Dubai: The UAE has a global reputation for being a shopping hub and a big role is played by the malls in the UAE. Some of the biggest in the world, the UAE’s malls offer residents a convenient way to not just shop, but also unwind with family and friends, take children out for recreational activities, away from the sweltering heat and even spend an evening at the movies.
Here is a list of some of the biggest malls in the UAE.
Dubai
Among all the emirates, Dubai has the distinction of having the most malls. For a population of three million people in the city, Dubai has 65 malls. Here is a list of just a few of the more popular malls in the city.
Dubai Mall
One of the biggest shopping malls in the world, Dubai Mall is a must-visit destination for tourists, given the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai fountain shows that take place every evening at an interval of 30 minutes.
Features:
Burj Khalifa (At the top), Dubai Fountain Show, Dubai aquarium & Underwater Zoo, KidZania, Reel Cinemas, Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania and more.
Location:
Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai. If you are taking public transport, there is a Metro station specifically for Dubai Mall, with a bridge linking the mall with the station.
There are two buses that service The Dubai Mall every 16 minutes: route 27 from the Deira Gold Souk station and route 29 from Ghubaiba bus station.The buses arrive and depart from the tourist drop-off area located in front of the Grand Drive Entrance, Lower Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall.
There is also a coach service that takes visitors from different locations in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and DP World to Dubai Mall.
Timings:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
800 DUBAI MALL (800 38224 6255)
Website:
https://thedubaimall.com/
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates is perhaps best known around the world as the mall that has a ski slope. However, there is a lot more to this mall, which is one of the go-to places for shopaholics in the UAE. Not only does the mall house almost all the top fashion brands, it also has popular sales that offer big discounts to shoppers.
Features:
Ski Dubai, Magic Plant, Vox Cinemas, bowling alley and more.
Location:
Interchange No. 4, Shaikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha.
If you wish to take public transport, there is a metro station for Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line.
Timings:
Shops are open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and from 10am to 12midnight on the weekends. Restaurants and the food court stays open for an extra hour.
Contact:
04 409 9000
Website:
https://www.malloftheemirates.com/
City Centre Deira
This is one of the country’s most visited malls, located centrally in Dubai. It is also one of the oldest malls in Dubai, setting up in 1995.
Features:
Magic Planet, cinemas, hotel, Mediclinic centre and more
Location:
Located on 8th Street Port Saeed, in the heart of Dubai, City Centre Deira has a Metro station at the mall, making it accessible through public transport as well.
Timings:
Sunday to Wednesday
10:00 A.M – 10:00 P.M
Thursday to Saturday
10:00 A.M – 12:00 midnight
Contact:
04 209 3105.
Website:
citycentredeira.com
City Centre Mirdif
City Centre Mirdif is another popular shopping destination for UAE residents, with a sprawling 196,000 square metres of retail space.
Features:
Little Explorers (children’s play area), Magic Planet, iFLYDubai (indoor skydive experience), cinemas, bowling centre and more.
Location:
The mall is on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, in Mirdiff. If you wish to take public transport, the nearest station is the Rashidiya Metro Station on the Red Line. RTA Bus F10 is available that transports to the mall from Rashidiya Metro Station.
Timings:
Shops are open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and from 10am to 12midnight on the weekends. Restaurants and the food court stays open for an extra hour.
Contact:
800 6422
Website:
www.citycentremirdif.com
Mercato Shopping Mall
This mall in Jumeirah has been a community favourite for many years. Apart from the food court and top fashion brands, the mall also organises the ‘Arte market’, where UAE-based artists sell their handmade items.
Features:
Vox cinemas, Fun City (family entertainment hub), Arte market every first and third Friday of the month.
Location:
On Jumeirah Beach Road, between Jumeirah Beach Park and Dubai Zoo. If you wish to take public transport, the following buses stop outside Mercato on Jumeirah Beach Road:
No 8 (Al Ghubaiba – Al Mina Al Siyahi)
No 88 (Deira City Centre – Dubai Internet City)
No: C10 (Hamriya Port – Jumeirah Beach Park)
To take the Metro, the closes station is The Financial Centre Station, which is a 5 – 7 minute taxi ride from Mercato.
Timings:
10am – 10pm
Contact:
04 344 4705
Website:
https://mercatoshoppingmall.com/
Dubai Festival City
The Dubai Festival City Mall is part of a larger complex of Dubai Festival City. The larger complex has the only Ikea store in Dubai, with a second soon to open in another part of Dubai. It also houses Ace Hardware and Plug-Ins standalone shopping centres. Within the mall, shoppers can enjoy a lot more than good deals, with Dhow rides and a Guinness-record holding light, water and fire show every day.
