Why to visit The Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is one of the city's most prestigious shopping centres, providing access to the world of leisure and entertainment. It is home to the world-famous Underwater Zoo, a walk-through aquarium with over 300 different types of aquatic animals. Apart from shopping, the Dubai Ice Rink is a popular attraction. It is an open-to-the-public, family-oriented attraction. The rink is also a multi-purpose venue that may be converted into a concert arena or used for private events. It is also the entryway to Burj Khalifa which offers a plethora of shopping and dining opportunities. Aside from that, the mall has a gaming zone and a theatre complex, packing all the leisurely activities under one roof.
With an area of over 500,000 square metres, the Dubai Mall, widely known as the home of the Dubai Retail Festival, is one of the world's largest shopping malls! The mall was rated the best shopping experience in the world by Grazia Magazine in 2010. For fashionistas, there are over 70 signature outlets to choose from, including Bloomingdale's and Galeries Lafayette, the first in the Middle East. Fashion Avenue is the place to go for haute couture, where you can see the latest collections from world-famous designers and brands like Versace, Burberry, and others.