Shopping in Dubai is one of the most favorite entertainments of tourists who come to the UAE. In the largest emirate of the country, you can buy everything: from perfumes to appliances, but not all goods are profitable and reliable to buy here.
It is worth going to Dubai for high-quality cosmetics, exotic fruits and dried fruits, various spices, cheap bags and suitcases, gold jewelry at the price of silver in SND and diamonds. Clothes in the UAE are sold with high quality, but you shouldn’t go here for branded items (outlets do not count) - their cost here does not differ from ours. The situation is the same with equipment - it makes no sense to buy it in Dubai not during the sales period.
Don't get carried away! Seeing discounts on fur coats or cheap coffee by weight, remember the prices for each kilogram of overweight at the airport.
Of course, shopping in one of the richest countries in the world is not cheap, but thanks to low taxes on imported products, shopping in Dubai is more affordable than in many European countries. Where do they buy quality things in the UAE? What is the difference between an outlet or a mall and which shopping centers in Dubai are really worth visiting? Everything you wanted to know about local shopping is in this article.
In the shopping and entertainment center, whose area is equal to half of Moscow, you can stay for a few days. Everything is here:
- The largest gold market - 220 stores;
- Theme park, with an area of 7600 m2;
- Fashion Island - 70 luxury brand stores;
- Children's entertainment center, which occupies 8000 m2;
- Several cinemas;
- Huge aquarium and much more.
You can talk about the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the world for a long time - we did this at.
The second largest shopping center in Dubai covers an area of 600,000 m2. There are boutiques of both elite brands - Debenhams, CK, Versace, D&G, as well as more budgetary H&M, Zara, etc. The Mall of the Emirates has a hypermarket with a huge range of fresh products, in addition, here you can have a delicious lunch in one of several dozen Cafe.
Advice! Expensive branded items are sold in stores located on the second floor of the shopping center, more affordable brands are on the first floor.
Ski Dubai Travelers like the Mall of the Emirates the most because of the wide variety of entertainment. So, it houses the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, Ski Dubai, with an area of 3,000 square meters, where 1,500 people can relax at the same time. Its snowboarding tracks, toboggan runs and ski trails are covered with artificial snow all year round, and the temperature is -5℃ throughout Ski Dubai, including the ice caves.
The Mall of the Emirates also has a cinema, several amusement parks and an art centre. In it you can play billiards and bowling, go on rides, visit a quest, play a few rounds of golf or relax in one of the spas. There is always a place for a car on one of the floors of the 3-level parking.
Note! There is a huge amount of air conditioning on the territory of the shopping center, which can make it cold inside.
You can find out which brands are represented in the Emirates Mall of Dubai, what sales await you during your holiday, as well as the location of all stores and outlets on the official website www.malloftheemirates.com.
- The shopping center is open from 10 to 22 from Sunday to Wednesday and until midnight on other days.
- Mall of the Emirates located at Sheikh Zayed Road, you can get there by metro, bus, car or taxi.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is not just a shopping center, it is a real landmark of the UAE. It does not differ in huge size or low prices, its highlight is the interior design. The most beautiful Mall of the country is named after the traveler Ibn Battuta and is divided into 6 zones that he visited: Egypt, China, Persia, etc. Each of the regions has its own symbols, presented in the form of fountains, sculptures or paintings - Ibn Battuta Mall you can get to know the culture of the Ancient East better.
Of course, people come to this shopping center not only for beauty, but also for shopping - this is one of the few places where quality items are presented at affordable prices. Apart from branded boutiques with the best clothes and shoes, tourists often visit stocks and outlets located on the ground floor of the shopping center, where you can buy goods from past seasons at a big discount. In addition, Ibn Battuta Mall has a Carrefour supermarket, the only Imax cinema in Dubai, several spas, bowling and karaoke, an amusement park, children's playrooms, many restaurants and cafes, and a delicious ice cream workshop. Parking at the mall is free.
Advice! Tourists advise everyone who has children to go shopping at the Mothercare discount center - prices here are lower than in domestic stores.
- Ibn Battuta Mall is open from 10 am to 10 pm from Sunday to Wednesday and from 10 am to 24 pm from Thursday to Saturday.
- He is in not far from the center of Dubai, at Jebel Ali Vilage, the metro stop of the same name passes along the red line of the second zone.
Find out the RATES or book any accommodation using this form
The dream of a shopaholic and the place of work of the best jewelers of the East - Wafi City Mall and its 230 boutiques and outlets attract more than 30 million visitors annually. Here you can buy both luxury brands like Chanel, Givenchy and Versaci, as well as mass-market goods: Zara, H&M and Bershka. In addition, the shopping center has 4 entertainment centers for the whole family, where you can have fun on the rides, hone your skills in bowling, billiards or golf, and go into space by solving all the mysteries of the X-Space quest. Carrefour is located on the ground floor.
Wafi City Mall is entirely decorated in the style of Ancient Egypt, every day at 21:30 there is a light show "Return of the Pharaoh", which is very popular with young children.
Note! There is covered parking on the territory of Wafi City Mall, but you can leave your car here for free only for two hours.
The work schedule in Wafi City Mall is the same as in other shopping centers in Dubai - you can come here for shopping from Sunday to Wednesday from 10 to 22¸ on other days - until 24.
- You can see the exact list of boutiques and sales dates on the shopping center website (www.wafi.com).
- Institution address– Oud Metha Road.
Marina Mall
Dubai Marina Mall is a large shopping and entertainment center located on the city's waterfront. by the address Sheikh Zayed Road. Among its competitors, it stands out for its calm and quiet atmosphere, the absence of queues and noisy crowds. Dubai Marina Mall has 160 outlets, including several inexpensive outlets, Patrizia Pepe and Miss Sixty boutiques, Nike, Adidas and Lacoste sports and casual wear discounts, home appliances and electronics stores, and a large Waitrose supermarket. Here you can find a lot of local products. From entertainment in Dubai Marina Mall, tourists are offered an ice rink, a cinema, a theme park and many restaurants.
Life hack! Outlets and malls in Dubai are popular not only among tourists, but also among local residents. To avoid the big crowds and enjoy the lack of queues in the stores, visit it during Ramadan.
Dubai Marina Mall is open every day from 10 to 23, on Thursday and Friday - until 24. You can get to the shopping center by metro, exit at the station of the same name, by bus or taxi. The list of presented brands and the names of the cafes of the shopping center can be found here - www.dubaimarinamall.com/.
Late time! Many hotels organize transfers to and from the largest malls in Dubai. If you want to use them or the buses of the shopping centers themselves, do not expect to leave at the latest of them - there is usually not enough space for everyone.
On a note: On which of the beaches of Dubai is it better to relax - see the review on.
Compare accommodation prices using this form
Outlet Village
One of the youngest outlets in Dubai has become a favorite place for shopping among budget travelers. It is here that you can find designer and branded items with discounts of up to 90%, buy cheap textiles and home decorations, have fun in the indoor park or relax in one of the cafes. The most popular brands sold by tourists at The Outlet Village are Michael Kros, New Balance, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss and Armani.
- Get to the outlet located at Sheikh Zayed Rd, you can take a free shuttle from major shopping centers or hotels.
- The Outlet Village Dubai is open every day, the work schedule is standard.
- The official website for more information about outlet shopping is www.theoutletvillage.ae.
