Dubai
is labelled the "shopping capital
of the Middle East". With so many
shopping malls and souks, there's no
better place to find products at unbeatable
prices. It is truly a duty free shopper's
paradise that gives you more for your
money. Dubai's numerous shopping malls
cater to every consumer need. Cars,
haute couture clothing, jewellery, electronics,
furnishing, sporting equipment, and
any other goods will likely all be under
the same roof.
Mall
of the Emirates - near
4th interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road
- The largest shopping mall outside
of North America. 200+ shops, cinemas,
plus the Ski Centre. Has many international
high street chains as well as luxury
brand stores, including Harvey Nichols.
Many restaurants and cafes, though cafes
tend to be much more crowded than at
other malls. Very large Carrefour hypermarket
attached. Arabian/Middle Eastern souvenir
shops upstairs.
Ibn
Battuta Mall - Jebel
Ali - Areas themed around six countries
(China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia
and the Andalusia.) Wide range of shops,
although fewer high class brands. Has
various restaurants and cafes (including
three Starbucks), and a multiplex cinema
including an Imax. No restaurants serve
alcohol. Also has permanent exhibition
of Islamic science, invention and astronomy.
Attached (access via outside) is one
of Dubai's few second-hand bookshops,
House of Prose. Has a Geant supermarket
attached.
Souk
Madinat Jumeirah - Jumeirah
Road, - 75 shops, numerous bars, restaurants
and cafes, a nightclub, theatre. More
expensive and targeted directly at tourists
than other, general malls where residents
go. Most bars and restaurants are licensed
for alcohol. Nice to wander through
as it has been designed to resemble
a "traditional" souq, but
with the modern comforts of air conditioning.
Lots of souvenir-type shops.
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