The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall
4.5
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
About
This downtown mall is known for luxury stores like Cartier and Harry Winston. It also has an aquarium, ice rink, and 360-degree views of the city from the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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The area
Neighbourhood: Downtown Dubai
You can’t fail to miss Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It towers over the city and resides in the prestigious Downtown development. Once an old army base, Downtown is now the jewel in Dubai’s crown, a beautiful residential and leisure area housing not only the world’s tallest building, but the world’s largest fountains and mall. Wide marble sidewalks are perfect for strolling, with restaurants, art galleries and children’s play areas. Specially commissioned sculptures line the roads and Downtown is often used as a canvas for modern art displays and community events such as Classic Car Shows and National Day parades. In the cooler months, cross one of the many bridges to the Burj Khalifa park and enjoy a picnic alongside residents and visitors, or enjoy a lunch or dinner watch the dancing fountains. Because of its mixed use, Downtown is a fantastic place to mix with Dubai residents and locals and watch real life unfold in a cosmopolitan environment.
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  • Joshua E
    Manchester, United Kingdom124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dubai Mall
    Worth a good wander around. Huge mall with lots of great shops & added little features such as the waterfall, aquarium & ice rink. Lots of different food outlets too.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 September 2023
  • Nicola C
    217 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love this Place
    This Mall is amazing with the Burj Khalifa and the fountains. Love watching the fountain show - could watch it all day. Loads of shops to browse and purchase. My favourite stores are Aldo and Charles & Keith as i am a handbag fan. Great exercise walking from the Metro to the Mall but this is in air conditioned walkways.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 September 2023
  • thomasany77
    London, United Kingdom29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Retail Paradise in the Heart of Dubai
    Our family explored the Dubai Mall in July 2023, and it was an absolute shopping extravaganza! The sheer scale of this mall is mind-boggling, and it offers something for everyone. From high-end luxury boutiques to charming local shops, we were spoilt for choice. The dining options were equally impressive, and we savoured some delectable meals. The entertainment options are endless too! We caught the mesmerizing Dubai Fountain show and even ventured into the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, which was a unique experience for all of us. The mall's cleanliness and ease of navigation were commendable, making our visit smooth and enjoyable. Shopping, dining, and entertainment – the Dubai Mall is a complete package for family fun. A must-visit when in Dubai!
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 September 2023
  • Ez W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good Place To Shop
    AMAZING!! 10/10 would recommend. Amazing place and beautiful. I'm coming back to Dubai for another work trip. And will be stopping back at their mall. Perfect place to enjoy time.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 September 2023
  • Rowena Cruz
    Sydney, Australia129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Luxurious, stylish and big. A definitely must see.
    It is the biggest shopping mall in the world. Luxurious, exquisite, stylish and chill. You will find all the high end brands in this mall. Including american stores and restos like The Cheesecake Factory, See's and many more.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 September 2023
  • Jonnyjubb
    Rayleigh, United Kingdom238 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well Laid Out Shopping Mall
    Went in the evening, so as to time it with the fountain show. It was still very busy and after gaining access from the metro station, it did take us an age to find an exit, to get outside. It is a huge mall, and unlike others we’ve been to, it is sensibly laid out, grouping relevant shops together (cosmetics, perfumes, high-end fashion etc). Some things are ridiculously priced (with UK exchange rate), but then I guess if you’re shopping in the Dubai Mall - you probably don’t care about the price of things… Well worth a visit, even for the experience.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 September 2023
  • JohnHart_13
    214 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Didn't have time to do it justice
    If you use public transfer to get to it and get off at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro stop you should be aware that the station is about 10-15 walk away from the actual Mall itself but the walk way is under cover and air conditioned. We spent several hours there but my wife and daughters didn't think we had time to do it justice. There is a whole floor of eateries and the shops go from the expected "very high end very expensive" to H&M. It contains a massive aquarium which has a huge transparent wall you can look into and there is the free Fountain Show from about 6:30 in the evening so you might want to go in the afternoon. I suppose there is slight surreal/excess feel to the place but you should go and see it.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 October 2023
  • Dave A
    Christchurch, New Zealand346 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Mall to visit.
    This mall has more open space than the Mall of Emirates and some different shops. Lots of eateries to choose from and also this mall is the access to the Burl Khalifa. On the far side is access to the Dubai fountain. Also this mall has an indoor Aquarium and ice skating rink. Very impressive to see.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 6 October 2023
  • Paul Headford
    Northwich, United Kingdom13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic mall
    You don't have to like shopping to enjoy this mall. So much lovely detail inside and incredible shops amd eateries to wonder around. Great access out to see the Burj and Fountains therefore it's a fantastic area to spend some time. You'll find the mall's air conditioning lovely on the hottest of days!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 October 2023
  • AngeloB971
    Split, Croatia2,119 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Epically big
    To an average person you must be blow away by the size of the space, just when you think you have clear the floor you glance and see another section. Everything is supersized, posh shops, restaurants and cafeterias everywhere. You choose well time when you come here and accept fact that unless you spend days here, you will be unable to see all. Taking taxi is a nightmare, you may end up waiting hour or two.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 October 2023
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Praful G
New Delhi, India290 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
It is a massive mall with almost all the outlets you are aware of. One can spend a complete day in the mall as there are so many activities to do. Shopping is a bit expensive but the good thing is that you get everything under one roof
Written 7 January 2020
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Apple D
Antipolo City, Philippines64 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Well this is THE mall! For designer expensive stuff that is. There are high street brands peppered here and there but mostly go if you are need for some designer retail therapy or looking for niche market brand. We came on DSF so there were good deals to be had. However, check the prices well, sometimes it is still expensive even with all the discounts (ex better to shop bags in an outlet store in Europe). This is not the place for authentic local food but go if you are craving for burgers and the other usual chains. Lastly, watch for the fountain/Burj show throughout the day. We tried outside and another inside the Nike store. The one in Nike has a great vantage point plus seats and you can enjoy it without the crowds but you won’t hear the music.
Written 10 January 2020
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Matthew
Bridgewater, Australia44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Last day of our holiday so we joined the crowds & visited Dubai Mall.
Very easy to be overwhelmed by the size but once you’ve downloaded the app (activate location services on your phone) it’s easy to navigate. Another good thing to know is that each floor & area have a theme, ie tech on L2 so once you know what you’re after it’s easier to find.
We didn’t see the full fountain display but enough to wish we had more time & stay to watch the main performance at 6PM once the light disappeared. We suggest you grab a table at one of the many restaurants overlooking the huge “lake” to watch as it gets very busy on the bridge.
All in all a very good half to full day trip out to what must be one of the largest malls in the world.
Finally, make sure you visit the huge aquarium!
Written 14 January 2020
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Iain Y
Castle Douglas, UK152 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Imagine Regent’s Street, Oxford Street, Knightsbridge all under one roof you don’t even have a half of the Dubai Mall. The prices put the UK to shame. An 8k TV a 1/4 of UK price.