Outlet Mall Dubai
If you want to find branded items at the lowest prices in the UAE, feel free to head to the Dubai Outlet Mall. It does not have luxurious cafes or individual boutiques with things from Gucci, but there is a huge selection of quality clothes and shoes left over from unsold collections. Unlike The Outlet Village, going shopping at Dubai Outlet Mall, you will not be able to buy luxury brand clothes. Instead, the shopping center presents a lot of mass-market goods at affordable prices, in addition to which there are profitable offer about the sale of every second or third unit in the check for free.
Traveler Recommendations! Lovers of rich aromas should visit the Arabic perfume boutique on the top floor of the outlet - here you can buy excellent perfumes at a discount of up to 50%. Also pay attention to leather shoes and accessories sold on the second floor.
- Dubai Outlet Mall is located on the outskirts of the city, the exact address Dubai Al Ain Road.
- There are free buses to the outlet, but you can also take a taxi.
- The work schedule is standard, the official website is www.dubaioutletmall.com.
Shopping in Dubai is an exciting and sometimes very profitable activity. Spend time on vacation with pleasure and benefit. Big discounts for you!
What the Dubai Mall looks like from the outside and inside - see the video review.
Related posts:
Shopping in Dubai has always been considered one of the best in the world. And not in vain: such a number of huge shops, malls, as here, you will not often meet. What attracts both sellers and buyers to Dubai?·
- First of allattractive retail prices, the best goods of the world's largest companies are cheaper in Dubai than in the country of origin, and all because Dubai is an open port with low import duties;
- · Dubai has a huge variety of goods from the most famous brands in the world;
- · Finally, Dubai shopping centers are designed to make anyone who goes there feel like an important person: service and service here are on the verge of fantasy.
In shopping and entertainment complexes in Dubai, shops intersect with cafes and restaurants, fitness rooms, tropical gardens, beauty salons, playgrounds and cinemas. It is unlikely that you will be able to relax in them ... There are too many things to go around, see, try and, of course, buy.
Are you going shopping in Dubai? Introducing six of the most famous shopping centers in the resort capital of the UAE.
1 .
Dubai Mall(The Dubai Mall)- a huge shopping and entertainment complex, covering an area of 50 football fields. A must visit and included in all sightseeing tours in Dubai
Dubai Mall located in the most prestigious square kilometer in the world, in the Downtown quarter, next to the tallest skyscraper in the world - Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower).
Among the more than 1,200 shops of this wonderful complex, you can visit:
- · the world's largest gold market (220 stores), we note that gold in Dubai is considered the cheapest in the world,
- · department store "Galeries Lafayette" (Galeries Lafayette), where you can buy clothes from the best French and international designers,
- · Fashion Island - 70 haute couture stores of elite world brands, including: Versace, Roberto Covalli, Galliano, Burberry.
- · Candylicious, the world's largest sweet tooth shop - sweets from all over the planet are collected here.
Stores in Dubai Mall not the only entertainment. Here you can visit many entertainment venues and theme parks:
- · Children's City - KidZania Park. Here, children from the age of 3 can "try on" any profession, plunge into the world of adults using the example of a real city. Your child can try himself in any of more than 70 professions, earn money on his own (KidZo) and spend it on a variety of entertainment. A whole day in this city of childhood will fly by for a child like one moment.
- · Theme park computer games and attractions "Republic of Sega" (SEGA REPUBLIC) for fans of computer games and attractions. "Republic of Sega" divided into 5 thematic zones: Adventure Zone, Cyber pop Zone, Speed Zone, Sport Zone and Redemption Zone. In each of the zones there is entertainment for guests of all ages.
- · An Olympic size ice skating rink on the first level of the mall, where you can take a break from the heat and the sun.
- · Giant Aquarium. The aquarium replaces part of the walls and ceilings in the mall, creating a unique view of the marine life right from the premises of the mall. Viewing walls and ceilings fascinate hundreds of thousands of views of tourists, as about 30 thousand underwater inhabitants of a wide variety of sizes, colors and species live inside the aquarium.
- · "Grove" - a street with a retractable roof, "a corner of nature indoors." Fountains, greenery, flower decorations and lighting give this place a special touch.
- · Singing Fountains. The unique and largest fountain system in the world. The water jets of the fountain reach 150 meters in height. Amazing lighting, which is provided by about six thousand lamps and 25 colored spotlights, as well as musical accompaniment, gathers daily at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, next to the Dubai Mall, crowds of admiring tourists and local residents.
2.
Mall of the Emirates ( Mall Of The Emiratesfamous for its indoor ski resort Sky Dubai ( Ski Dubai ) with ski slopes 400 meters long. In addition, here you can ride a bobsled, snowboard and sleigh, visit an ice cave and relax in a restaurant under the fir trees. Two dozen giant air conditioners keep the temperature at -2°C. Snow cannons with a capacity of 6,000 tons of snow per day maintain a layer of snow 70 cm high.
AT Mall of the Emirates you can find an incredible variety of women's, men's and children's clothing and footwear stores: from exclusive boutiques to inexpensive youth clothing stores. There are several shops famous brands which can no longer be found anywhere else in Dubai.
In addition to clothes and shoes, this shopping center sells bags, watches, jewelry from various companies, household goods (from accessories to furniture) and electrical goods, toys, books and much more.
For children in Mall of the Emirates is the largest indoor amusement park in the region. In addition to a large number of rides, slot machines, slides, swings, sports equipment, there is a bowling alley and billiards.
In addition, the complex also has a cinema with 14 halls.
Do you want to walk around the Mall of the Emirates right now? Watch the video.
3.
Wafi City Mall) - This mall is decorated in the Egyptian style, its roof is crowned with pyramids similar to Egyptian ones.
Wafi Mall one of the really expensive stores specializes in designer boutiques for expensive clothes and jewelry.
This shopping center is complemented by an oriental bazaar with the most exotic goods - incense, spices and spices, national clothes and jewelry, dishes and household utensils, carpets and furniture, everything that will make you feel like you are in a traditional oriental bazaar. An open-air Arabic restaurant is located in the courtyard of the Oriental Bazaar.
4.
Ibn Batuta Shopping Mall ( Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall— the most beautiful mall in Dubai, both tourists and residents of the United Arab Emirates love to visit it.
This shopping complex got its name in honor of the Arab traveler Ibn Batuta, who lived in XIV century. The shopping center has 6 pavilions associated with certain countries visited by Ibn Batuta: Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, China. Each zone is decorated in the national spirit of its country. It turns out not just a shopping trip, but a real trip around the world!
5.
Bur Juman) – this shopping arcade is the hub of the Dubai Shopping Festival, during which you can do a lot of bargain shopping.
In you can buy:
- designer clothes,
- Sunglasses,
- famous brand watches
- perfume,
- stylish household goods,
- electronics (cameras, phones, video cameras, iPods, etc.).
Of course, the list is far from complete, because Burjuman has more than 300 prestigious stores and the range of goods in them is huge.
Burjuman one of the very first Dubai malls, there are never crowds of buyers here, it is very spacious and not crowded. Interesting design and calm atmosphere are not conducive to spontaneous purchases. People often come here just to admire the interior and at the same time take a walk around the trading floors.
6.
Deira City Center ( Deira City Centre). Its galleries are closed in an endless ring and everything is arranged so cunningly that a person who has looked here to buy just a toothbrush spends the whole day here. And he leaves it only at 10 pm, just before closing, with a whole bunch of completely unplanned purchases. O in this shopping center you can often hear that it is here that the most affordable prices for all groups of goods are compared to other malls. It is not as pompous as, for example, the famous Dubai Mall or Ibn Batuta, but it is just as convenient for shopping as these shopping centers .Elite-class brands like Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Christian Dior, Dolce and Gabbana in Deira City are presented more modestly than in other malls, but here you can find a large selection of inexpensive and youthful brands.
