popular activities for visitors due to its welcoming aura, vast spaces, range of products and attractive deals. Explore some of the iconic ones.
This unusual shopping mall offers an Egyptian charm. The surroundings modelled after ancient Egypt, the mall exudes an upscale vibe while the shops stock Middle Eastern and International fashion, some with exclusive labels.
Apart from the shopping opportunities this iconic mall offers so many photo opportunities for IG lovers with its façade of an Egyptian Temple with statues and carvings. Walking through the mall makes you feel like being on the streets of ancient Egypt rather than in the downtown area of Dubai. Open every day of the week, many guests using various Dubai residences love to browse through Wafi City and enjoy its delightful foodie offerings in the food arena.
Ranked among the top 10 largest malls in the world, The Dubai Mall offers a modern cosmopolitan experience to all age groups. Fashion, art, beauty, household and other storefronts abound in the mall. They complement the food courts and entertainment venues including the Dubai Aquarium and Underworld Zoo.
Retail storefronts exceed 1200 carrying top-of-the-range brand names Fendi, Dior, Bloomingdale, Fashion Avenue, Topshop etc. Open daily, this is a much-visited mall for its range of shops, entertainment and an exotic range of foodie delights. For guests using properties like Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort this mall is about a 30-minute drive by taxi.
Situated along the banks of Dubai Creek, this vibrant shopping mall complements the promenade boasting over 400 stores welcoming locals and visitors. Offering a massive IKEA store in addition to an array of waterfront shopping, leisure, dining, and entertainment options the presence of this mall adds glamour to the creek area enhancing the pleasure of socializing and discovering the possibilities around the Dubai Creek.
The Canal Walk offers multicuisine dining to crowds of people while at Festival Bay the stage is set with Imagine, the show of water, lights and laser each evening.
Open daily, Outlet Mall is the ideal choice for visitors looking for good bargains on a variety of items. Haute couture wear such as Marc Jacobs, Burberry etc. at much less than boutique prices. Similarly on jewellery items, fragrances, tools, gadgets, accessories and more good discounts will be offered on the items from Overstock. So, for those who love a good bargain Outlet Mall is a must-visit place.
This is another quintessential mall that people are attracted to as it makes one feel like walking on the streets of Italy being reminded of piazzas, cobblestone flooring etc.
Discover an enchanting range of stores to thrill the shopaholic in you such as Mango, Laura Ashley etc. and binge at the various food stalls, and chocolate bars as you get virtually transported to a European Setting as you look around.
Situated close to Jumeirah Beach and open daily a visit here will be a cherished memory.
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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.
