Dubai Mall

25 Best Things to Do in Dubai, According to Locals

"One of the largest shopping centers in the world and a central retail destination that also houses attractions like a major aquarium; it's emblematic of the city's mega-mall culture where global brands, pop-up boutiques, and large-scale installations coexist." - Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza is a Chicago-based travel journalist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of Femscape Sojourns, a boutique women's travel company. Her work has appeared in CNN Travel, The New York Times, Insider, Reader's Digest, Business Insider Australia, Harper’s Bazaar, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"One of the city's massive retail and leisure complexes and an example of the large-scale architectural developments that characterize the area." - Danielle Berman Danielle Berman Danielle Berman is a lifelong Jersey girl, travel journalist, and marketing professional in the hospitality and publishing space. Her work has appeared in publications like TripSavvy, Travel + Leisure, New York magazine, and Condé Nast Traveler. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Youmayhavealready seenphotos of Dubai Mall on social media, but to visit ismore of an experience than just a trip to a mall. While the mall has a lot to offer avid shoppers, other visitorsmayinstead choose to experience the space as an art exhibit or performance piece. Hop on one of the mall’s taxicabs towhiz from one wing to the next, grab a coffee at Angelina with Dubai’s elite, or people-watch around the fancier, less crowded sections of the mall. And don’t miss the choreographed water dances and the wildlife on display at the mall’s aquarium. By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Local Expert"

The 25 Best Things to Do in Dubai

"As the largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall draws in almost 100 million visitors a year. It's easy to get lost—there are more than 1,200 shops, after all—but a great place to beat the Dubai heat and ogle at the luxury stores. The place draws in more tourists from around the world than both New York City and Los Angeles so it's safe to say, everyone comes here." - Melinda Healy

10 Best Shops in Dubai

"As the largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall draws in almost 100 million visitors a year. It's easy to get lost—there are more than 1,200 shops, after all—but a great place to beat the Dubai heat and ogle at the luxury stores. The place draws in more tourists from around the world than both New York City and Los Angeles so it's safe to say, everyone comes here." - Laura Ratliff, Maresa Manara