AT Deira City Center there is a whole complex of entertainment for children - Magic Planet. toy Railway carries small passengers through tunnels, across the savannah, through the thicket of the jungle and past the real waterfall! For those who are older - a lot of video games, automatic bowling alleys and a mini-golf course. The entrance is free.
Important information! Participate in the joint action Tourister.Ru and Booking.com. You will receive a 4% refund of the cost of booking a hotel on Booking.com. Read more at.
The United Arab Emirates today is popular not only as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, but also as a wonderful place for quality and diverse shopping. And, of course, its center is the most Big City Emirates - Dubai. It would not be an exaggeration to say that in Dubai you can find and buy absolutely everything, from souvenirs, cosmetics and perfumes to clothes and shoes from the world's best designers and new electronics. Athletes and car enthusiasts, housewives and fashionistas, art connoisseurs and collectors of antiques will find goods to their liking here. And another distinctive feature of shopping in Dubai is that it is a duty-free zone, where the tax on imported products is only 4%. Naturally, nothing is given away for a gift, but you can buy something extraordinary and exclusive.
In this article, we will talk about what you can really spend money on in Dubai, talk about the best shopping centers, shops and markets in the city, give some tips on shopping in the United Arab Emirates, and also touch on the issue of value added tax refund.
What to buy in Dubai?
First of all, it should be said that among the huge range of goods you can choose something that will please you personally, and something that can serve as a wonderful gift for someone close, relatives, friends, acquaintances or colleagues. work. The main thing is not to fuss and approach the matter wisely, especially when it comes to buying jewelry and jewelry.
Jewelry and jewels
Jewelry is one of the most popular items bought in Dubai. This is exactly what many people come here for. Places for the sale of such products here simply do not count. If we talk about gold, then it is sold both in specialized stores and in trading shops. On sale there are jewelry made in modern style and traditional, characteristic Eastern culture; made by local craftsmen and the best jewelers in the world.
But in addition to a huge selection of gold, you can find products with precious stones such as ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond or pearl, the extraction of which has become popular among locals since ancient times.
National clothes
Especially popular are magnificent cashmere shawls, made either only from natural cashmere, or from it, but with a small proportion of silk. A little simpler, but no less attractive, cotton and woolen shawls, which can be a great gift.
There is also great demand for items of national Arab clothing, such as shaila and abaya for women or khutra and kandura for men. You can find both everyday or home clothes, as well as formal and weekend clothes. Hand-embroidered national robes are especially beautiful. Moreover, you can not only buy what you like, but also order personal tailoring.
Pillows and carpets
In what eastern country do not sell carpets and pillows? Arabic carpets, for example, are world famous for their first-class quality. They can be either factory made or self made as well as many colors. But the pillows are in no way inferior to them either in quality or in variety. In case you're wondering, there are even special pads to hold the doors open - they're usually triangular in shape with sand inside. These pillows are also very beautiful and unusual.
Daggers
Real antique daggers are sold in antique shops, but they are, of course, not cheap. There are also quite decent "replicas" made "antique" - they can be found in souvenir shops, and their prices are much lower. But the original is the original - it's already a matter of taste. By the way, daggers can be made in different styles, i.e., they can be made in different regions. For example, a red scabbard and a handle made of antelope horn are a sign that the dagger is Yemenite. And if the dagger is distinguished by a silver finish, then its homeland is Oman.
Perfumes and Incense
This is another popular product category. You should know that Arabic perfumery differs from European perfumery - it is made exclusively on oil, without alcohol impurities. And essential oils give great durability to these perfumes. Here, by the way, we can give good advice: Apply Arabic perfume only on the skin, not on clothes, otherwise oil stains will remain on it.
You can also purchase individual perfumes - a local perfumer will listen to all your wishes, and then prepare a special fragrance. But this can only be done in market shops. But in stores you can find perfumes of the most famous brands.
Incense is presented in the form of small pieces of wood or soft balls. Pieces of wood, called "bakhoor", are usually simply placed in the place that needs to be filled with aroma, and that's it. But if you decide to buy balls, then know that they need to be heated using special molds for this, which are sold in the same place as the incense itself.
Coffee and coffee accessories
In Dubai, you can buy Arabic ground coffee called qahwa. Almost always, cardamom is added to it, because of which it acquires a specific bitter aftertaste.
Coffee accessories too popular item. Among them, one can note antique coffee pots (but this is only if you are a coffee lover and will really brew it) or brass coffee pots, which perfectly serve as interior decor.
And as a cool gift, a “set” of a coffee pot and coffee or an Arabic thermos decorated with Arabic-style ornaments is suitable.
Smoking accessories
Smoking accessories include hookahs, pipes and, of course, tobacco itself. Many pipes are made of clay and wood - such pipes are called miduach. All of them are made by hand, thanks to which they acquire a sophisticated look. Tubes can be found in supermarkets, shopping centers and retail shops.
Hookahs of all kinds are also sold there, from very simple and nondescript to festive and stand out from the crowd. Moreover, there are hookahs that are designed for their intended use, and there are those that perform only the function of decoration.
Souvenirs from Dubai
The most famous souvenir from the UAE is a camel - its image can be found at every step: on plates, packages for sweets, postcards, fridge magnets, etc. There are wooden, leather, fur and even chocolate camels.
Along with camels, amazing sand paintings under glass can be noted, which are called “Seven Sands”, which means “Seven Sands”, since these paintings are created using seven colors of sand brought from each of the seven emirates.
As for the souvenirs already familiar to us, these are all kinds of magnets, postcards, key rings, figurines, figurines, paintings and much more.
Sweets
Not to mention oriental sweets, speaking of an eastern country, is simply unacceptable. Sweet shops are located in Dubai at every turn. There you will find dates, and sherbet, and halva, and Turkish delight and countless other products, many of which you have not even heard of. If you have a sweet tooth, then such shops will become an inexhaustible source of pleasure for you. If not, then you can just buy some sweet set that you will not be ashamed to give to work colleagues or one of your relatives.
Buying a fur coat in Dubai
Despite the fact that fur coats are not in great demand among Arab women, they are one of the most frequently purchased goods by foreigners. You can find fur coats in Dubai both in the largest shopping centers and in ordinary market stalls. Although, it is not recommended to buy a fur coat in the markets.
Prices in stores cannot be called low, but still they are significantly lower than the prices for fur coats in Russian stores. As a rule, the price tag will depend on the length of the product, fur, brand and quality. For example, a mink coat costs about 3-6 thousand dollars, but do not be afraid, because in a branded boutique you can bargain properly and get discounts of up to 30% and even more!
branded items
For many years now, tourists have been going to Dubai to buy things from the most famous brands in the world. Walking around the shops and malls in Dubai, you can buy quality items - sneakers, a sports or business suit, an excellent down jacket, a dress, shoes, boots, accessories and anything else. True, prices for clothes, shoes and accessories here will be at least one and a half times higher than in Russia. I am glad that various promotions and sales are often held in company stores and boutiques.
What else can you buy?
In addition to what we have already considered, in Dubai you can buy a lot of other goods: wicker furniture and other interior items, antiques, household appliances, fruits, teas, spices, cosmetics, accessories and even a car. So you can be sure that you will certainly find what you need, and if you don’t need anything yet, you will definitely be interested in something, because, as you know, appetite comes with eating.
