Monday, October 18, 2010

Dubai mall wonders and shopping venues

There are lots of shopping venues for tourist attraction. There’s more to shopping in Dubai than megamalls packed with outlandish attractions.You might find just what you are looking for. Here are the list of some of the major malls of Dubai:

1.       Mall of Emirates: Its located on main Shaikh Zayed Road and rated best mall even in the world. Ski Dubai is also located within the same mall. You will find every type of shop here besides food court, Cinemas, game areas. You can also visit through Dubai metro train.

2.       Dubai Mall: This Mall is very near rather adjacent to the tallest building of the world "Burj Khalifa". Its one of the biggest mall and multi storied. You will also find a dancing fountain which is one the attraction of the mall. You can also visit through Dubai metro train.

3.       Ibn-i-Batuta Mall: Its named after the famous arab historian. Different areas are named after some countries where Ibn-i-Batuta travelled. Its located on main Shaikh Zayed Road. You can also visit through Dubai metro train.

4.       City Centre (Deira): Its one of oldest but still busiest mall in Dubai. You can also visit through Dubai metro train.

5.       Wafi Mall: Wafi is a great tourist destination. Not only is it packed with some of the more off-the-wall stores in the city, but the Egyptian-themed complex is also home to a great selection of restaurants. There is also an underground souq, Khan Murjan,where you can buy  traditional Arabic goods from specialised shops. Jewellery, spices, soaps and carved furniture are just some of the items on sale at the souq.

6.       Festival City Mall: Home many branded shops. IKEA is also located here.

7.       Dragon Mall (Chinese Market): A popular favourite of residents, Dragon Mart is situated on the outskirts of Dubai. The imposing dragon-inspired building is an enormous 1.2km-long mall filled with Chineseinspired shops and stalls.
Selling everything from trinkets and electronics to foodstuffs,it is the largest Chinese trading hub outside of China’smainland. It makes for a quirky tourist destination, and we’ll guarantee that you won’t get around it all in a day—nor leave the shopping centre empty-handed.



8.       Mercato Mall: Mercato is a local favourite, situated in a particularly relaxed area of the city, opposite Jumeirah Open Beach. It’s themed like a Renaissance village and has a pleasant, laidback vibe to it. The shop selection is relatively small, but it’s easy to while away an hour or two perusing Topshop, Aldo and Virgin Megastore. There’s also a multiplex and plenty of dining options, making it a great low-key alternative to some of the city’s more hectic shopping venues.


9.       Gold Souk (Deira): Its famous place for gold lovers.

10. Marina Mall: If you’re in the Marina area, this is a quiet venue for a quick shopping fix. Karen Millen, New Look, Reiss and Accessorize are some of the mall’s fashion stores, while Waitrose – one of only two in the city – is a star attraction.

11. Emirates Towers: Though you will have spotted Emirates Towers while whizzing up and down Shaikh Zayed Road, you may not have visited the uber-luxe mall inside. Full of an exclusive selection of high-end shops, it’s aimed at the high-rolling office workers based in the floors above.

12. Lamcy Plaza: With a focus on bargains, Lamcy Plaza is packed with budget brands and high street names. It’s always a hive of activity and is home to well-known brands such as Damas, Monsoon, Paris Gallery, Nine West,Bossini and Nayomi.

13. Oasis Centre: The recently reopened Oasis Centre has four levels of retail space catering to families.Conveniently situated on Shaikh Zayed Road it’s full of familiar brands. .If you don’t relish the thought of spending the whole day in a mall, Oasis Centre is in the perfect location for a quick shopping stop-off.

14: Time Square Centre: Though it’s perhaps not the most exciting shopping mall in the city, Time Square is home to one of Dubai’s best kept secrets, the Middle East’s first Ice Lounge. Customers are given a cosy jacket, gloves and shoes before they enter the sub-zero temperatures of the lounge. Tuck into soup, hot chocolate, sandwiches or sushi before heading back out to browsethe fashion and lifestyle shops in the mall.

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