The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall
4.5
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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.
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Neighborhood: 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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  • Mirrs
    Trinidad95 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit !!
    This mall is excitingly huge. You cannot cover this mall in just one day, probably not even two. There are so many stores from the luxury designer brands to the department stores to the smaller shops. There are a vast array of restaurants and dining options from which to choose. Not to mention all the famous attractions such as the Bhurj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall Fountain, the massive Aquarium, the Ice Rink . A definite must when in Dubai.
    Visited September 2022
    Written March 20, 2023
  • GauravBargujar
    New Delhi, India147 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The largest, greatest, and most exceptional mall
    The Dubai Mall, which has 1200 stores, cafés, restaurants, and an ice rink spread across 16 levels, is the biggest mall in the world. Very big and congested, yet you can find anything there. It's an independent, international world. Remarkably, transportation is well-planned and always accessible. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best malls in the world.
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 25, 2023
  • 8pairs
    Melbourne, Australia747 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Biggest mall I've ever seen
    Oh my goodness, what a massive mall or so it seems to me. Equal in size to 50 soccer pitches, it is not even in the top 10 largest malls so what do I know! Haha. I really think you have to shop here at least once in your life but in saying that, how many Nike stores can one mall have? There are lots of high-end stores not fit for my bank account and it would seem that some major brands have more than one store in this vast shopping mecca. I think it has the most wonderful book shop I have ever been in (Kinokuniya), and for that I’m giving it a big high five. You can traipse around aimlessly quite easily so if you want to shop or just look, it is definitely a clean, lovely looking mall with lots to see. When you also consider the addition of the aquarium, ice rink, and a vast variety of places to eat, you can easily spend hours here. Plus it has some really cool services such as mobile charging stations and they can even loan you a power bank!
    Visited August 2022
    Written March 26, 2023
  • saniyapuri
    New Delhi, India72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must must visit
    A wonderful place to explore. You will find many attractions within this mall apart from shopping. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, Ice rink, and so much more all under one roof. The Sky View observatory is also interconnected with this mall. You will find everything here.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 26, 2023
  • Fortune_Madhuku
    Harare Province, Zimbabwe462 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Grandiose
    A big shopping mall with over a thousand shops, most of them selling top international brands. It is a one-stop location with shops, restaurants and exciting attractions. Some places not to miss inside the mall include Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Mall Waterfalls and Dubai Ice Rink. The Dubai Fountain and towering Burj Khalifa are just outside the mall, so you can have one trip to visit all the three top attractions of Dubai. The mall is accessible by metro, making it very convenient for budget travellers. A must visit when you travel to Dubai.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 5, 2023
  • ANAND K
    Singapore, Singapore200 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super Big, but real good
    If you are allowed to go to only one place in Dubai, then this is the place. It has everything - food, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, Dubai Fountain, the Aquarium, Burj Khalifa and what not. We spent a whole day there and still felt we hadn't seen a thing. Amazingly well kept, all kinds of brands and glitz and glamour and all that.. Amazing, truly spectacular.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 8, 2023
  • Bilaal Essop
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shopping and experience of Dubai Mall
    A mall like no other in the world be prepared to walk a lot as this mall is huge! Every brand you can want. Food court has lots of variety. Security is great. Fashion shopping at its best. Indoor aquarium is wonderful
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 29, 2023
  • Kevin David
    Thodupuzha, India19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Huge mall and a great shopping experience.
    A huge shopping mall with almost all the brands from around the world. Very well crowded but perfectly organized. Well maintained and sign boards to guide are placed properly. The waterfall, the aquarium and the ice rink are some of the main attractions inside the dubai mall. The gold souk is a must visit, whether to shop or not. Also the fashion avenue is the destination for all your fashion needs. Long queues to get taxi. Great restaurants with The fountain view. Food court also have great collection and is affordable.
    Visited April 2023
    Written May 6, 2023
  • Wander Bug
    Ghaziabad, India89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shop till you drop - Literally!
    If you want to shop, this is the place to be at. All the top brands from all across the world are right here. You can literally shop till your drop. The installations and the giant aquarium are a sight to behold. And when you get tired of walking, you can grab a bite at one of many restaurants with a view of Burj Khalifa and the fountain show.
    Visited March 2023
    Written May 8, 2023
  • Anthie
    28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dubai Mall a must place to visit
    This mall its not just like regular mall, for first good on it that it open until 1 am, so you can have more flexible time to visit. Other than u can find nice stuff it also has a nice fountain attaction that u can watch every hour with nice backgroun of building surrounding with lamps. Inside it alsonhas waterfall. Nice experience to visit
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written May 8, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Me and my friends went to gold souk Gate no 3 Gold centre building - Anvar luxury gold and diamond zero making charge shop to buy jewelry and bought a bracelet and chain. The staff there were very kind and patient and showed all types of jewelry, very happy we bought quality 916 jewelry and no making charge and now diamond jewelry Buy 3000Aed and get a 24 carat coin as a gift. We are happy , Lots of Thanks Anvar Luxury and Team 🤝
Written March 18, 2024
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EdAdventurer
Texas104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
When in Dubai, you must visit the Dubai Mall. It's one of those can't miss attractions that has something for everyone from shopping to restaurants to tourist activities. I particularly like to stroll around the mall and people watch or sit in a cafe and people watch. There is so much to see and do so plan for several hours to visit.
Written March 17, 2024
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LCHUA88
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
I was shocked after shopping a lot of stuffs only to realize that malls here sells fake brands! They will even pretend and insist it is not… Very disappointing, traumatic and sad after feeling cheated in a high end mall. They even tolerate it even I tried to complain… no law will help and protect you against fraud. Overall even the other branded shops are doubtful already… so I prefer to shop in EU , Japan and other countries to be safe and happy!!!!
Written March 16, 2024
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Captain
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
A best place ; where all family members including kids enjoy every thing such as shopping; food ; and along with to visit Burj khalifa through this place
Written March 15, 2024
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Alfredo M
5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Traveling conman familia nowadays, and visited the biggest and huge mall. It impressed with lots of shops, but so overcrowded and so noisy. Spent the whole day and haven’t cross even the half of the shops
Written March 14, 2024
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Leon A
Germany2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The mall is huge. Good mix of shops ranging from midscale to luxury. A lot of luxury shops spread out across the mall. Restaurants are on good numbers but food court could have been improve too crowded.
Written March 14, 2024
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Ekspertas
Vilnius, Lithuania415 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Too crowdy and might be difficult to navigate. Maybe it was something special when opened, but now it's just a mall. Go if you have nothing to do or in conection with Burj Kalifa or fountain visit.
Written March 12, 2024
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1976deanf
Wolverhampton, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Brilliant eye opening shopping mall. A huge place with a brilliant aquarium. Dubai has a lot of bling there's loads in this mall. Great on an evening watching the fountains and light display overlooked by Burj Khalifa. Also would be a nice setting to dine, loads of restaurants.
Written March 12, 2024
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Daniel Yoon
40 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
The Dubai Mall is opulent and grandiose, catering to the biggest of consumers with luxury brands and plenty of photo opportunities. However, strange architecture choices and a lack of crowd control make it a sometimes challenging and overcrowded experience. There are better options for shopping across the globe, unless you're solely looking to flaunt your purchases on social media.