It's time to talk about where all this is sold. And first of all, we will look at the shops in Dubai.
The best shops in Dubai
It is already a well-established opinion among many people that Dubai's shops are the best in the world. Like it or not, it is not for us to judge, but there is certainly some truth in this, because it is in this city that the trendsetters of world fashion open their stores. And among the goods presented in the stores there is everything: shoes and clothes, fur and jewelry, bags and accessories, souvenirs and antiques, perfumes and cosmetics, etc.
The most famous shopping areas are:
- Deira area, where Baniyas and Nasser squares are located
- Al Maktoum Hospital Road
- Sabha street
- Naif street
- Rikka Road
- Bur Dubai area
- Al-Karama District
- Al Fahidi Street
- Dyyafa street
And now about the stores themselves (below we will name the stores by product groups and indicate where the best of them are located).
Shoe stores. Many shoe stores are located in shopping centers such as Dubai Mall and Deira City Center Mall - they sell good shoes, but are designed for the average buyer. In the shopping center "Wafi Shopping Mall" there are shops selling exclusive and designer shoes.
Company stores. Stores of famous brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Pierre Cardin, Zara, Waikiki, Victoria's Secret and many others are located on the shopping streets we mentioned above, and also in shopping malls, among which Dubai Mall is the most popular.
Jewelry stores. For jewelry, jewelry and decorations, it is best to go, of course, to shops. Many stores selling this type of goods are located at the Gold Souk, the Gold and Diamond Park and the Dubai Mall shopping center.
Electronics stores. Electronics and Appliances- this is another group of goods for the purchase of which we strongly recommend heading to stores. You will find many such salons and shops (such as Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Apple, etc.) on Nasser Square, in the Deira district, in the Dubai Old Souk market, in the Al-Karama area, on Al-Fahidi Road, on Sabha Street, as well as in the Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Burjuman and others.
Fur shops. You will find a huge number of shops selling fur coats and other fur products from world and local manufacturers in Bayanis and Nasser squares in the Deira region. More specifically, for fur coats and furs, you should go to the shopping centers "Deira Tower", "Baniyas Building", "Dubai Tower", "Landmark Plaza Hotel", "Al Futtaim Tower", "Sheikh Latif Building", " Al Owais Business Tower", "Twin Towers", "Crystal Building", "Baniyas Tower".
Children's shops. In Dubai, among others, you can find specialized children's stores, where goods are intended for children and teenagers. Therefore, if you need to buy something for your beloved kids, feel free to head to the Deira area and look for stores like "Baby Shop", "Day-Today" or "LuLu". Of course, you can find others - you just need to visit large shopping complexes such as Dubai Mall, Rif Mall, Mall of The Emirates, etc.
It will not be superfluous to mention the shops that are located at the Dubai airport. In fact, the shops located here represent one large shopping complex with an area of 10 thousand square meters. This complex consists of two parts: the first part is designed for arriving passengers and occupies a smaller area, the second part is designed for those who depart from the city and occupies a larger area. It is very important that the prices here differ by an order of magnitude from the prices at other airports, and they differ in a favorable direction for the buyer. You can buy clothes, shoes, sports equipment, perfumes and cosmetics, accessories, souvenirs, alcohol and much more in Dubai airport stores.
The best shopping centers in Dubai
Before proceeding to the consideration of shopping centers, it will not be superfluous to say that they amaze visitors not only with a huge variety of goods, but also with their appearance— many shopping centers in Dubai resemble real palaces, which makes walking around them much more pleasant and exciting. And in almost all malls there is an opportunity to have a great rest: sit on a bench, drink a refreshing cocktail in a cafe, have a light snack or a hearty meal in a restaurant, go to the cinema, ride a carousel, take part in some kind of competition or quiz. For this reason, shopping in Dubai turns not just into a shopping trip, but an exciting and fun pastime, which is not a pity to spend the whole day.
So, the best shopping centers in Dubai:
The largest shopping complex not only in Dubai, but throughout the world - covers an area of 350 thousand square meters! A special pride of this pier is a huge aquarium, inside which you can walk through the tunnel and watch the marine inhabitants, as well as a four-level waterfall descending through all levels of the complex. Dubai Mall is located in the prestigious Downtown Burj Khalifa area.
One of the newest malls in Dubai. It occupies an area of 350,000 sq. m., where there are more than 160 boutiques and stores of the most famous world brands: Duchamps, Miss Sixty, Folli Follie, Sephora, Nautica, Cole Haan , Paul & Shark and others, as well as a grocery supermarket and a store selling home goods. The Dubai Marina Mall is located in the Dubai Marina area.
This shopping complex, as the name suggests, is an outlet - an establishment selling clothes and shoes from past collections. Here you will find stores of such companies as Massino Dutti, Jil Sander, Elie Tahari, Anne Valerie Hash, Noyomi and many others (more than 240 in total). There are also restaurants, cafes and attractions. The mall is located near the Deira area.
On sale: clothes, shoes, accessories, furs, jewelry, electronics, goods for children. There are about 400 shops, a cinema, an amusement park, cafes and restaurants on the territory of the mall. There is also a famous ski complex "Ski Dubai", where you can go skiing and snowboarding right in the middle of the desert. Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange 4, Al Barsha.
We will provide only brief background information about other shopping malls in Dubai, since they all specialize in the sale of almost all groups of goods, almost every one has something to do and entertain, so there is no need to describe each mall in detail need. Anything remarkable we will definitely take into account in the description. However, by clicking on the links of the shopping center, you will find more complete information about it - description, photos, location, ways to get there and much more.
Wafi City Mall. On sale: only branded clothing, accessories, electronics and jewelry. There is an entertainment center. Address: Al Garhoud Road.
Ibn Battuta Mall. On sale: shoes, clothes, electronics, household appliances, household goods. There are restaurants, cafes, cinemas and many other places for recreation and entertainment. Address: Jebel Ali Village.
Emirates Towers. On sale: clothes, shoes, accessories, electronics, souvenirs, goods for children, jewelry. The building of the mall houses a hotel, office space, and entertainment venues. Address: Sheikh Zayed Road.
Burjuman Centre. On sale: goods for children, household goods, cosmetics, perfumes, electronics, accessories, shoes, clothing and other goods. There are over 300 shops and boutiques in total. Address: Trade Center Rd.
Dubai Duty Free. On sale: perfumery, cosmetics, tobacco and alcoholic products, printed materials, clothing, footwear, accessories, goods for children, photo and video equipment, electronics. Address: Dubai International Airport.
Karama Centre. On sale: clothes, shoes, optics, accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, household goods, souvenirs. Address: 18 B Street, Al Karama.
Jumaira Plaza. On sale: clothes, shoes, souvenirs, accessories, household goods, electronics. Address: Jumeirah Rd.
Al Ghurair City. On sale: household appliances, electronics, printed matter, jewelry and decorations, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, shoes, accessories. Over 200 stores in total. Address: Al Ghurair Center Deira.
Deira City Center Mall. On sale: goods for children and teenagers, shoes and clothes, souvenirs, jewelry and decorations, sports and travel goods, electronics, household goods. Address: Al Ithihad Road.
Mercato Shopping Mall. On sale: clothes, shoes, goods for children and teenagers, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry and decorations, accessories, interior items, household goods, electronics. Address: Jumeirah Beach Rd.
