The Top 6 Shopping Malls in Dubai

If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops shopping. With two major shopping festivals and malls that are open till midnight, the city is a hotspot where you can literally shop till you drop.

Shopping malls in Dubai are not just shopping areas but havens for recreation and entertainment that cater to every taste.  Here is a list of the best shopping malls in Dubai where you can flash your plastic and obtain the ultimate shopping experience.

1. Mall of the Emirates

It’s not just a mall, it’s a gigantic shopping resort. Located in Al Barsha district, the Mall of the Emirates has a total sales area exceeding 600,000 square meters.  It boasts the best selection of shops, including swanky department stores, boutiques, designer stores, cinemas, art galleries, and Ski Dubai, the world-renowned indoor ski slope.
http://malloftheemirates.com

2. The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall is more famously known as the home of the Dubai Shopping Festival. It is one of the world’s largest shopping malls - the 20 billion-dollar project has the world’s largest total area which includes 1,200 shops. The chief attractions to look out for are the Dubai Aquarium, ice rink, Sega theme park, KidZania and the Rainforest Cafe.

3. BurJuman Centre

BurJuman is the home of high-end fashion in Dubai. Located in Bur Dubai, it has the country’s only Saks Fifth Avenue store and a Carrefour hypermarket. The mall is made up of sunny courtyards and impressive gardens, giving it a distinctive outdoor feel. The restaurants and entertainment avenues complete the experience and provide wholesome refreshment after a shopping spree.

4. City Centre Deira

City Centre Deira is known for its friendly service. There are over 350 stores with a diverse range of merchandise. You’ll find all of the great fashion brands, as well as electronics and jewellery. City Centre Deira is a great place to dine and hang out, with over 40 restaurants to choose from and a Magic Planet to keep the kids entertained.  http://www.citycentredeira.com

5. Wafi City

Styled after Ancient Egypt, Wafi is one of the most stylish malls in Dubai. It offers three hundred unique stores, with a host of international labels under one roof.  It’s the extensive collection of artwork, however, that sets Wafi apart from other malls.

6. City Centre Mirdif

City Centre Mirdif is known for being eco friendly, and houses over four hundred and sixty retail stores. Restaurants, cafes and entertainment avenues makes shopping here a delightful experience. Visitors must not miss iFly - an indoor skydiving simulation center at Mirdif. http://www.citycentremirdif.com

Shopping in Dubai is most fun at night, when the climate is cool and temperatures have dropped. Enjoy the shopping of a lifetime. Loosen your purse strings at the "Shopping Capital of the Middle East":  Dubai.