Dubai is world famous for shopping. Being a world transit centre, low taxes and a massive investment in shopping malls has led to one of the world's major shopping destinations. Shops open as early as 9 am and stay open to 11 pm. There are many shopping malls and each try's to outdo the other in design and promotions. In the malls prices are fixed but bargain in the souks.
Al Ain Plaza
The Computer Plaza with computers, computer parts VOIP Phones etc. Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai.
Al Ghurair City
Inside is a traditional marker with gold meshes on the ceiling. Deira (222 5222).
Burjuman Centre
Plenty of designer brand stores, two food courts and play areas for children. Famous names include Saks 5 the Avenue , Chanel, Dior, Prada, Kenzo, Ralph Lauren. Trade Centre Road. (04 352 0222).
City Centre Mall
Inside City Centre mall is the Magic Planet play area with lots of arcade games, fairground rides, bumper cars and more. Beach Road, Jumeirah.
Deira City Centre.
A very popular mall in Dubai with a variety of shops, cinema and two food courts. Good bargains in this mall. Located opposite Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club in Deira. Deira (295 1010).
Dubai Festival City
A city within a city is a mixed blend of shops, entertainment and residential areas. At the centre is the Festival Square which has regular entertainment.
Garhoud (04 232 5444).
Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is one of the largest in the world with over 1,200 shops. Inside the mall is the Aquarium and Discovery Centre and an ice rink.
Downtown Burj Dubai (04 437 3200).
Dubai Marina Mall
A new mall opening soon with a gourmet tower with restaurants and an eight screen cinema. Dubai Marina.
Dubai Outlet Mall
An outlet concept mall with big discounts available. Dubailand (04 367 9600).
Emirates Towers
A very elegant mall with fine dining and designer shops. Emirates Towers Hotel (319 8999)
Gold and Diamond Park
See how diamonds are cut and gold jewellery manufactured. There is a museum that explains how quality jewellery has been made in Dubai over the centuries. Interchange 4 on Sheikh Zayed Road (347 7788).
Ibn Battuta Mall
Designed into six areas to represent the traditional architecture of China , India , Persia , Egypt , Tunisia and Andalusia and very easy to walk around. Located at Emirates Hills. Sheikh Zayed Road. (04 362 1900).
Jumaira Plaza
A pink shopping mall serves the northern end of the Jumeirah Road. Jumeirah Road.
Mall of the Emirates
The largest shopping mall outside of North America with an indoor Ski Centre having the longest indoor slope in the world. Plenty of non shopping activities in this mall. Interchange 4, Sheikh Zayed Road. (04 341 4747)
Mercato Mall
Built in a Renaissance style with a large glass roof and resembles a themed Italian city with a large central Atrium and a number of small piazzas. Cinema, play areas and numerous shops Jumeirah Road. (04 344 4161).
Oasis Centre Mall
An attraction in this mall is Fun City and play area for kids. Sheikh Zayed Road. (344 1477)
Palm Strip
A beach based two storey mall with shops and restaurants.
Reef Mall
In the middle of the commercial district and also has Fun City and entertainment Centre. Deira (04 224 2240).
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Themed as a traditional souk with narrow alleyways and traditional architecture. Cafés and restaurants line the waterfront. Al Sufouh Road.
Wafi Mall
An Egyptian themed mall with designer boutiques and one of the most elegant of the Dubai malls. Health Care City in Umm Hurair. (04 324 4555).
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