Abraj. On sale: clothes, shoes, furs, leather. Address: Sabha Rd, Deira.
Al Bustan Centre. On sale: clothes, shoes, goods for children, household goods, electronics, textiles. There is an entertainment center and attractions, restaurants and cafes. Address: Al Nahda Rd.
Al Mamzar. On sale: perfumes, cosmetics, clothes, shoes, electronics, jewelry and ornaments, leather and furs, souvenirs and antiques. Address: Al Mamzar Beach.
Gold and Diamond Park. On sale: jewelry, jewelry, ornaments. There are several workshops where jewelry is made to order. Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, 13E.
Crown Plaza Dubai. On sale: clothes, shoes, antiques, souvenirs, cosmetics, perfumes, leather, furs, carpets, printed matter. There are more than 60 boutiques and shops in total. There is also a hairdresser, beauty salon, travel agency, art gallery. Address: Center Plaza Dubai.
Al Manal. On sale: clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, embroidery. There are many markets nearby. Address: Deira Street.
Al Mulla Plaza. On sale: goods for women, electronics. There are more than 30 shops in total. There is a studio, an entertainment center. Address: Al Alettihad Road.
Detailed information For shopping malls in Dubai, see the following publication:
Opening hours of shops and shopping centers in Dubai
And when we start talking about shopping malls and stores in Dubai, it should be said about the mode of operation of these establishments. As a rule, all shopping establishments in Dubai work on approximately the same schedule: they open at 10 am and close at 22 pm. Some shops and malls may be open until midnight. But also keep in mind that Friday is a shortened working day - outlets open at 16:00 and work until 22:00. The only exception concerns "Dubai duty free» at the airport - it works 24 hours 7 days a week.
The best markets in Dubai
Dubai markets are open almost seven days a week (only sometimes they close on Friday and Saturday), starting from 8 am and ending at 19 pm, and the lunch break is three hours from 13:00 to 16:00. This, of course, may recall the European order, but we must not forget that we are talking about the Arab markets, which are very different from those that can be found in Europe. In the markets of Dubai there is always vanity, noisy, sellers shout in all directions, inviting buyers, and there are so many goods that the eyes run in all directions. However, it should be borne in mind that the markets here have their own focus, and each of them sells its own groups of goods.
Deira Old Market (Deira area)
This market is also known as the “Spice Market”, which reflects its specifics to the greatest extent and corresponds to the image of a true oriental bazaar. Its air is saturated with the aroma of spices and incense, which you will find here in huge quantities. In addition to them, dried herbs and fruits are on sale. All this is sold both at retail and wholesale.
Deira Covered Market (Deira area)
Specializes in the sale of clothing and fabrics. Here you will find a lot of everything that belongs to these groups of goods, and at very tempting prices, markedly different from the stores.
Gold Souk (Deira area)
The Gold Souk is a real attraction in Dubai. Some people come to the Emirates only to do shopping here, the purpose of which is to buy gold, precious stones and jewelry, which are sold in more than three hundred shops and shops. In the Gold Market you can easily find gold, pearls different types, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, diamonds and many other stones.
The gold market is divided into Old and New. The first one sells products that are more traditional for eastern countries, and the second one is more modern and fashionable. Among both of them there are works of local jewelers and creations of famous designers.
Murdish Bazaar (Deira District)
Located near the Covered Market. It differs mainly in that there is a wholesale trade, due to which the cost of goods is reduced. As for the assortment, next to clothes and shoes you can see fruits and vegetables, and next to electronics and household appliances - interior items and auto parts, in short, everything your heart desires.
Textile Market (Bar Dubai)
The textile market is located in the historical center of the city and is one of the oldest in Dubai. For the most part, all sorts of fabrics are sold here: silks, chintz, brocade, cotton, cashmere, etc. You can buy national clothes and even order their tailoring.
Souk Karama Market (Al-Karama District)
Another market, which is located in ancient places, because once there was an old city here. The main products here are "replicas" of watches and bags of famous brands, toys, household appliances, souvenirs, gifts, electronics, clothes, shoes, household goods, sports goods and many other products designed for the general consumer. And given that the area itself is not very rich, the prices here are reasonable. Often there are sales, which allows you to save a lot.
Grocery market (Al-Manara area)
This is exactly the place where you should go to buy vegetables and fruits, of which there are a great many. However, the local sellers try to sell in bulk. For example, you can buy one box of delicious oranges for the money that you spend in the store for just a kilogram. But, of course, if you need a kilogram or a couple of oranges, then you will be sold that amount without any problems. The same goes for everything else.
Fish market (Deira area)
In fact, this is a huge pavilion where there are counters with all kinds of seafood: many types of fish, shellfish, shrimp, lobsters, lobsters, squid, crabs, etc. If you wish, you can also clean the purchased fish here. By the way, you can buy it by the piece, but small fish are sold at least two kilograms each.
Automotive Market (Al Awir District)
Huge car market. Located outside the city in an industrial area. You won’t find cheap cars here, but you can admire (or buy, if funds allow) cars of such brands as Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, Hummer and many others. If you search, you can find something rare. And at the Goldenbells auction, which is also held here, you can manage to buy a car of a famous brand in excellent condition at a very attractive price. For more information about Dubai Markets, please see the following publication:
Dubai markets, as well as shops and malls, offer their visitors a wide range of goods. If you have free money, you can buy a lot of things and return home with a few suitcases of new things. And in order for shopping to be a success, we bring to your attention some practical tips on this topic.
- Before you start spending money, visit several shopping centers and walk around the markets to ask the price and understand what and where it will be more profitable to buy.
- At the beginning and at the end of the month, the points of sale are packed with locals, as this is the time for receiving salaries. Try to choose the middle of the month for shopping.
- The best time to shop in Dubai are two shopping festivals: Dubai Shopping Festival (26 December 2018 to 27 January 2019) and Dubai Summer Surprises (22 June to 4 August 2018).
- For less expensive items, it's better to have cash, as this will give you a chance to bargain and pay less.
- Always and everywhere bargain, try to communicate positively and smile more, thus speaking about your benevolent disposition.
- If you are interested in any product, be sure to ask about its assortment, because in Dubai they almost never put everything that is in stock on display windows and counters.
- If you buy electronics, remember that warranty documents must be stamped.
- One of the best places to buy souvenirs is the souvenir shop at the Dubai Museum.
- For security reasons, do not carry all the money you have with you - it is better to have only the amount that you need specifically today, and leave the rest in the hotel safe.
- Carry money and valuables in your inner pockets, closer to your body, so as not to become a victim of pickpockets.
These tips will make the shopping process much more pleasant and save you from unnecessary problems and troubles.
Sales in Dubai 2019
If you want to catch the lowest price period in Dubai, then there is no better time than the legendary shopping and entertainment fairs: Dubai Summer Surprises and the Dubai Shopping Festival.
The "Shopping Festival", which began in 1996, has managed to turn into a good tradition that attracts gambling fans from all over the world. "Summer Surprises" is a little younger than its brother, it was first organized in 1998. The festival's mega-sales, lasting for ten weeks, are attended by most of the largest shopping centers. The event is organized by the government of Dubai itself, which has brought together many private partner companies under its wing. During these global festival fairs, merchants are offering discounts of up to 70% on their products! In addition, in addition to commercial and consumer interests, tourists are attracted by many different entertainment programs and competitions, which invite showmen, singers and artists from all over the world. A whole volcano of unforgettable emotions erupts over the city when the general celebration begins, including the most spectacular performances, bullfights, horse races and many other events. And the evening skies in the Persian Gulf are illuminated by magnificent fireworks with multi-colored lights.
