Shopping Centers in Dubai

The city of Dubai is an open port with low import duties and no taxation, and as such offers unbeatable value to the bargain hunter. Even major brand name products, widely available in the city, are often less expensive in Dubai than in their country of origin. Opening hours vary but shops are generally open from 08.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00. Although most shops are open on Friday evenings they close for prayers between 11.30 and 13.30.
The major shopping areas of the city are Al Faheidi Road, Al Rigga Road, Al Karama, Al Satwa’s Al Dhiyafah Road and Beniyas Square. The modern shopping malls, located throughout the city, contrast with the sights, sounds and smells of the traditional souks.
Bargaining is the norm in the souks and even in shops it is wise to ask for ‘the best price’, particularly if paying by cash.

• Al Dhiyafah Road, Al Satwa
  A lively, upmarket shopping area lining the street with exclusive fashion boutiques, fabric stores, restaurants and cafés. A good place to buy, or just to stroll and browse.
   

• Al Ghurair Centre
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2232333
  Dubai’s first shopping mall has hundreds of stores with a wide range of medium to high priced products.
  Open 09.00-13.00 and 17.00-22.00
   

• Al Karama Shopping Centre
  A popular centre offering unbeatable value. Clothing, accessories, toys and furniture are on offer, alongside fish and vegetable stalls and supermarkets.
   

• Al Khaleej Centre
  Tel:  (+9714) 3555 550
  Located in the heart of Dubai, renowned for its design, prestige and inspiration, guaranteed satisfying shopping and business experience.
  Open: 10:00 am - 13:00, 16:00 - 22:00 Daily
            14:00pm - 22:00 Fridays
   

• Al Manal Centre
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2277701
  Jewellery, watches and ladies fashions.
  Open 09.30-13.00 and 16.30-21.00
   

• Al Mulla Plaza
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2665885
  A medium-sized shopping mall with a wide selection of boutiques and shops.
  Open 09.30-13.00 and 16.00-22.00

• Al Sabkha Souk
  Adjacent to Deira Covered Souk, Al Sabkha Souk is packed with the latest in electronics. Video, audio and TV systems, home appliances and photographic equipment are all available at very competitive prices.
   

• Beach Centre
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3449045
  Fashion boutiques.
  Open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.30
   

• Bur Juman Centre
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3520222
  One of Bur Dubai’s newer malls, with a large number of outlets, including European and American chain-stores.
  Open 09.30-13.00 and 16.30-21.30
   

• The Center
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2665756
  A compact, American-style neighbourhood shopping mall, situated opposite Al Muraqqabat Interchange and Dubai Cinema, with smart shops, and a wide choice of branded goods.
  Open 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-21.00

• Deira City Centre
  Tel: (9714) 2951010
   

• Deira Covered Souk
  In this fascinating maze of alleyways can be found a huge variety of goods, but the Old Souk is visited particularly for its spices.
  The narrow lanes of the smells of cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts, imported from all over the Middle East. Produce is sold straight out of large open sacks that surround the shopkeepers.
    

• Dubai Old Souk and Al Faheidi Road
  The old, narrow alleys of this traditional souk on Dubai side of the Creek are known for their superb textile bargains. Silks, cotton, lace, wool, chiffon and other textiles from all over the world, in a wide variety of designs and textures, are also sold in the stores which line Al Faheidi Road and the surrounding area of Bur Dubai. Prices are very low.
    

• The Galleria
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2238200
  Up market shops adjoining the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
  Open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-20.30
    

• Gold Souk
  One of the largest retail gold markets in the world, the Gold Souk sells everything from ingots to intricately worked jewellery, as well as pearls and precious stones, at bargain prices. Alleys of small shops are hidden behind the larger street front stores whose windows are tightly packed with gold jewellery from all over the world.
   

• Hamarain Centre
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2661164
  Deira’s recently opened shopping centre, decorated with fountains and cascading plants, has a food court and very exclusive shopping. Visit for antiques and local handicrafts.
  Open 10.00-13.00 and 16.00-22.00

• The Holiday Centre Shopping Mall
  Tel. No.: 3317755, Fax No.: 3311204
  Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is one of the oldest well known shopping malls in town & is in the same complex adjacent to Crowne Plaza & the Residential Tower. Built on two levels, the Holiday Centre Shopping Mall consists of a selection of exclusive shops & boutiques of various sizes & profiles offering versatility & greater choice.
  E-mail address: deltaest@emirates.net.ae
    

• Inter-Continental Plaza
  Tel: (+ 9714) 2222691
  Exclusive fashions and jewellery.
  Open 08.30-13.00 and 16.30-21.00

• Jumbo House
  JUMBO's one stop shop, for all major brands in Electronics and Computer Industry near Ramada Round About is a real shopping experience for you. World's leading brands like, SONY, COMPAQ, NEC, CASIO, Electrolux, Brother, Grundig, etc. JUMBO has it's 16 showrooms all over the emirates of UAE.
  Tel : (+9714) 523555, 824888.
    

• Jumeira Plaza Mall
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3497111
  Modern mall with wide range of products.
  Open 07.00-23.00
   

• Magrudy Shopping Mall
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3444192
  International and local shops.
  Open Fri-Wed 08-30-13.00 and 16.00-20.00
  Thur 16.00-21.00
   

• Markaz Al Jumeira
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3494214
  International and local shops.
  Open 08.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.00
   

• Meat, fish and vegetable market
  Visitors to the modern fish souk need to be early risers or night owls to see the fishermen unload their huge variety of fish twice a day and to witness the fierce bargaining which follows.
  The colourful and busy modern fruit and vegetable souks continue to attract visitors.
    

• MERCATO – “The Good Life”
  Jumeirah
  Tel: 971 4 3444161
  Fax: 971 4 3490066
  E-mail: marketing@mercato.com
  
  Opened in October 2002. It reflects the elegance and beauty of Mediterranean art with direct influence of the grand Renaissance architecture. Its imposing colonnades, colourful murals and cobbled floors create a distinctive ‘high street’ ambience. It includes a wide range of well-known stores and boutiques, restaurants, a major supermarket and a 7-screen Cineplex. Several of its stores carry famous international brand names and some have made their debut in Dubai through this mall.
   

• Naif Souk
  Fully renovated traditional souk.
   

• TOWN CENTRE – “The Community Mall”- Jumeirah
  P.O.Box: 755 Dubai
  Tel: 971 4 3440111
  Fax: 971 4 3495858
  Email – towncjum@emirates.net.ae
  
  Overlooking a stunning view of the Arabian Sea, Town Centre Jumeirah is known for its warm, friendly atmosphere and service with a smile. Essentially a community mall, it offers not only exciting shopping options but also a host of facilities that make life taste better.
   

• Wafi Shopping Mall
  Tel: (+ 9714) 3367125
  The striking pyramid design of this mall, set in a palm grove near Al Garhoud bridge, is the perfect setting for its wide range of exclusive shops and boutiques.
  Open Sat-Wed 09.30-13.00 and 16.30-21.30
  Thur 09.30-13.00 and 16.30-22.00
  Fri 16.30-22.00

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