Burjuman
Centre - Khalifa Bin
Zayed Road, - Recently opened after
expansion, focus is on premium brand
stores and luxury boutiques, but high
street stores are also available. No
restaurants serve alcohol.
Deira
City Centre - This is
by far the most popular mall in Dubai
and no visit to Dubai is complete without
a visit. Debenhams, Virgin Megastore,
Zara and other international high street
brands. A multiplex cinema, and many
restaurants and cafes. Also has a large
"Arabian Treasures" souvenir
and traditional textiles area. Big Carrefour
hypermarket attached, which is nearly
always very busy. No restaurants serve
alcohol.
Wafi
Mall - Marks & Spencer,
Goodies. Focus is almost entirely on
luxury brands, jewellery and expensive
boutiques. Many upmarket restaurants
and bars, many of which are licensed
(have alcohol available). A luxury spa
is attached to the complex. The Egypt-themed
architecture, which includes quite beautiful
stained-glass pyramids, is worth seeing.
Emirates
Towers Boulevard - Sheikh
Zayed Road - Part of the Emirates Tower
Hotel complex. The shops here match
the hotel - very high class, plus a
Starbucks. Lipton cafe has free wifi.
Restaurants and bars all serve alcohol.
Quite a popular nightlife spot, with
bars and nightclubs.
Mercato
Mall - Jumeirah Beach
Road. The only Renaissance-themed shopping
mall in the Middle East. Cinemas, Virgin
Megastore, high street brands such as
Next, Top Shop. Also has a big Spinneys
attached. Some restaurants, but none
are licensed for alcohol.
