The Dubai Mall Location, Getting There & Planning Your Day

Dubai may be famous for its many malls, but the largest of them all is The Dubai Mall. With over 1,200 shops, 200 restaurants, an aquarium, an ice rink and a cinema, you’ll do plenty of exploring once you’re inside of it, so you don’t want to worry about getting lost on the way. We’ve put together an easy guide to explain how to get to The Dubai Mall and how to plan your day, so all you have to worry about is your wish list.

The Dubai Mall’s location is perfect for first-timers in the city because it’s right in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The mall itself is arguably the area’s most popular attraction, but it’s surrounded by some close runners up, such as the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world.

Save yourself time and effort by simply ordering an Uber on your phone. There are multiple dedicated drop-off zones at the mall, so you can choose the one most convenient for you – meaning all your energy can be saved for your shopping.

Whatever you’re looking for, The Dubai Mall probably has it. There’s no way you can visit every store on offer, so it’s worth checking out the Store Directory beforehand to decide where you want to go. There are electronic and homeware stores, toy shops and the famous Fashion Avenue, to which a brand new expansion was just added. You may also wish to use The Dubai Mall app (available for iOS and Android), which has a store directory and includes step-by-step directions to each store location, ideal for any shopping trip.

Make sure you rest and refuel during the day with a stop at one of the mall’s many food and drink outlets. Try American favorites such as Chilli’s, British restaurants like London Fish and Chips, Italian, Chinese, French and more. If you’ve still got room afterwards, there are also plenty of dessert places to try such as The Cheesecake Factory or Magnolia Bakery.

It’s unlikely you’re going to run out of shops to visit while you’re in The Dubai Mall, but if you decide to take a break from retail therapy, there are plenty of other ways to stay entertained. Check out the mind-blowing displays at the Dubai Fountain, let your inner ice skater awake at the ice rink or dive into the Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

Tired out after a long, hard day of shopping? Make it easy for yourself and order an Uber. Thanks to the dedicated Uber pick-up zones, you don’t need to worry about getting confused by all the exits (or lugging all your bags around). Simply choose the one closest to you and your driver will meet you there.

With your transport taken care of, all that’s left to decide is which shops to visit first.