According to an established tradition, in 2019 the fair runs from December 27, 2018 to January 27, 2019. More than 70 key shopping malls and 6,000 individual stores took part in the events. Discounts on these holidays grew up to 70%!
The Winter Festival is not the only reason to go shopping in Dubai. In summer, no less attractive festival program "Summer Surprises" awaits you. This shopping festival has been held in the UAE since 1998 during the whole month of Ramadan. It is called one of the most significant trade and entertainment events in the entire Persian Gulf. The main task of the festival is to attract tourists for the summer period. The program of "Summer Surprises" consists of ten "surprise weeks", each devoted to its own theme - cooking, art, flowers, adventure.
The main thing that guests “peck” on is incredible discounts, global ubiquitous sales. Discounts range from 25 to 50, and even up to 70%. As part of the event, pop stars perform, various colorful performances, parades and exhibitions are held. One of the main slogans is "More entertainment for children", which means, in addition to adult shopping, a wide range of different children's activities.
The autumn time in Dubai attracts those who are not indifferent to the jewelry art. From the end of November to the beginning of December, every year there comes the time of the international jewelry week, which gathers about two hundred participants in the jewelry industry from all over the world, including large companies and small enterprises. This jewelry week will be held for the twentieth time. It will run from the ninth to the twelfth of December.
And finally, as mentioned at the beginning, we will touch upon the issue of value added tax refund, because in many countries, for example, in Thailand, China or Germany, it is possible to return from 7% to 23% VAT on purchases when leaving. How is the situation in the United Arab Emirates?
Tax Free, or VAT refund in Dubai
The issue of VAT refund or Tax-Free, as it is also called, is very relevant today for many travelers. Until recently, due to low import duties in the UAE, this system was not possible, however, since November 2018, VAT refunds have become available at the three largest airports in the country, since December - at other airports, as well as in seaports and at land maritime stations. To apply for Tax-Free, the amount of purchases in stores registered in the system must be at least 250 dirhams.
What is the eastern country without trade. And thanks to a competent taxation policy, trade in the Emirates is flourishing and Dubai is not in vain called the trading capital of the Middle East. There are a lot of shopping centers (malls), there are more than 30 of them in Dubai. These are entire cities with huge children's entertainment areas, cinemas, skating rinks, waterfalls, aquariums and even ski slopes, large food courts and of course shops. The world's most famous brands seek to open stores in the Emirates, in addition to solvent and shopping-loving locals, millions of tourists come here to shop. Mall areas are huge and therefore general advice– all malls have information islands where you can get a booklet with a map of the shopping center, a list of shops, cafes, restaurants and much more useful information. In large centers there are books in several languages, including Russian. There are signs at all levels and at every intersection, and you will quickly find the place you need and will not waste time. Remember the number of the block where you entered from if you are going to exit through the same entrance.
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall (Dubai Mall)- a grandiose and luxurious shopping center, until 2013 it was considered the largest in the world. One day is not enough to go around this mall. Here you can see almost all the brands and brands of the world that you know and the same number that you do not know.
But shopping is not the only entertainment in the Dubai Mall. One of the grandiose structures of the Dubai Mall is the aquarium, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest indoor aquarium. His aquarium is amazing in its scale, three outer walls 8 m high and almost 33 m wide can be seen completely free of charge, a tunnel passes through the aquarium, where you can see marine life very close. Above the aquarium is the entrance to the underwater zoo, where exotic inhabitants of the underwater world are represented.
Be sure to find the artificial waterfall "Pearl Divers" - photographs do not convey greatness, a water wall on all four levels, figures of swimmers flying down, made of fiberglass, which effectively shimmer in a variety of colors both in sunlight and in artificial night illumination.
For children, the KidZania entertainment and educational center was built here, this is a whole town that has its own currency, children can try themselves in different professions here and get money for it, which they can spend right there on souvenirs.
SEGA Republic Theme Park on an area of almost 8000 sq.m. with 5 zones for different ages will impress fans of attractions and games.
Also in the Dubai Mall you will find a cinema with 22 cinema halls, an Olympic-sized skating rink, many cafes and restaurants. Near the mall, there are performances of the world's largest musical fountain, as well as the entrance to the observation deck of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa.
- Where is? - Doha St.
- How to get there? - the nearest metro station is Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall, and walk along the long passage to the mall.
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates (Mall of the Emirates)- was the largest shopping center in Dubai until the Dubai Mall was built. The highlight of the center is definitely Ski Dubai, a ski resort in the middle of the desert, where the temperature is maintained at 1-6 degrees below zero. The area of the complex, which is part of the Mall of the Emirates is 22,500 square meters, there is a 60-meter mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty and a 90-meter track for snowboarders. The lift is working. The adjacent territory to the slope with an area of 3 thousand m² of slopes Snow Park - a play area - includes various toboggan runs, ice caves, rock climbing ledges and a 3D cinema. Winter clothes, skis and snowboards are included in the price.
There are also about 400 different shops, a Cinestar cinema, gaming zones, a bowling center, as well as many cafes and restaurants.
- Where is? - Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange 4, Al Barsha
- How to get there? - metro station: Mall of the Emirates, red line. The passage leads directly to the mall. Buses 93, F30, F33.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall (Ibn Battuta Mall)- in our opinion the most unusual shopping center in Dubai. It attracts tourists with its unusual architecture and design. It got its name in honor of the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta, who, according to fairy tales, is also known to us as Sinbad the Sailor. Unlike most shopping centers, Ibn Battuta mall is one-story, divided into 6 zones according to the countries where Ibn Battuta has been, walking through the center, visitors can travel to 6 countries in 1 day! These are pavilions dedicated to India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, Andalusia and China. All pavilions are decorated in the style that was characteristic of these countries in the 14th century, when a traveler visited them.
Each pavilion has its own attraction. In the India pavilion, for example, it is a huge Elephant clock. In Chinese - a boat measuring 25 meters, assembled directly in the pavilion, which stands in the middle of the fountain. In Persia - a large mechanical clock with human figures. The Tunisia pavilion gives the impression that you are on a medieval shopping street open air. The Egyptian zone is decorated with frescoes depicting ancient temples. In the part dedicated to Andalusia you will find replicas of the Alhambra fountains.
As in all malls in Dubai, in Ibn Battuta Mall you will find many shops, children's entertainment, you can visit the cinema, cafes, restaurants and much more.
Do not forget your camera, here you will definitely find what to photograph.
- Where is? - Sheikh Zayed Road, near Jebel Ali Village.
- How to get there? - by metro to the Ibn Battuta station of the same name.
Deira City Center
Deira City Center (Deira city center) - this shopping complex can be called a veteran of the Dubai malls, it was opened in 1996 and for a long time remained the largest in Dubai and is still popular and loved by shopaholics for affordable prices and simplicity of architecture. Especially convenient for those living in the Deira area, because. other large malls are far away. The shops are designed for a wide range of consumers, but there are also luxury brands. Also in the City Center there are many cozy cafes and restaurants, a children's entertainment center and a cinema.
- Where is? - Deira area, 8th Street, near Sheik Rashid Road
- How to get there? - the Deira City Center metro station of the same name on the red line.
Features of shopping in the UAE. The country is famous for its diverse and inexpensive shopping!
What should you buy in the UAE?
