Lavinia Woolf
The irresistible shopping centres in Abu Dhabi are spacious and modern. Here are some of the luxury and local shopping malls you could try for a diverse shopping experience.
Gold Souk is the place to be for all your pricey choices. Madinat Zayed Gold Centre is one of the most famous places to buy Gold, Gems and Diamonds. You will not regret using some of your bargaining skills at this type of souks.
Also known as the "Afghan souk", the carpet souk is a collection of small shops, with an enormous range of rugs and carpets. This souk offers ethnic style carpets, handmade Persian carpets, Arabic cushions and colorful fabric among other things.
The popular Al Meena market area presents, Iranian Souk with a unique collection of imported goods from Iran. These items include ornaments, spices, pottery, lighting, textiles and more. They also promote handmade carpets and traditional jewelry, made with an authentic touch of craft from the Middle East.
With over 400 shops, ranging from small boutiques to high end shops of International luxury brands, Marina Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Abu Dhabi. The mall is magnificently placed along the breakwater on Corniche road. Marina Mall has a large variety of fashion stores, home furnishing, car showrooms, and electronics, among other fascinating, contemporary shops. Do not forget to enjoy some coffee or a delicious meal at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the mall. To make shopping more interesting than it already is, Marina Mall also has few leisure and entertainment activities for your delight.
Abu Dhabi Mall is certainly more than a shopping centre; it is also a recreation centre for family entertainment. The mall is well known for its children's play area and the large Cineplex which gathers the entire family together. Abu Dhabi Mall is extremely easy to locate from any hotel in Abu Dhabi. The city of Abu Dhabi is rich with many luxury hotels including the Eastern Mangroves Resort & Spa, which provide utmost deluxe comfort to the visitors.
Abu Dhabi Mall showcases both local and international brands. The mall often hosts promotional activities, cultural events, artist performance and competitions, which probably is a reason for the averaged 40,000 visitors a day.
Al Wahda Mall is home to one of the largest hypermarkets in Abu Dhabi. You would not miss any of your favorite brands within the three floors of this mall. It also has a remarkable food court and few restaurants for fine dining.
Al Khalidiyah Mall is beautifully designed with unique Islamic Architecture. It houses a wide range of retail and dining stores within its three levels. Hollywood and local movie fans can enjoy a new release the well-known multi-screen cinema, Cine Royal.
Another famous mall in Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Mall offers a memorable experience of retail therapy. The mall is located close to Al Raha coast and welcomes you in with its soothing surroundings.