Features:
Dhow rides, Imagine light, water and fire show, Novo cinemas, Fabyland children’s play area and Stay and Play crèche.
Location:
The mall is three km away from Dubai’s International Airport Terminal 3 and is located at the Dubai creek. If you wish to take public transport, you can get off at the Rashidiya Metro Station on the Red Line and take Bus 44 to Dubai Festival City.
The mall also has a water taxi station which you can use.
Timings:
10am to 10pm on weekdays and from 10am to 12midnight on weekends.
Contact:
800332
Website:
https://www.dubaifestivalcity.com/
Madina Mall
A relatively smaller mall, compared to others in Dubai, this mall caters to the Muhaisnah and Al Qusais community and provides great deals for the budget shopper as well.
Features:
A children’s play zone as well as food court, along with regular mail-wide retail offers
Location:
At the cross-section of Beirut and Haleb Street, Muhaisnah 4, Al Qusais Industrial Area.
If you are taking public transport, you need to get off at the Al Qusais Metro station on the Green Line and then take bus 13B or 17 to the Madina Mall bus stop.
Timings:
Weekdays - 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends - 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Contact: 04 238 1111
Website: http://www.madina-mall.com/
Arabian Centre
This is a mall that you can find in the residential area of Al Mizhar, which is a popular place for resident of the area to hang out.
Features:
Cinemas, food court, several children’s attractions.
Location:
Al Khawaneej Street, Al Mizhar.
Timings:
Sunday to Wednesday
All Retailers excluding restaurants and food court 10am to 10.30pm
All Food & Beverage outlets 10am to 12midnight
Thursday and Friday
All retailers excluding restaurants and food court 10am to 12midnight
All Food & Beverage outlets 10am to 12.30am
Saturday
All Retailers excluding restaurants and food court 10am to 11pm
All Food & Beverage outlets 10am to 12midnight
Contact:
04 284 5555
Website:
http://www.arabiancenter.com/
Dubai Marina Mall
Situated in Dubai Marina, this is a popular mall for residents of the area and beyond.
Features:
390,000 sq ft mall with 140 shopping outlets, Reel cinemas, 21 dining options and a play zone
Location:
Exit 32 directly off Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Timings:
Saturday to Wednesday
10am to 10pm
Thursday and Friday
10am to 12midnight
Contact:
04 436 1020
Website:
https://www.dubaimarinamall.com/
Bur Juman Mall
One of the oldest malls in the UAE, Bur Juman continues to remain a popular shopping destination with several renovations making it an attractive place to shop and eat out for UAE residents. Its central location in Bur Dubai also helps.
Features:
Magic planet, cinemas, 12D rides (a virtual reality experience)
Location:
The mall is centrally located in Bur Dubai, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road D88. If you wish to take public transport, the Bur Juman Metro station is particularly easy to get to, as it is a crossover point where both the Red Line and Green Line meet.
Timings:
Shops:
Saturday to Wednesday 10am-10pm
Thursday to Friday 10am-11pm
Food & Beverage Outlets:
Saturday to Wednesday 10am-11pm
Thursday to Friday 10am-midnight
Carrefour Hypermarket:
All days of the week: 9am – 12 midnight
Contact:
04 352 0222
Website:
http://www.burjuman.com/
Dubai Outlet Mall
This mall, despite being outside the main city area is quite popular thanks to the factory outlet theme, where brand-conscious shoppers can get good deals.
Features:
Apart from having factory outlets of several top brands, the mall also has a food court, a children’s play area and several activities for the family.
Location:
The mall is located on Dubai-Al Ain road E66, right after you cross E611 headed towards Al Ain.
If you wish to take public transport, buses No. 66 & 67 cover Dubai - Al Ain Road (Route 66).
Both buses start at Bur Dubai and stop at Almenhad 2 station for Dubai Outlet Mall drop off/pick up.
To be a viable option for tourists and new residents, Dubai Outlet Mall also operates a free shuttle bus services to various hotels in and around Dubai. For more information, contact the mall on 04 4234666
Timings:
Saturday to Wednesday
10am to 10pm
Thursday and Friday
10am to 12am
Contact:
04 4234666
Website:
https://www.dubaioutletmall.com/
City Centre Me'aisem
This city centre caters to the Me’aisem area of International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) in Dubai.
Features:
Magic Planet, a Mediclinic centre, food court
Location:
Off E311 Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, follow the Al Fay Road exit.