People were streaming into the mall from our buses drop off point but once inside the mall did look exceptionally business.

The information boards not only showed where a shop was but displayed the best route even changing floors as appropriate.

The place was spotless, electric carts were available to ride from one area to another and toilets were regularly spaced out through out the mall.

There are cafes spread through out the complex and more than one food court.

Shopping centres in the UK and the USA could learn some serious lessons from this mall.

Only problem is could seriously dent the wallet
Written 6 January 2020
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Memoirs-Sachin
Mumbai, India667 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The Dubai Mall is by far the World's Biggest Mall. One can imagine the definition of biggest when the mall houses an aquarium, underwater zoo, ice rink, waterfalls, fountain show, dinosaur remains and not to forget over 1000 shops of every brand from all around the world. Not to forget that the entrance to Burj Khalifa is also through the Mall !!
One can easily spend the entire day at the mall & still not be able cover the entire mall. We spent the entire day at this premise visiting the Burj Khalifa, Underwater zoo & aquarium and the Dubai fountains.
Written 11 January 2020
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Natalie1204
Kolkata (Calcutta), India7,884 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Love the mall and always visit the fountain to catch the show when I’m in Dubai. The show lasts All of 5 minutes and is quite an interesting display of light and sound.
The mall has many restaurants to choose from and an amazing variety of stores - from
High- end to midrange. It’s massive so be prepared to walk. Parking can also be a challenge on weekends and valet is available at a cost (yes it’s quite steep), so I would recommend an Uber.
Something else I love about the mall is the aquarium
Written 11 May 2022
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Oksana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Solo
If you are looking for a driving school in Dubai never ever choose Emirates driving institute. Usually you need spend few days on the phone, because no one do not pick it up, you can’t even check the important information. If you are lucky, maybe, they will call you back, inshallah! The branch in Dubai mall give to you wrong information, confirm about your appointment and of the end you will realize that you don’t have any confirmation about it on the school. You just will west your time, money for a taxi and your nerves for a nothing. On the same time the supervisor on the main office in Al quoz 3, can’t handle any situation, can’t give any proper information and he just will tell to you waiting for a call back from your branch and you will never receive this call. I’m super disappointed with this school, never ever recommend to no one!
Written 22 February 2021
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MSoca
Miami, FL767 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Family
I can’t find the right words to tell you this mall is out of this world. It’s not only any shopaholic’s paradise but even for those who prefer to avoid shopping this mall is a masterpiece in architecture and display of goods.
From the entrance you know you are stepping into something greater. I’ve been to other malls in Asia (the Petronas shopping center in Malaysia for example) but the Dubai Mall surpassed all expectations.
All the well known brands around the world and anything you can think of are under one roof. High end names harmoniously share the same roof with low cost/affordable brands making this the place to be.
It’s true that Dubai does not really have local fashion or products but you can get some really good and beautifully packaged sweets to take home with you.
The aquarium is wonderful. You can see it from outside if you don’t want to visit but inside you can pay to get your photos taken while scuba diving. The mall also has an indoor zoo, ice skating ring and a variety of restaurants.
Prices are comparable with Europe although some perfumes and cosmetics were a lot more expensive.
I don’t know how many days you’ll need to see it all but we were there for 6 hours and I’m sure we didn’t see half of it.
Written 1 December 2021
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DIPALI S
Navi Mumbai, India260 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited this place on 13th January,primarily to visit the aquarium,burj khaleefa,and the fountain show.
The mall is huge,and it takes time to understand the geography.Almost all famous international brands are available
but the prices were too expensive.
Though we couldnot visit all shops,I must say.We were told by the locals that better prices are available in other stores.
Written 19 January 2020
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Flavia L
Zurich, Switzerland127 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
If you are looking for high end shops that‘s the place to visit. Of course you find also all usual brands with „normal“ prices. There are a lot of Restaurants close to the Water Front. There is also a aquarium and a Ice skating ring. As crazy as it sounds.
If you want to get cheaper prices or more sales you better go in another Mall. If you want to see the shows at the Waterfront try to go in a restaurant on a higher Floor.
Written 13 May 2021
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