If everything is more or less clear with shopping in Western European countries, then before traveling to exotic countries or countries with completely different traditions and way of life, a fair question arises: what should you bring home from there? Knowing what goods the UAE is famous for is necessary for tourists to calculate the amount of luggage and the amount of money allocated for purchases. So what do travelers buy in Dubai? In addition to the clothing of global affordable and luxury brands, which can be purchased, probably, anywhere in the world, there are enough authentic goods in the Emirates that you can decorate the interior or give to friends. First of all, these are such attributes of oriental life as carpets, pillows, hookahs and accessories for them. Women will enjoy a large selection of fur coats, jewelry, perfumes and incense. Returning from a trip, you can call guests and treat them with coffee and sweets brought from Dubai, as well as show them a real Arab dagger or national costume.
Where could I buy?
Experienced shop tourists, once in Dubai, first of all go to Deira - one of the oldest districts of the city, where there are a lot of medium and small shops, as well as well-known markets. Many outlets are located on streets such as Rikka Road, Diyafa, Sabha and Al Fahidi. Also, many interesting purchases can be made in the areas of Bur Dubai and Al Karama.
Shoes
If you decide to buy shoes, then your route will depend on how much you are willing to pay for a pair of shoes. If you prefer good shoes at an adequate price, then be sure to visit the Dubai Mall and Deira City Center Mall. For those who love and can afford designer or exclusive shoes, there is a reason to visit Wafi Shopping Mall.
clothing
On any of the shopping streets mentioned above, as well as in absolutely every shopping center in Dubai, you are sure to find stores of world-famous brands of sports (Adidas, Nike, etc.) and casual (Waikiki, Mango, Berjka, Zara and etc.) clothes.
Jewels and decorations
In whatever country you are vacationing, remember that buying jewelry on the street is highly undesirable, and the UAE is no exception. Located in Deira, the "Gold Souk" is replete with shops with a huge assortment of jewelry, there are also many outlets selling high-end jewelry in the Dubai Mall and, of course, Gold and Diamond Park ("Park of Gold and Diamonds") - a specialized mall , which houses about a hundred jewelry stores.
Appliances
If you decide to bring home something from electronics, then you should also go to the store for it, no matter how tempting the offers from street vendors are. Branded points of sale for Panasonic, Nikon, Philips, Samsung and many other brands are located in the same Deira, on Sabha and Al-Fahidi Road, in almost every major shopping center.
Fur
Despite the fact that the average monthly air temperature in the UAE rarely drops below +20°C (and this is in the winter months!), fur products are sold here in the greatest variety of styles, models, prices and manufacturers. And again, among the first places to go to buy a fur jacket or coat is the Deira area, in particular, Bayanis and Nasser squares. Shops selling furs can be found in the vast majority of Dubai shopping centers: Deira Tower, Baniyas Tower, Sheikh Latif Building, Landmark Plaza Hotel and many, many others.
Toys and goods for children
Clothes, shoes, accessories, toys and many other categories of goods for children of all ages - from toddlers to teenagers - are presented in specialized stores LuLu, Day-Today and Baby Shop, which are located in the same Deira shopping area. Of course, a wide range of products for kids can be found in any shopping center in the city.
Dubai shopping mall opening hours
In Dubai, the opening hours of small shops in the city center and huge shopping centers are approximately the same: from 10 am to 10 pm, some malls may close at midnight. The shortened working day of all trade establishments is Friday. True, unlike the shortened days we are used to, when the closing time of the store shifts, in the UAE on Fridays, stores open much later than usual - at 16.00. The only mall in Dubai that is open 24/7 and never closes on weekends or public holidays is the one located at Dubai Duty Free Airport.
The largest shopping centers in Dubai
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is a unique shopping and entertainment complex opened in 2008. On the this moment it is the world's largest shopping and entertainment center: the area of shopping mall facilities is over 350 thousand sq.m., and the total area of the building exceeds one million sq.m.! In addition to shops of any category, cinemas, food outlets, children's entertainment complex and a huge skating rink, the structure of the Dubai Mall includes an aquarium (one of the largest on the planet), as well as a waterfall descending from the top level of the mall.
Located in the Downtown Burj Khalifa area under construction.
Dubai Marina Mall
More than 130 stores on four floors of one of the largest malls in Dubai offer customers a wide range of shoes, clothing, sporting goods, electronics, cosmetics, accessories, books and products for children.
Located in the Dubai Marina area.
Outlet Mall Dubai
A large shopping center (over 240 points), which flocks to unsold branded items from past collections. On Mondays, the outlet has a 50% discount on all products. Outlet Mall Dubai is located, with a total area of more than a million square meters, on the outskirts of the city, but many hotels organize free transfers to the outlet for their residents.
Mall of the Emirates
This shopping center is famous not so much for its shops, but for the real ski slope with artificial snow included in its complex. If someone misses winter or wants to feel like in an alpine ski resort between shopping trips, here you can rent any equipment and ride.
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange 4, Al Barsha.
Wafi City Mall
Decorated in the ancient Egyptian style, the Wafi City Mall shopping and entertainment complex under its pyramid-shaped roof accommodates more than 200 stores (with a total area of over 80,000 sq.m.), as well as night club, hotel, SPA center and various play areas for children and adults.
Ibn Battuta Mall
One of those malls that stay open until midnight. Tourists come here not only for bargains, but also just to take a walk and take pictures: built in honor of the famous traveler Ibn Battuta, the shopping center is divided into several thematic zones dedicated to the countries that Ibn Battuta visited. Of course, each of these zones is decorated in a unique style (Egyptian, Tunisian, Persian, Andalusian, Indian and Chinese).
Emirates Towers
The huge complex includes not only the mall itself, but also a five-star hotel, as well as office space. All commodity groups here are a wide range.
Burjuman Center
One of the oldest and most popular large shopping malls in Dubai. Here you will find numerous shops of various price categories, restaurants, children's rooms. Located in the city center. The Burjuman Center also houses one of Dubai's attractions - the so-called Gulliver's Ring. This ring with a diameter of 40 cm and worth about $ 2 million is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Dubai Duty Free
Probably the most popular shop in Dubai for tourists, as alcoholic drinks are sold here. Other assortment of the shopping facility is standard for duty-free shops - perfumes, cosmetics, branded clothing and footwear, tobacco products, etc.
Karama Center
A compact shopping center focused on a buyer with an average income. A relatively small number of shops (about 80) offer clothes, cosmetics, accessories and souvenirs.
Address: 18 B Street, Al Karama.
Markaz Al Jumeirah
A small shopping center, however, offering a range of goods most sought after by tourists.
Address: Jumeirah Rd.
Al Ghurair City
Another small shopping center with a convenient location, there are many clothing and footwear stores of democratic brands, as well as jewelry, electronics, cosmetics and perfumes.
Lamcy Plaza
A large shopping mall located in the heart of Dubai. It has many shops and extensive infrastructure for recreation and entertainment. A feature of Lamcy Plaza is that for purchases made in this shopping center, visitors receive bonus points, which at the end of the shopping can be exchanged for a prize.
Deira City Center Mall
As the name implies, the mall is located in the most shopping area of Dubai - in Deira. Deira City Center Mall is one of the oldest shopping centers in the city. It has many stores of various categories, and most importantly, an extremely simple and understandable structure, thanks to which it is simply impossible to get confused in an endless series of stores.
Address: Al Ithihad Road.
