Dubai Mall is a colossal shopping center, home to more than 1,200 stores, over 200 restaurants and cafés, and the world’s largest indoor gold souk. The leisure attractions include an aquarium, an Olympic-sized ice rink, an indoor theme park and a 22-screen cinema. These attractions are spread over 5.9 million square feet (550,000 square meters) of space on four floors.
Search for jewelry pieces at The Souk, a collection of more than 100 gold and jewelry retailers. Track down the latest designer trends and looks at Fashion Avenue. It houses more than 70 haute couture boutiques featuring the world’s biggest designer labels and brands. Amble through The Village, a tree-lined streetscape of boutiques, cafés and restaurants. It has a fully retractable roof that opens during the winter months. If you lose your way, look for one of the 11 information counters conveniently located in various spots within the mall.
When you’ve finished shopping and browsing, lace up your skates and glide around the ice rink. Visit the aquarium, which features more than 30,000 marine animals, including sharks and rays. One of the highlights is the 157-foot (48-meter) walk-through transparent tunnel that provides close-up views of the marine life. The aquarium has an admission fee, but many of the underwater sights can be seen for free through a giant viewing window in the mall.
Children will love KidZania®, an educational environment for kids aged 4 to 16. This mini-city with buildings and paved streets offers children the chance to role play adult professions such as doctor, artist, fireman and photographer. There is also SEGA Republic, a two-level indoor theme park with arcade machines, motion-simulated rides and an indoor roller coaster.
The mall has a range of dining venues, from casual to up-market, located among the other shops.
Dubai Mall is situated at the base of the Burj Khalifa, in the heart of downtown Dubai. There is parking for more than 14,000 vehicles. Alternatively, take the Dubai Metro to Burj Khalifa Station, which is linked to the mall via a 2,690-foot (820-meter) air-conditioned walkway.
The mall is open daily. Some of the attractions have different opening and closing hours. Check the mall’s website for more details.
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Reviews of Dubai Mall
5/5 - Excellent
Rent a car if your budget allows it, especially if travelling with small kids. Give yourself a day to recover from jetlag, especially if travelling from North America or Australia. Loaner strollers are available upon arrival at DXB. Be prepared for a long walk from the airline gate to customs.
3/5 - Okay
Its just another Mall only bigger and better than anywhere else, its the outside souks and Burj Khalifa directly outside that's worth exploring
5/5 - Excellent
If you like shopping, this place has everything
5/5 - Excellent
The mall is huge. There is an aquarium, a skating rink,many restaurants ,and you can see the Burj Khalifa and the water fountains.
3/5 - Okay
Expensive
5/5 - Excellent
Expensive but have everything in mall
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