SHOPPING
UAE is a country that takes shopping malls seriously, especially Dubai. Global brands flock to this country and shoppers from all over the Middle East and beyond come to the UAE to appreciate the grandiosity and beauty of its shopping centers.
Apart from the few shopping centres listed below , Dubai have Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Outlet Mall, Burjaman Centre, Mall of the Emirates, IKEA and much, much more.
Gold Souk
Dubai, known as the ‘City of Gold’ has had a long history with gold and jewellery, starting with its status as a major trading port in the 19th century. Dubai’s famous Gold Souk, one of the largest retail gold markets in the world, started in the 1900′s with just a handful of retailers, grew substantially and it is the largest Gold trading centre in the entire Middle East.
The Dubai Mall
Located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Dubai is The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest and most-visited retail and entertainment destination. The Dubai Mall has over 1,300 retail outlets and offers an unparalleled retail mix combined with world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. The Fashion Avenue, the precinct dedicated to high fashion now expanded, positions The Dubai Mall as the fashion capital for the Middle East. Another niche component is The Souk, an elegantly designated area featuring jewellery shops, accessory outlets, traditional Arab clothing and handicraft stores, among others.
The Dubai Mall features the world-class Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo featuring thousands of aquatic animals and a 270-degree walkthrough tunnel the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink and much more.
Souk Madinat Jumairah
Traditional Shopping with Modern Flair
Souk Madinat Jumeirah combines traditional Middle Eastern shopping culture of stands, barrows and stalls with a mix of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, luxury fashion and jewelry.
It boasts over 25 restaurants offering cuisines from all over the globe. Every Souk Madinat Jumeirah restaurant and café offers picture perfect views of the Arabian architecture, waterways or the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
Be ready to expect much more than shopping and dining, as Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers you various entertainment activities, from show-stopping performances at the Madinat Theatre to Abra Tours of the stunning water canals and an exciting nightlife.
Deira City Centre
Shop family-style at this mall for everything
Shop at an accessible, family-friendly mall that offers high-end stores at City Centre Deira, Dubai. All the usual suspects are here, including H&M, Zara, Mango, Forever 21, Aldo and Accessorize.
The mall which is popular with locals, is particularly good for children, thanks to Gap Children and Gap Baby store, Mothercare, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, River Woods Baby and KIDZ at Iconic. There's plenty for parents too, with Debenhams, Balmain, Diesel and Bershka and of course, let’s not forget the high-street stores stocking the latest in fashion.
With more than 370 stores, the mall has everything from an optician to efficient pharmacy. You can even find a jewellery and textile court selling Middle Eastern handicrafts. Stop by the large Carrefour supermarket, among the variety of anchor stores. Aside from shopping, you’ll find an entertainment centre, multiplex cinema, a bowling alley and food courts.
