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The Dubai Mall

One of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations.

4.5 on Google · 2,88,512 reviews

Why people come to The Dubai Mall

Every brand on earth

The world's largest mall, luxury to high street, all in one place.

Fountain and Burj Khalifa

The Dubai Fountain show and Burj Khalifa are right at the door.

0.5km

to Burj Khalifa

Landmark, the closest of the places we cover nearby.

More than shopping

Attractions and dining make it a full outing, not an errand.

Wear good shoes

It is vast, an easy 10,000 steps; pace yourself.

The Scene

Reviewers describe less a mall than a city block of shopping, dining and attractions, a temple of consumerism and luxury with essentially every brand represented. Many pair the visit with the Dubai Fountain show and Burj Khalifa just outside, which is what turns a shopping trip into a Dubai highlight. It reliably lands as a must-see, even for seasoned mall-goers who have shopped 30 countries.

Getting Around

It is genuinely massive, wear comfortable shoes, several visitors rack up 10,000 steps without trying. Give it half a day if you want to see the attractions and not just shop, and use the mall map or app, first-timers routinely get turned around.

Local Tips

Time your visit around dusk so you can catch the Dubai Fountain show outside. Expect high prices, it is a luxury destination, but window-shopping and the spectacle cost nothing. It is fully indoors and air-conditioned, so it doubles as a heat or any-weather day.