Timings:
Weekdays
10am to 10pm
Weekends
10am to 12midnight
Contact:
04 4374908
Website:
https://www.citycentremeaisem.com/
Wafi Mall
This was one of the first malls to open in the UAE and in 1991 when it launched with its disctinctive Egyptian theme, it was a place one must visit. Even today, Wafi continues to stress on this, with its pyramid shaped structure visible from a distance on Shaikh Zayed Road.
Features:
Cinemas, food court, Khan Murjan Souk, Wafi Restaurants, Cleopatra’s Spa and Wellness and Pharaohs’ Club.
Location:
Oud Metha road, off E11.
If you wish to take public transport, it is a 10 minute walk from Dubai Healthcare City Metro station on the Green Line and
Timings:
Saturday – Wednesday 10am – 10pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 12am
Contact:
04 324 4555
Website:
https://www.wafi.com/
Ibn Battuta Mall
As the name suggests, this mall pays tribute to the Arab explorer Ibn Battuta and is the world’s largest themed shopping mall.
Features:
Special courts - India Court, China Court, Persia Court, Egypt Court, Tunisia Court, Andalusia Court. Food courts, restaurants, cinemas, Sky Zone (the world’s first all-walled trampoline playing court), bowling centre and more.
Location:
Ibn Battuta is located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road between interchanges 5 and 6. If you wish to take public transport, there is a Metro station at Ibn Batuta mall, on the red line.
Timings:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
04 390 9999
Website:
https://www.ibnbattutamall.com/en
Al Ghurair Centre
Built in 1981, this was one of the first modern malls in the Middle East. In 2013, it went through a massive renovation and continues to be a popular shopping destination in Deira, Dubai.
Features:
Food court, cinemas, hotel and more.
Location:
The mall is on Al Rigga road, in Deira. If you wish to take public transport, there are endless options. You can simply go to the Salah Al Deen Metro station on the Green Line and take a bus to the mall.
Timings:
Sunday to Wednesday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday to Saturday – 10:00am to 12:00am
Contact:
800 24227
Website:
https://www.alghuraircentre.com/
Dragon Mart
The massive Dragon Mart, with two phases, is the largest trading hub for Chinese products outside mainland China. The ‘mart’ stretches 1.2 km, with the dragon-shaped retail complex divided into seven zones with a total of more than 3,500 outlets.
Features:
Shops that offer home essentials and furnishings, office equipment, electronics, building materials, machinery and fashion. Cinemas, concerts, live shows, kids' activities, seasonal markets.
Location:
On Al Awir Road E44, right after you pass E311, headed towards Hatta. Bus 366 takes commuters from Rashidiya Metro station on the Red Line to Dragon Mart.
Timings:
Sunday to Wednesday - 10am to 10pm
Thursday to Saturday - 10am to 12Midnight
Contact:
04 390 9999
Website:
dragonmart.ae
Times Square Centre
This mall on Shaikh Zayed Road is a popular destination for residents around the Al Quoz area.
Features:
Arte markets, food court, children’s play area and more.
Location:
On Shaikh Zayed Road, near Al Quoz. If you wish to take public transport, you can get off at Noor Bank station or First Abu Dhabi Bank station and take a bus to the mall.
Timings:
Saturday – Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday & Friday
10:00 AM – 12:00midnight
Contact:
04 341 8020
Website:
https://www.timessquarecenter.ae/
City Walk
Built like a strip mall, City Walk has become one of the most popular destination for events, product launches and art festivals.
Features:
Popular restaurants, children’s play area, relaxed ambience to unwind.
Location:
Al Wasl and Al Safa road junction, Accessible from Sheikh Zayed road, via exit D71 towards Jumeirah.
Timings:
Retail
Sunday to Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday to Saturday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Food and Beverage
Sunday to Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 02:00 AM
Thursday to Saturday – 10:00 AM to 02:00 AM
Contact:
800 MERAAS (637227)
Website:
https://www.citywalk.ae
Reef Mall
This mall in the busy area of Deira gives the community a great place to spend time and shop.
Features:
Children’s play area, crèche, food court and more.
Location:
On Salahuddin Road next to Salahuddin Metro Station on the Green Line
Timings:
Shops
Saturday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Friday: 10am - 11pm
Food and Beverage Outlets
Saturday - Wednesday: 10 am - 11 pm
Thursday – Friday: 10am – 12midnight
Contact:
04 224 2240
Website:
https://www.reefmall.com/
Al Etihad Mall
A popular mall for residents in Al Mizhar and Mirdiff.
