Dubai is a shopaholic’s heaven. If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops shopping. Everything here flows like an Arabian dream and what better way to live this dream to the fullest other than shopping to your fill. True to its reputation, one can say that Dubai has pulled out all the stops when it comes to shopping places. If you have the money to burn, then head to any of the huge and opulent shopping malls for the ultimate experience in luxury shopping. It is truly a duty-free shopper’s bliss that gives you more for your money. Dubai abundant shopping malls furnish to every consumer essential. Here is your ultimate list of the best shopping places in Dubai and a guide to where to go shopping in Dubai.
IBN BATUUTA MALL
Ibn Battuta was an Arabian explorer who traveled to numerous countries and explored various cultures. This mall has been named after this explorer, honoring all explorers and travelers (tourists) who roam the Arabian lands to this day. Immerse yourself in the cultures of the world at Ibn Battuta Mall; named after the famous Moroccan explorer, the mall’s six courts are each encouraged by Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China, the regions in which he travelled. Ibn Battuta Mall should be your stop for entirety fashion, lifestyle and generous goods.
Deira City Center
Driving away from the skyscrapers and towards the barren land for around 30 minutes will pay off as, like a mirage, the Dubai Outlet Mall will appear before you: a huge warehouse, housing over 800 of the world’s top fashion brands, celebrated perfumes and one-off gems. Deira City Center also has a movie theatre, a bowling arena and a fun area for kids.
Deira City Center is undoubtedly the best shopping place in Dubai as it has this traditional environment coupled with a modern aura and is easily accessible. All the 11 major hotels in Dubai offer shuttle bus service to and from Deira City Center throughout the day.
The Dubai Mall
The world’s largest shopping mall by total area, the Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai spans 13 million square feet (enough to fill five Empire State Buildings), with more than 1200 stores, 200 eateries, and marks of freedom and showbiz options. Recognized as the largest mall in the whole world, the Dubai Mall has a theme park, an ice rink, Cinemas, and an underwater zoo. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was designed by Peddle Thorp and is managed by Emaar Entertainment. Don’t get fooled by the name, it is not ORDINARY aquarium. Its world’s largest suspended acrylic located at the ground floor of the Dubai mall and rising up to third level. It consist over 33000 exotic marine life species, It is center of attraction of this mall. Today, it attracts completed 80 million shoppers each year — more than the total number of people who visited New York in 2018.
Shop till you drop, what else need to shopaholic? Plan your trip to Dubai and make yourself even more happier!