Mercato Shopping Mall
A feature of this shopping center is its interior: from the inside, the rows of shops look like Italian streets. Buyers will find clothes, shoes and accessories of both luxury and democratic brands here.
Address: Jumeirah Beach Rd.
Abraj
This place should be visited, first of all, by those who are going to buy fur or leather clothes.
Address: Sabha Rd, Deira.
Al Futtaim
Al Futtaim stands out from a number of single-storey shopping centers with more or less the same assortment with the largest number of children's goods in the city. Adults will also not be left without shopping: accessories, clothes and shoes, cosmetics and haberdashery, as well as a wide selection of different fabrics.
Address: Marrakech Street.
Al Mamzar
More than 60 shops and cafes, the best selection of lamps in the city.
Address: Al Mamzar Beach.
Gold and Diamond Park
The name of the shopping center speaks for itself: this is a real Arab treasury. All kinds of jewelry can be purchased in 90 stores. There are also workshops where you can repair your jewelry or make a unique piece of jewelry to order.
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, 13E.
Al Mulla Plaza
The assortment of shops in Al Mulla Plaza is designed primarily for women: clothes and shoes, cosmetics and perfumes, accessories and needlework, interior items, as well as cafes, restaurants and ateliers.
Address: Al Alettihad Road.
Dubai Markets
The unique atmosphere of absolutely any country is most fully and comprehensively revealed to tourists in the markets. Most of Dubai's marketplaces are concentrated in the Deira area. Trade here goes almost seven days a week (occasionally some of the markets are closed on Friday or Saturday), from 8 am to 7 pm. The midday heat forces market workers to break for a rather long lunch: from 13.00 to 16.00.
Deira area
old market
Another, unofficial, name of this trading place is the Spice Market. The intoxicating aroma of all kinds of spices, incense for every taste - the Old Market is the embodiment of a real oriental bazaar. Here you can also buy dried fruits and dried herbs - both by weight and in bulk.
covered market
Buyers purposefully come here for ready-made clothes and fabrics of all sorts and colors. These groups of goods are presented here in a much wider range and at better prices than in stores.
gold market
Even if buying jewelry is not included in your plans and you think that you are completely indifferent to jewelry, the Deira Gold Souk is still a must-see - if only just as a Dubai attraction. Here you will find more than three hundred stalls with indescribable beauty of gold jewelry, fabulously shimmering precious and semi-precious stones, flowing strings of pearls - white and black, pink and blue, cream and gold, green and yellowish. The Gold Market consists of two parts: the Old Market and the New Market. The old part of the bazaar is more traditional: here you will find mainly typical oriental decorations. And in the New Market, jewelry of a more modern plan is sold, which will be appreciated by young fashionistas.
Murdish Bazaar
A distinctive feature of this market, located next to the Covered, is mainly wholesale. The Murdish Bazaar does not have a narrow specialization: here you can get hold of both clothes and vegetables, as well as auto parts and electrical goods.
Fish market
Every early morning, fresh catch from the waters of the Persian Gulf moves to the stalls of the Deira Fish Market. The range of fish and seafood here is the widest: shrimp and crabs, mackerel and sharks, scallops and lobsters and much, much more. Bought large fish, by the way, you can gut and clean on the spot. In addition to the malls, the Fish Market also has a small museum dedicated to the diversity of the underwater fauna of the Persian Gulf.
Textile Market (Bar Dubai)
The old center of Dubai is occupied by stalls with fabrics: one of the oldest markets in the city is located here. In addition to fabrics of various textures and colors, here you can buy national Arabic costumes or even sew them to order according to individual measurements and from newly purchased fabrics.
Souk-Karama Market (Al-Karama)
The Al-Karama district is not a fashionable one: people with average incomes live here, so the prices in the local market are more than reasonable. The range of goods offered here is wide - everything that is in demand among the mass buyer: clothes, shoes, haberdashery, toys, souvenirs, electronics, etc. Do not be surprised to see a branded bag or watch here at a ridiculous price - these are replicas, and very good quality.
Grocery market (Al-Manara area)
Here you will find the widest selection of fresh vegetables and fruits. One nuance - the market, for the most part, is wholesale, while the price at which you will be offered, for example, a box of oranges, will be comparable to that on the price tag in the supermarket for a kilogram of these fruits. Of course, no one will force you to unnecessarily buy vegetables and fruits in boxes, any merchant will let you have a few pieces without any problems.
Automotive Market (Al Awir District)
Located outside the city, the Dubai car market impresses not only with its size, but with the brands of cars sold. There are Ferrari, Hummer, Bentley, and, of course, a whole row of rare cars - you can even come just to admire. If you still intend to become a car owner, then pay attention to the Goldenbells auction, which is held right there on the market: if you are lucky, you will get a car in excellent condition at a ridiculous price.
To figure out what prices are in general in Dubai and what you can buy for how much, for starters, you just need to get on a tour of the shopping centers of the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
As a rule, local residents, having received a salary, go shopping. Basically, this is the beginning and end of the month. Therefore, at this time and people in outlets there will be more and less choice, and the price may be a little higher.
However, the ideal time for shopping is during shopping festivals. The Dubai Shopping Festival runs from January 1 to February 1, while the other, Dubai Summer Surprises, runs from July to September.
If you are buying a cheap item, use cash as this will allow you to bring down the price significantly.
In general, bargain wherever possible, but at the same time be friendly and smiling - the seller will appreciate the positive attitude towards him, and you will be able to negotiate with him.
If some thing interests you, feel free to ask the seller to “look at everyone” - most often part of the assortment is not laid out on the counter, but is available.
When buying appliances or electrical appliances, make sure that the warranty stamps are affixed to the product documents.
The best place to buy souvenirs is the kiosk at the Dubai Museum.
Try not to move around the city with large sums of money. It's much safer to take only what you plan to spend with you and store the rest in a hotel safe.
In order not to be robbed in Dubai, we advise you to put valuables, money and documents in the inside pockets of your clothes.
These simple tips will allow you to avoid hassle and unpleasant episodes and fully enjoy shopping in Dubai.
Sales in Dubai
As noted above, the best time to shop in Dubai is during sales periods. And the most grandiose sales are held within the framework of shopping festivals.
The festivals, which last up to ten weeks, gather around them many malls and shops, ready for a significant reduction in prices. The most interesting thing is that the initiator and organizer of such events is the Dubai administration, which is interested in attracting both new tourists and new brands. During the fairs, some brands show remarkable generosity, reducing the prices of goods by up to 70%. In addition to the actual trading component, of great interest is also The cultural program, in which artists from all over the world perform at the festival.
Summer Surprises is Dubai's oldest shopping festival. It appeared in 1998 and has been held annually since then. Its program is as interesting and bright as that of the winter festival. One of the differences is the fact that the sales last during the holy month of Ramadan. The main goal of "Summer Surprises" is to attract new tourists to the United Arab Emirates during the summer season. The structure of the festival involves a change of theme every week - that is, in ten weeks, while the holiday is in progress, you will be able to get acquainted with the whole culture of the UAE - art, cuisine, etc.
An important task of the festival is the organization of leisure for children. "More kids entertainment!" - this is the slogan of the event.
Between the end of November and the beginning of December, Dubai Jewelery Week takes place. Thematic evenings bring together hundreds of participants involved in the jewelry business. Moreover, it can be both large manufacturing enterprises and small craft farms. All this looks like a big exhibition-sale. This year, Jewelery Week will be held for the 20th anniversary and will take only a few days - from December 9 to 12. Hurry!
