The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls
Dubai Mall
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Top 10No. 1 in the Middle East
The Dubai Mall is a very large shopping centre at the foot of the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, with more than 1,200 stores and an aquarium inside. Its glass roofs bring daylight into the halls, and the Dubai Fountain sits outside in front of the Burj Khalifa.
Highlights
- Glass roofs and daylight halls
- Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
- Ice rink and Reel Cinemas
Good to know
- Shops open 10 AM to midnight, weekends to 1 AM
- Metro station near the mall
- Visit takes at least a full day