Features:
Food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Al Khawaneej Road, Al Mizhar - Dubai
Timings:
Sat till Wed: 10 am till 10 pm
Thu and Fri: 10 am till 12 am
Contact:
8008889
Website:
https://etihadmall.ae/
Cityland Mall
This is a relatively new nature-inspired mall, with the first few stores opening their doors to customers.
Features:
Nature-inspired mall
Location:
Off E311, besides Global Village
Timings:
Sat-Thu, 9am-5pm
Website:
https://www.citylandmall.com/
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Mall
This mall in the heart of the city is a popular destination for Abu Dhabi residents.
Features:
Cinema, food court, Fun City, Xtreme Zone and more
Location:
Al Miyani Street, next to Beach Rotana
Timings:
Saturday to Wednesday
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Food & Beverage Outlets: 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Thursday & Friday - 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Contact:
02 6454858
Website:
http://www.abudhabi-mall.com/
Al Wahda Mall
This is another popular mall in the main city area.
Features:
Food court, entertainment centre, cinemas and more
Location:
Old Airport Road, Near Hazza Bin Zayed Street.
Timings:
SHOPS / KIOSKS
Sunday to Wednesday
10:00AM-10:00PM
Thursday to Saturday
10:00AM-11:00PM
RESTAURANTS / CAFE’S
Sunday to Wednesday
10:00AM-11:00PM
Thursday to Saturday
10:00AM-12:00 Midnight
Contact:
02-4437000
Website:
https://alwahda-mall.com/
Boutik Mall
A community mall in Reem Island.
Features:
Retail shops, eateries, an arcade and grocery.
Location:
Reem Island, near The Gate District
Timings:
10am-11pm
Contact:
800 25327
Dalma Mall
This is one of the largest shopping malls in Abu Dhabi.
Features:
Cinemas, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Situated on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif–Al Ain highway, opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
02 550 9555
Website:
dalmamall.ae
Deerfields
Deerfields Mall is one that visitors to Abu Dhabi can spot on the way to the city. It caters to the Al Shahama area and its neighbouring communities.
Features:
Weekend farmer’s market, cinema, children’s play area and more
Location:
Abu Dhabi - Al Shahama Road
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
02 501 0826
Website:
https://www.deerfieldsmall.com/
The Galleria
Located on the Al Maryah Island, spending time at this mall is a luxurious and immersive experience.
Features:
Cinemas, Xtreme Zone, Family Park, Sports Park, Sky Park and much more
Location:
Al Maryah Island
Timings:
Saturday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Friday: 10am - 12am (midnight)
Contact:
02 493 7400
Website:
https://www.thegalleria.ae/
Khalidiyah Mall
This mall is situated centrally in the Al Khalidiyah area of Abu Dhabi and has a distinct Arabic architecture.
Features:
Food court, cinemas, children’s play area and more
Location:
Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street in the Khalidiyah area.
Timings:
Mall Shops Timings
Sun - Wed: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Thurs - Sat: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Food Court & Cafe
Sun - Wed: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Thurs - Sat: 10:00 am to 01:00 am
Contact:
02 635 4000
Website:
https://www.khalidiyahmall.com/
Marina Mall
Situated on the Al Kasir Marina area, this mall is distinctive because of the giant wheel, called ‘Marina Eye’ that gives breathtaking views of the entire Abu Dhabi city.
Features:
Marina Eye, Magic Planet, bowling centre, games arcade, cinemas and more.
Location:
Al Kasir island, Abu Dhabi
Timings:
Sat- Wed : 10:00am -10:00pm
Thu - Fri : 10:00am- 12:00am
Contact:
800 6623
Website:
http://www.marinamall.ae/
Mushrif Mall
This is another mall situated centrally in Abu Dhabi and a popular destination for residents looking for deals.
Features:
Food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Al Mushrif area
Timings:
Shops & Kiosks
Weekdays: Sunday to Wednesday 10AM - 10PM
Weekends : Thursday to Saturday 10AM – 11PM
Food & Beverages
Weekdays: Sunday to Wednesday 10AM - 11PM
Weekends: Thursday to Saturday 10AM – 1AM
Amusement
Weekdays: Sunday to Wednesday 10AM - 10PM
Weekends : Thursday to Saturday 10AM – 1AM
Lulu Hypermarket
Sunday to Wednesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight
Contact:
026904422
Website:
www.mushrifmall.com
Yas Mall
Situated on Yas Island, this mall has a lot to offer not just the residents of Yas Island, but Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Features:
Adventure HQ, Fun Works, Vox cinemas, Popin and play, KidZania and more.
