"One of the primary rules when coming to Abu Dhabi: Don't diss the malls. Malls here are not simply places to shop; they're social and cultural hubs too, especially in summer when it's too hot and humid to congregate outside. Of the many malls sprinkled around Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall is the largest—and the most frequently referenced. The architecture feels more like a hotel than a shopping mall, thanks to the long reflecting pool and otherworldly entrance." - Jenna Scatena
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