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Shopping Hours
Shops are open on a split shift from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Shopping centers open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm all week. Some close for Friday prayers from 11:30 to 1:30 pm
 

Shopping Malls
The Dubai Mall 
Welcome - The Dubai Mall is the region's premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination. With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions, The Dubai Mall is revolutionizing the modern shopping experience. With an impressive array of leisure pursuits, this is the ultimate, cutting-edge shopping experience. A range of adventure sports vies for attention alongside the romance of ice-skating. The Dubai Mall is a place where outdoor brunch can be followed by the delights of the big screen and where a 21st century gold souk is set off against a world class aquarium. When was the last time your sortie to the designer stores took place under the watchful eye of a giant sea turtle? Step inside The Dubai Mall and experience a place like no other.  

Mall of the Emirates
It is home for over 450 retailers and features a complete range of entertainment options including Ski Dubai - the first indoor ski destination in the Middle East, Magic Planet - the largest indoor family entertainment centre in the country, a 14-screen Cinestar Cinemas and the Dubai Community Arts and Theatre with 500 seat-theatre and art gallery. It also have over 70 restaurants and coffee shops with everything from fast-food to the themed restaurants and exclusive dining alternatives.

Ibn Battuta
Six Malls. One destination. Ibn Battuta is unlike the others. It is themed around the travels of renowned 14th century Arabian explorer, Ibn Battuta. The architecture within the mall’s six courts reflects the most influential places Ibn Battuta visited during his travels, providing mall visitors a valuable glimpse into the past. It becomes one of Dubai’s most visited sites due to its selection of retail outlets, which offer the best in quality and service. The entertainment options at the mall range from a fully themed children’s area called kidzone to a Chinese garden and a unique food court.

Deira City Centre
Deira City Centre is by far the leading shopping, entertainment and leisure complex of its kind – not only in the UAEe, but also in the Arabian Gulf. Constantly bustling, City Centre offers spectacular people watching as well as shopping! Over 300 shops host something for everyone, including fashion, accessories, electronics, textiles, jewelry, entertainment, restaurants and authentic artifacts – all under one roof.

BurJuman Centre
An upscale mall hosting many designer labels plus Sak’s Fifth Avenue, this three-level center is Dubai’s upscale shopping destination. The main shopping area houses large anchor stores, a supermarket, a food court and numerous small shops. The exterior façade incorporates contemporary variations of traditional Islamic motifs. The number of stores and cafes has increased from around 190 to approximately 300 after the recent expansion.

Wafi City
Wafi City is considered Dubai’s most elegant shopping mall, known for its unique architecture, pleasant ambience and collection of over 200 fine stores offering a wild collection of haute couture, the latest fashions, jewelry, gifts and electronics. Its restaurants are constantly busy, and at night the handful of Wafi-based bars burst with activity.

Mercato Mall
This renaissance-style shopping mall is designed to be a prestigious shopping destination catering to quality-conscious residents and visitors to Dubai. A popular hangout and meeting place for Dubai residents, Mercato Mall provides more than just world famous brand names. It offers a comprehensive, but not hectic, shopping and entertainment experience within an aesthetically stimulating ambience.

Al Ghurair City
The trademark new look of Al Ghurair City (AGC) combines the best of Arabic culture and tradition with a vibrant and modern design. The complex offers a retail mall, offices and residential areas. AGC has also revealed a range of new facilities, including a new indoor multi-storey car park, all of which are designed to meet the needs of the modern shopper.

Lamcy Plaza
Dubai’s premier family mall is home to over 150 leading local regional and international brands. Lamcy Plaza offers a mix of brands catering to the needs of the entire family, while delivering great value for your money. It is a one-stop destination where customers can get it all.

 
Street & Souks
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Designed in traditional style, Madinat Jumeirah has a bazaar-like atmosphere with 75 boutique shops, 23 waterfront cafes, bars, restaurants, open plazas, night clubs, a 432-seat theatre and air-conditioned walkways.

JBR (The Walk)
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is Dubai's outdoor shopping experience by the beach, offering breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf and boasting world class retail outlets. Located along one of the last natural beachfronts in Dubai, Designed for families looking to indulge in the pleasures of a beach resort lifestyle throughout the year, JBR (The Walk) offers uniquely-themed environment combining the styles of Mediterranean and local architecture, complimented by landscaped plazas, children play areas, fountains, courtyards, retail outlets, restaurants, sports and health clubs.

Deira old souk and spice souk
These are traditional souks where you can get wholesale prices on textiles, kitchen wares, spices, clothing, mobile phones, electronics, henna, rugs, glassware and perfume.

Sheikh Zayed Road
The iconic roadway has become perennially busy with major conventions, exhibitions and events held every month. Sheikh Zayed Road is home to the Dubai World Trade Centre, Eemirates Towers, and many of the major 5-star hotels in the emirate. Good buys are available during major events such as the Gitex, Sportex, Motexha, Index and Arabian Travel Market, among others.

Gold souk
With its elegant and intricate wooden lattice archways and windows filled with gold, this souk attracts buyers from around the world and is heaven for all gold lovers. Gold jewelry in any shape, color and size imaginable are yours for a price.

Mina Bazar
It is also known as the Bur Dubai Souk and Cosmos Souk. You can find various souvenirs and trinkets, but it is most popular for its astonishing array of fabrics from India and the Far East.

Karama
Located in Bur Dubai, Karama is the neighborhood for leather goods and imitation designer casual wear. Similar wares are sold in all the shops and you can expect to pay about 25% less than what you would for similar goods in the shopping malls.

Jumeirah Strip
The most famous street in Dubai has a wide selection of shopping malls, such as Jumeirah Center, Town Centre, Mercato, Magrudy’s Shopping Mall, The Beach Centre, Jumeirah Plaza and Palm Strip Mall, many art shops can also be found at the strip.

Al Diyafa St
The fashionable street of Al Diyafa many choices of boutique, it is a great place for simple dining and people watching.