Pick a Dubai mall according to the shops or activities you actually want, its location and your transport plan. Check the current directory before travelling for a particular store. A mall opening time does not necessarily match the hours of its restaurants, attractions or individual shops.
Editorial check: Reviewed 14 September 2026. Prices, schedules, availability, menus, building access and booking terms can change. Verify live details with the official sources before deciding.
A Quick Guide to the Malls of Dubai
The Dubai Mall
When talking about malls in Dubai, how can we not start with Dubai Mall? The largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall has around 1,300 stores featuring a wide range of national and international brands to quench your thirst for a luxurious shopping experience.
Located in Downtown, the mall set over 5.9 million square feet and boasts over 200 dining outlets. Besides thousands of retail outlets and hundreds of dining options, you will be fascinated by one of the world’s biggest aquariums, an ice rink, a huge cinema, an underwater zoo, and even a KidZania.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Named after Ibn Battuta (a great explorer), the Ibn Battuta Mall is close to Dubai Marina. It’s a massive shopping complex, and no matter which entrance you take, you will eventually circle back.
The mall features six country themed courts, making it convenient for shoppers to choose and shop. Besides stores, the mall has fifty restaurants, a trampoline park, a 21 screen cinema, and a large Carrefour.
Dubai Marina Mall
Located in the heart of Dubai Marina district, Dubai Marina Mall is a prominent destination for shopaholics. Since the mall is lined alongside the stunning Dubai Marina waterfront, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the marina, surrounding skyline, and yachts while shopping.
Mall of the Emirates
It is another one of the most popular one stop shopping destinations in Dubai. Famous as the ‘World’s leading new shopping mall’ and ‘World’s first shopping resort’, Mall of the Emirates offers a great selection of popular high end brands.
Moreover, the mall is home to food courts, an indoor ski resort, a magnificent family leisure center housing Ski Dubai, and Vox cinemas featuring a 4DX screen and Theater by Rodes.
Dragon Mart
The Dragon Mall, famous as the Dragon Mart, is an Asian mall divided into two parts- Dragon Mart 1 and Dragon Mart 2. The 1.2 kilometers long, dragon shaped mall is the perfect place in Dubai to shop for Chinese products at wholesale prices.
While Dragon Mart 1 is home to more budget friendly stores selling everything from home wares to clothes, Dragon Mart 2 is a trade destination, selling everyday items at half prices.
All in All
The vast number of malls in Dubai makes the Emirate one of the most popular shopping destinations worldwide. When planning to visit Dubai, book the comfortable Entire Holiday Apartments with EDEN’S Homes & Villas, and spend a day or two exploring malls and adding luxurious brands to your collection.
How this guide was reviewed
Check the exact location, current access arrangements, booking requirements, transport and weather before setting your itinerary. Use the official operator or authority for live details. Distances, opening arrangements and availability can change after publication. This editorial review removed date sensitive claims that could not be supported by a current primary source.
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