All Inclusive Dubai Holidays Take You To Famous Malls

Dubai has achieved worldwide fame today owing to its awe-inspiring skyscrapers and other charming attractions.

Dubai has achieved worldwide fame today owing to its awe-inspiring skyscrapers and other charming attractions. Every year, millions of tourists from various corners of the globe visit this amazing city to explore its wonderful offerings. The city is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai and a popular business hub of the Middle East region. With the presence of over 70 shopping centres, it is often referred to as the 'Shopping Capital of the Middle East'. During your time spent in this part of the UAE, you'll get to indulge in some exciting shopping experiences.

Your all inclusive Dubai holidays would give you the chance to shop for your favourite brands in its world-class malls. The biggest one is the Dubai Mall, which is the world's second-largest mall in terms of total land area. It also has some excellent offerings in entertainment besides all the retail outlets, such as a massive ice skating rink and the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. You can find some world-famous lifestyle brands like Zara and Topshop while exploring the retail outlets of this mall. You can also have some fabulous movies to watch at Reel Cinemas, which is a 22-screen megaplex.

Another excellent place for shopping is the Mall of the Emirates, located on Sheikh Zayed Road at Interchange 4. Opened in 2005, this multi-level mall is home to over 630 retail outlets, more than 100 restaurants and cafes, 250 flagship stores, 80 luxury stores, and plenty of parking spaces. At the World Travel Awards held in London during 2005, this mall was named the World's Leading New Shopping Mall. It was also recognised by Forbes as one of Dubai's top five shopping malls. Besides shopping, you can also enjoy a host of leisure activities with your entire family if you're being accompanied by your spouse and children.

Ibn Battuta Mall is yet another large shopping mall with over 270 shops, 50 restaurants, more than 4,500 parking spaces, and a 21-screen cinema. It is located near Interchange 6 on the Sheikh Zayed Road. This mall is the largest themed shopping mall in the world, as it features various courts based on countries visited by the Moroccan explorer, Ibn Battuta. You'll also find a high ceiling that resembles blue skies, a huge golden elephant, outdoor tea gardens, and attractive tiling while exploring this mall. Regular promotions and celebrations are also held in this mall.

BurJuman Centre would be the ideal place to visit if you're looking for some affordable shopping. Located in the residential neighbourhood of Bur Dubai, it is one of the city's oldest shopping malls. The mall's North Wing section opened its doors to the enthusiastic shoppers on the 5th of November, 1991. In recent times, BurJuman Centre covers a vast area of more than 2.8 million square feet and shares its space with a business tower, duplex residences, and hotel suites. In 2006, the 1st Retail Middle East Awards honoured it with 'Mall of the Year' award. This mall is home to more than 300 retail stores and over 40 restaurants and cafes.

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