Dubai Shopping Malls
Dubai has no diffeciency of shopping opportunities but visitors in DUbai only get to see few places of its numerous great shopping malls that it offers. The hopping Malls in Dubai are probably the most talked about as they are the ones which attracted so manyy tourists to this Arabian City in the middle of desert.
Shopping Malls have shaped Dubai from sands to the ultra modern and luxurious city of the world.
Theres more to shopping in Dubai than mega malls packed with outlandish attractions. Step off the beaten tourist track and visit some of these lesser known shopping centres. You will be amazed to how much and how delicately organized shopping centers this city offers each shopping mall presents a charecter of its own.
WAFI Mall
Located on
Oud Metha
Wafi is a great tourist destination. Not only is it packed with some of the more
off-the-wall stores in the city, but the Egyptian-themed complex is also home to
a great selection of restaurants as well as a spa, Cleopatras. Boutique clothing
stores include Salam, that stocks collections by Chlo, Christian Lacroix and
Dolce & Gabbana.
Visit Ginger & Lace, a kitsch-cool shop featuring brands such as Betsey Johnson and Zufi Alexander. There is also an underground souq, Khan Murjan,where you can buy traditional Arabic goods from specialized shops. Jewelery, spices, soaps and carved furniture are just some of the items on sale at the souq.
VILLAGE MALL
Located on Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah 1
Village Mall is the perfect pit stop between lazing on the beach and stopping at
a nearby caf for a slice of carrot cake. Some of the citys cult boutiques are
found here. Ayesha Depala is where Dubais socialites can be found, searching
for their next launch party jaw-dropping dress;
Luxe Couture is full of the latest sophisticated, urban clothing handpicked from around the world and S*uce is full of colour and fun. If you have the time,visit Shakespeares Caf. Its chintzy dcor and spectacular desserts make it a great place to relax after rummaging through the boutiques.
OASIS CENTRE
Located on
Shaikh Zayed Road
The recently reopened Oasis Centre has four levels of retail space catering to
families. Conveniently situated on Shaikh Zayed Road its full of familiar brands
such New Look, Shoe Mart, Carrefour and local budget fashion brand Splash. If you
dont relish the thought of spending the whole day in a mall, Oasis Centre is in
the perfect location for a quick shopping stop-off.
TIME SQUARE CENTRE
Located on
Shaikh Zayed Road
Though its perhaps not the most exciting shopping mall in the city, Time Square
is home to one of Dubais best kept secrets, the Middle Easts first Ice Lounge.
Customers are given a cozy jacket, gloves and shoes before they enter the
sub-zero temperatures of the lounge. Tuck into soup, hot chocolate, sandwiches
or sushi before heading back out to browse the fashion and lifestyle shops in the
mall.
LAMCY PLAZA
Located on
Oud Metha
With a focus on bargains, Lamcy Plaza is packed with budget brands and high
street names. Its always a hive of activity and is home to well-known brands
such as Damas, Monsoon, Paris Gallery, Nine West,Bossini and Nayomi.
DRAGON MART
Located on
International City
A popular favourite of residents, Dragon Mart is situated on the outskirts of
Dubai. The imposing dragon-inspired building is an enormous 1.2km-long mall
filled with Chineseinspired shops and stalls.
Selling everything from trinkets and electronics to foodstuffs,it is the largest Chinese trading hub outside of Chinasmainland. It makes for a quirky tourist destination, and well guarantee that you wont get around it all in a daynor leave the shopping centre empty-handed.
EMIRATES TOWERS
Located on
DIFC
Though you will have spotted Emirates Towers while whizzing up and down Shaikh
Zayed Road, you may not have visited the uber-luxe mall inside. Full of an
exclusive selection of high-end shops, its aimed at the high-rolling office
workers based in the floors above. Youll find shops including Coach, Pucci,
Balenciaga and multi-brand designer stores, Boutique 1 and Ounass. There isnt
much in the way of high-street brands, but during the sales, there are some
spectacular bargains to be had.
MERCATO
Located on
Jumeirah Road
Mercato is a local favourite, situated in a particularly relaxed area of the
city, opposite Jumeirah Open Beach. Its themed like a Renaissance village and
has a pleasant, laidback vibe to it. The shop selection is relatively small, but
its easy to while away an hour or two perusing Topshop, Aldo and Virgin
Megastore. Theres also a multiplex and plenty of dining options, making it a
great low-key alternative to some of the citys more hectic shopping venues.
MARINA MAL
If youre in the Marina area, this is a quiet venue for a quick shopping fix. Karen Millen, New Look, Reiss and Accessorize are some of the malls fashion stores, while Waitrose one of only two in the city is a star attraction.
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