Location:
Yas Island
Timings:
Saturday - Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday - Friday
10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)
Contact:
800 YASMALL (9276255)
Website:
https://www.yasmall.ae/en/home
Sharjah
Sharjah City Centre
This is arguable one of the busiest malls in Sharjah, and has recently undergone a massive renovation.
Features:
Cinemas, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Al Wahda Road
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
06 532 7700
Website:
www.citycentresharjah.com
Sahara Centre
Located on the border of Dubai and Sharjah, it is not uncommon to see residents in the Dubai side of Al Nahda cross over on foot to visit the mall. It is one of the most popular malls in the area as it provides a variety of retail and eating out options.
Features:
Cinema, children’s play area, food court and more
Location:
Al Nahda, Sharjah
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Website:
saharacentre.com
Mega Mall
Located in the heart of Sharjah, this mall is very popular among Sharjah residents.
Features:
Cinema, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Istiqlal Street
Timings:
10am-11pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
06 574 2574
Website:
www.megamall.ae
Al Ain
Al Ain Mall
This was one of the first malls in Al Ain, established in 2001, and continues to attracts residents because of its retail offers and family-focused activities.
Features:
Bowling centre, ice rink, children’s play area, laser tag, cinemas and more.
Location:
Kuwaitat area, Othman bin Affan street
Timings:
Weekdays
10am-10pm
Weekends
10am-12midnight
Contact:
03 766 0333
Website:
http://www.alainmall.net
Al Jimi Mall
Another popular mall in Al Ain, with great retail offers and entertainment avenues.
Features:
Vox Cinema, Magic Planet and more
Location:
Hamdan Bin Mohammad Street, Al Jimi
Timings:
Saturday - Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday - Friday
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Contact:
03 762 3859
Website:
https://www.aljimimall.com
Bawadi Mall
Located off of Meyzad Road in Al Ain, this is one of the biggest malls in the city.
Features:
Food court, cinemas, children’s play area and much more.
Location:
Meyzad Road
Timings:
10am-11pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
03 784 0000
Website:
www.bawadimall.com
Hili Mall
Features:
Food court, chlidren’s play area and more.
Location:
Al Falah Street, Al Hili
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
03 762 0207
Website:
Hilimall.ae
Ajman
City Centre Ajman
This is the biggest mall in Ajman and if often crowded during evenings as it is a popular recreational area for Ajman’s residents.
Features:
Cinemas, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Al Jurf, Ittihad Street
Timings:
10am-10pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
06 743 2888
Website:
www.citycentreajman.com
Fujairah
Fujairah Mall
This is one of the most popular malls in Fujairah, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Hajar mountains.
Features:
Cinema, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Maliha Fujairah Rd, Near Fujairah Hospital
Timings:
10am-11pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
09 224 4400
Website:
www.fujairahmall.ae
City Centre Fujairah
Opened in 2012, this is another popular spot for residents and visitors to spend quality time with family and friends in the evening.
Features:
Cinemas, Magic Planet, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
City Centre Fujairah is located at the intersection of the new Fujairah - Dubai Highway and the Masafi road at the entrance to the city.
Timings:
10am-11pm
Weekends:
10am-12midnight
Contact:
09 201 2310
Website:
www.citycentrefujairah.com
Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Mall
Features:
Amusement centre, children’s train, gaming corner, food court and more
Location:
Khuzam Road
Timings:
Weekdays- Saturday to Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekends
10am-11pm
Contact:
07 - 207 0300
Website:
https://rak-mall.com/
Naeem Mall
Features:
Cinemas, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Bin Daher Street
Timings:
Weekdays- Saturday to Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekends
10am-11pm
Contact:
07 227 5000
Website:
https://alnaeemmall.com
Manar Mall
Features:
Cinema, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
Al Muntasir Road
Timings:
Weekdays- Saturday to Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekends
10am-11pm
Contact:
07 227 0000
Al Hamra Mall
Features:
Cinemas, food court, children’s play area and more
Location:
E11 Sheikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road
Timings:
Weekdays- Saturday to Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekends
10am-11pm
Contact:
07 243 4444
Website:
www.alhamramall.com
Umm Al Quwain
Mall of UAQ
Features:
Cinemas, children’s play area, food court and more
Location:
Al Shuwaib Road / E55
Timings:
Sunday – Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Contact:
02 418 2000
Website:
https://uaqmall.com
While this list simply notes some of the biggest malls in the UAE, visitors and new residents should always move around the country to discover all the retail options the country has to offer.
