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Dubai is one among the most favourite shopping destinations for the shopaholics from across the globe. A shoppers’ paradise, in its truest form, Dubai has all the ingredients to offer a genuine and congenial shopping experience – right from the traditional souks to the most modern and exquisite shopping malls that match the shopping fantasies of the current gen crowds.
With the advantage of being an open port having low import duties, Dubai offers a massive range of products at extremely reasonable costs as against any other international shopping destinations. The tax-free incomes pave way for the residents of Dubai to indulge in exceptionally luxurious shopping trends.
The increasing shopping trends have paved way for the opening of hi-tech shopping malls, with magnificent offerings for the shopaholics. Catch a glimpse of the shopping malls of the most expensive tourist destination of the world.
Mall of the Emirates
True to the name, it presents itself with the caption – “Shopping is just the beginning”. MOE, as it is known commonly, is the ultimate destination for entertainment, shopping and leisure. Located at New Dubai, this shopping resort was thrown open to the public in September 2005.
Spread across an expansive 223,000 square metre area, the Mall spoils you with choice with the 476 international brands – covering department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing stores. The Mall also houses a multiplex with 14 screens, five star Kempinski Hotel, the renowned Ski Dubai, a 500-seat DUCTAC community theatre plus 70-odd coffee shops and eat outs.
Mall Timings
Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Check www.malloftheemirates.com for more information.
The Dubai Mall
Renowned to be the largest shopping mall of the world, in terms of total area, the Dubai Mall is a part of the very famous Burj Khalifa and hosts about 1,200 shops. The Mall witnessed a spectacular opening on November 4, 2008 with about 600 retailers.
Dubai Mall is the home to the world's largest Gold Souk having 220 retailers, at the same
time also boasts to be the abode of the first Galeries Lafayette department store of the Middle East. Some of the major attractions at the Dubai Mall are:
• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – Largest aquarium of the world with 33,000 aquatic animals from over 140 species
• Dubai Ice Rink - Experience ice skating at the Dubai’s Olympic-size ice rink
• KidZania – Safe and interactive edutainment center for toddlers to kids up to 16 years
• Sega Republic – High Adrenaline indoor theme park with 200-plus games and 9 enchanting attractions
• Reel Cinemas – The 14-screened multiplex taking you to the reel world of movies
• At The Top Burj Khalifa – Watch Dubai from the top of the tallest skyscraper of the world
• Dubai Fountain – Mystically enchanting performance of light, music and water
For detailed information, visit http://www.thedubaimall.com/en
Wafi
Wafi, a unique kind of shopping mall, projects itself as the destination offering ‘A Rare Collection of Wonderful Things’. The Mall that presents a matchless assortment of art, food, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle is located at the heart of Dubai. With 350-plus stores which offer some of the world's most original, sacrosanct and prominent brands, including some Wafi exclusives, Wafi is the ideal destination to enjoy a refined, yet delightful shopping experience.
The souk - Khan Murjan – reflects the true splendour of the 14th century souk and is definitely a gem on the Mall’s crown.
You can indulge in a shopping experience which is an exquisite blend of classical luxury brands like Chanel and Escada and eccentric ones like Roccobarroco and Kitson. You can even be experimental with innovative concepts from Ginger & Lace, Tiger Lily and Desert Rose.
Visit www.wafi.com to know more about the mall.
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[The article has been prepared with references taken from the concerned shopping mall websites as well as from the website of Dubai Tourism. The images have also been taken from the websites of the concerned shopping malls.]
