Browse, shop, play and dine at one of the largest shopping and entertainment malls in the world.

Dubai Mall is a colossal shopping center, home to more than 1,200 stores, over 200 restaurants and cafés, and the world’s largest indoor gold souk. The leisure attractions include an aquarium, an Olympic-sized ice rink, an indoor theme park and a 22-screen cinema. These attractions are spread over 5.9 million square feet (550,000 square meters) of space on four floors.

Search for jewelry pieces at The Souk, a collection of more than 100 gold and jewelry retailers. Track down the latest designer trends and looks at Fashion Avenue. It houses more than 70 haute couture boutiques featuring the world’s biggest designer labels and brands. Amble through The Village, a tree-lined streetscape of boutiques, cafés and restaurants. It has a fully retractable roof that opens during the winter months. If you lose your way, look for one of the 11 information counters conveniently located in various spots within the mall.

When you’ve finished shopping and browsing, lace up your skates and glide around the ice rink. Visit the aquarium, which features more than 30,000 marine animals, including sharks and rays. One of the highlights is the 157-foot (48-meter) walk-through transparent tunnel that provides close-up views of the marine life. The aquarium has an admission fee, but many of the underwater sights can be seen for free through a giant viewing window in the mall.

Children will love KidZania®, an educational environment for kids aged 4 to 16. This mini-city with buildings and paved streets offers children the chance to role play adult professions such as doctor, artist, fireman and photographer. There is also SEGA Republic, a two-level indoor theme park with arcade machines, motion-simulated rides and an indoor roller coaster.

The mall has a range of dining venues, from casual to up-market, located among the other shops.

Dubai Mall is situated at the base of the Burj Khalifa, in the heart of downtown Dubai. There is parking for more than 14,000 vehicles. Alternatively, take the Dubai Metro to Burj Khalifa Station, which is linked to the mall via a 2,690-foot (820-meter) air-conditioned walkway.

The mall is open daily. Some of the attractions have different opening and closing hours. Check the mall’s website for more details.

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Reviews of Dubai Mall

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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

It is a big mall. It is really just a big version of the same malls you can find in the US or Western Europe. They didn't even have interesting food in the food courts like you find in East Asian malls.

5/5 - Excellent

MCF

Aquarium tip: Evening visit is best as it is less crowded so you can take your time taking pictures. The aquarium is split in two separate entry floors. Tickets don't allow re-entry to the same level once you exit, so take your time in both levels. It is not huge so definitely take your time and enjoy at a leisurely pace. Also if you plan on taking the Hop On Hop Off bus (which I strongly discourage as Dubai is very spread out and you will spend hours just riding with little more to see than you would from the metro), a visit to the Dubai Mall or Atlantis aquarium is included in the Hop On Hop Off bus package.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Where comfy shoes for sure and a large credit line available.

5/5 - Excellent

Margo

Don't miss the Dubai Dino and the fountain water show. Ask at information for the times.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dubai Mall is incredibly majestic. It is adjacent to Burj Khalifa and other interesting sites. The tour buses are across the street, downstairs so pickup and drop-off is easy. The Dubai Aquarium is located in the Mall. It's simply magnificent and enthralling.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dubai Mall is majestic like the city. It is located adjacent to Burj Khalifa and many other interesting sites. You can buy tickets for the Dubai Aquarium and Burj Khalifa inside the Dubai Mall. Tour buses are located in the vicinity; a very central location.

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