Full Review: Dubai Mall, touted as the ultimate shopping destination, is a testament to opulence and grandeur. It caters to the extreme consumer, offering a plethora of luxury brands and extravagant experiences. For those seeking to flaunt their latest purchases, Dubai Mall provides ample photo opportunities and a chance to indulge in the hyper-capitalist culture that defines the city.

However, the mall's appeal is marred by several shortcomings. Strange architectural choices create confusion and disorientation, making it difficult to navigate the sprawling complex. Choke points, particularly around popular areas like Starbucks, lead to frustratingly long queues and overcrowding. The lack of effective crowd control measures exacerbates the issue, turning what should be a leisurely shopping experience into a chaotic ordeal.

While Dubai Mall boasts a wide range of shops and activities, including an aquarium and an indoor theme park, there are far better options available globally. The mall's focus on catering to the whims of the ultra-wealthy and the desire to showcase ostentatious displays of wealth detract from its overall appeal. It feels like a cluster of vapid consumerism, devoid of soul and meaning, catering primarily to Instagram models and influencers looking to boast about their latest hauls.

Dubai Mall may appeal to those looking for a flashy, over-the-top shopping experience. However, its shortcomings, including strange architecture, overcrowding, and a lack of genuine character, make it a less-than-ideal destination for discerning shoppers. There are plenty of other shopping destinations around the world that offer a more fulfilling and meaningful experience.
Written March 11, 2024
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Waldo Perez
Sao Paulo, SP420 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Business
What a mall. Huge with great stores of all types, many being luxury products stores.

Tons of great restaurants with view to the outside are in the mall

The mall is very central and connected to the subway

Must go !
Written March 11, 2024
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