Not ‘just’ shopping at Dubai Mall
The most searched mall on the internet is also the largest destination for shopping, entertainment, and pleasure. Spanning over 1 million sqm (equivalent to 200 football pitches) Dubai Mall is your one-stop for food, drinks, and paying extra for luggage on your way back home.
Featuring over 1200 retail stores, not including pop-up outlets, hundreds of restaurants, and even the world’s largest suspended aquarium: Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. You and your loved ones are guaranteed to enjoy a day in just walking around, window shopping, and trying new activities available.
For lovers of all things fashion, check out Fashion Avenue where you can catch the latest collections of world-renowned designers such as Versace, or head over to Bloomingdale, the first outlet in the Middle East.
Did you know? Inside the mall is an illusion waterfall where statues are diving but if you stare at one, the others disappear!
Candylicious
Besides High Fashion and swimming with sharks, Dubai Mall has the largest candy store: Candylicious where it is more than ‘just’ candy. Imagine it’s candies but the imagination and creativity have been let loose to bring you some of the most colourful and exciting treats for your sweet tooth.
Located on the ground floor of Dubai Mall, opposite to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
Dubai Ice rink
Spin, twirl, glide, and skate on this Olympic size ice rink. This location is the perfect spot to hang out any time of year, whether you want to play ice hockey, mingle with friends, or just have a good time. Don’t worry if you haven’t skated before, you can pick up a beginner’s class to gain confidence on the ice.
Ticket prices range from 90AED to 125AED depending upon the time slot you pick.
Located on the ground floor, P3.
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 10 AM – 10 PM
Weekends: 10 AM – 12 AM
Kidzania
Basically; a city, made for children, run by children. This interactive space is where learning takes the shape of fun and kids get to see first-hand how different jobs work through exciting role-play, teamwork, social skills, and creativity.
You can leave your child to do their own surgeries and card swiping in Kidzania while you lounge around or shop without any distractions, but children below 120cm cannot be left alone.
This is specially designed for children, but all ages are welcome!
- Economy ticket (4-16-year-olds) 195AED (can be upgraded to premium)
- Standard Toddlers (2-3 year-olds) 110AED
- Babies (under 2) go free
- Adult (17 and above) 80AED – must be accompanying a child
Rules to Remember
- It is considered impolite to not have shoulders and knees covered, please be mindful of the city and its culture.
- The mall is a no-smoking zone, the designated smoking area is on the lower ground floor.
- Public acts of affection are considered impolite.
- Skating, running, or cycling inside the mall is not permitted.
Amenities Available
- Free Wi-fi
- Prayer rooms for men and women
- ATM machines
- Mall Map
- Valet Parking
- Taxi Service
- Children’s wristbands
- Baby changing rooms
- Strollers and wheelchairs
Mall Operating Hours
Every day: 10:00 AM to 01:00 AM
How To Get There
Location: Downtown Dubai
- By Metro
The nearest Metro station is Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall from where it is a short walk using the Metro Link Bridge.
- By Bus
Route 27 from Deira Gold Souk and Route 29 from Ghubaiba bus station run every 16 minutes to Dubai Mall.
- By Car
You can program the GPS with the coordinates 25°11.922, 55°16.805. Then follow the sign towards car park which has more than 14,000 undercover spaces available.
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