Dragon Mart is the largest trading hub for Chinese products outside mainland China. Completed in 2004, it provides a gateway for the supply of Chinese products in the Middle Eastern and North African Markets, offering a unique platform for traders to cater to the needs of this sizeable market.

The 1.2 kilometre-long, 150,000 sq.m, dragon-shaped retail complex is divided into seven zones offering an assortment of high quality facilities for visitors and traders alike and currently houses over 3,950 outlets offering a wide variety of products including home appliances, stationery, office appliances, communication and acoustic equipment, lamps, household items, building materials, furniture, toys, machinery, garments, textiles, footwear and general merchandise.

Built in 2002 and opened two years later, footfall at the complex has increased year-on-year since it began trading in 2004. Dragon Mart currently welcomes an average 52,000 people each day, a footfall of around 19 million per annum.

Strategically located on the Hatta/Al Ain highway, the development has over 2,500 parking spaces, as well as eight fully equipped warehouses and 25 residential buildings only 200 metres away from the main complex.

Dragon Mart 2

Dagon Mart 2 will add approximately 175,000 sq.m to the existing development and house a hypermarket, cinemas, and restaurants, will provide many more opportunities for retailers, hoteliers and restaurants to prosper at this unique development.

Dragon Mart 2, whose anchor tenants include Geant (10,000 sqm) and a nine-screen Grand Cinema complex (4,000 sqm), will include a two-storey retail mall with food court and separate terrace offering a range of outdoor dining options; a multi-storey car park and a 240-room, 8,500 sqm hotel.

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The Outlet Village is an upscale indoor retail destination developed by Meraas, offering a unique value shopping experience for the most iconic international fashion brands in a distinctive and stunning environment. Conveniently located on Jebel Ali road, adjacent to Dubai Parks and Resorts (just off on Sheikh Zayed Road), The Outlet Village is a stone’s throw from the centres of both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the ideal shopping destination for modern day fashionistas to pick up statement pieces at fabulous prices.

The Outlet Village’s iconic architectural design takes inspiration from the picturesque medieval Italian hill town of San Gimignano and UNESCO World Heritage site located in Tuscany. Its bespoke and authentic craftsmanship gives it a feeling of classic European heritage, set amidst the sand dunes of the Arabian desert. Bringing together a striking design inspired by a rich past with an innovative approach to construction, The Outlet Village harmonises architectural history with contemporary lifestyle and invites visitors to explore the contrast between old and new. Located adjacent to Dubai Parks and Resorts and within easy reach of Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as Al Maktoum International Airport, The Outlet Village is set to emerge as an iconic and must-visit shopping destination for visitors and residents.

Spanning over actual 25,000 square feet with a projection to expand shortly by adding 3 million square feet of space bringing its total retail square footage to 4.5 million by 2018, making it the largest luxury outlet shopping destination in the UAE.

Adding another dimension to Dubai’s rich retail landscape, The Outlet Village currently housing over 125 luxury retail brands including three department stores, international dining and a plethora of brands such as Galeries Lafayette, DKNY, Dunhill, Armani, Lanvin, Coach, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Carolina Herrera, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss and many more. The Outlet Village is the ideal place for consumers to acquire iconic brands at exceptional prices. With the added space, The Outlet Village will be home to 350 individual retailers and a total of 450 luxury international brands.

The Outlet Village’s expansion phase will be beautifully designed, but the new theme will be markedly different from the iconic Tuscan architecture showcased within the existing structure that opened to public back in September. The expanded layout and the fluid design transitions between the two phases will emphasise The Outlet Village’s focus on luxury, variety, aesthetics and value.

“The launch of The Outlet Village is part of Meraas’ commitment to build on the Dubai Fashion 2020 strategy, helping to diversify the city’s retail infrastructure and bolstering Dubai’s position as an evolving fashion capital of the world. The retail mix of prestigious high-end fashion and consumer brands within The Outlet Village is perfectly matched to the tastes of sophisticated UAE residents and visitors and we are excited to welcome customers to experience this unique shopping experience”.

Once visitors have wandered around The Outlet Village’s stunning paved walkways and perused a selection of fabulous stores, they can relax in one of the elegant Piazzas which boast a variety of eateries, including PF Changs, Operation Falafel and Tashas; enough to revitalise the most dedicated of shoppers!

Complimentary Tourism Shuttle Buses are also available to transport visitors to The Outlet Village from selected hotels and popular tourist destinations; what better way to spend the day than strolling through the picturesque Tuscan-esque streets, whilst indulging in a spot of retail therapy.

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Dubai Outlet Mall is the first ‘Outlet’ concept mall in the Middle East and home to over 1200 of the world’s premium and top brands.

The mall is dedicated to being a true and ultimate value retail destination and you can snap up discounts of between 30%-90% on the majority of products available in the 240 stores on offer, as well as very comprehensive food and beverage choices, the mall is also home to the first Chuck E Cheese’s family entertainment venue in the UAE.

Located at DUBAILAND on Dubai – Al Ain Road (Route 66), Dubai Outlet Mall is open Saturday to Wednesday 10am – 10pm and Thursday and Friday 10am – 12 Midnight.

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Pairing the towering ambitions of Dubai with a unique and vibrant waterfront lifestyle, Dubai Marina captures the imagination like no other place in the world. Taking pride of place in this impressive development is Dubai Marina Mall, a modern, thoughtfully designed haven for the shopping, leisure and lifestyle pursuits of the community’s residents and visitors, as well as for fascinated tourists seeking the very best that the city has to offer.

In terms of scale, 140 outlets and a gross leasable area spanning 390,000 sq. ft. are tiered over four levels that bring together high-street fashion brands, aspirational couture, al fresco dining before a shimmering waterfront, cinematic thrills at Reel Cinemas, engaging children’s entertainment, and even the convenience of a supermarket.

Connected seamlessly to the premium luxury hotel, The Address Dubai Marina Mall, it allows effortless access to the property’s inspiring lobby and beyond. A relaxed, un-hurried pace defines the mood at Dubai Marina Mall, while the chic setting creates a sense of exclusivity and finesse, reflecting your own sense of style, whether casual or fashion-forward. It is the quintessential Dubai destination, where you always feel welcome and long to return to time and again.

Large waterfront shopping & dining complex with big-name stores, a supermarket & food outlets.

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Dubai Festival City is a 1300 acre, premier waterfront urban community that has been designed to capture the ground breaking 21st Century spirit of Dubai. It offers a rich and vibrant living experience that interconnects the finest, easily accessible:

Shopping – Festival Centre
Dining – largest F&B offering in Dubai
Entertainment & Leisure
Residential Community – Villas, apartments & duplexes
Schools – Two international schools
Hospitality – InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Hotels
Commercial Offices
Automotive
Infrastructure
24/7 City Management
An established creekside mixed use destination, developed by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), Dubai Festival City offers an unrivalled community lifestyle with modern luxury, comfort and convenience. Dubai Festival City is formed by three distinctive districts; Marsa Al Khor, Festival Centre and Al Badia which are connected by an impressive 30 kilometre internal road network and a wide creekside promenade.

Distinctive residential communities will provide homes to over 50,000 residents living in 20,000 apartments, townhouses and villas.  In addition, 50,000 office personnel will work daily at Dubai Festival City.

With easy access via the 13 lane Business Bay Crossing, Airport Tunnel and the 12 lane Garhoud Bridge, and situated only two kilometres from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Festival City’s unique waterfront setting will deliver vibrancy and a sense of place to Dubai’s landscape.

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Launched in 1992 by the Al Ghurair Group, and subsequently doubled in size in 2004, BurJuman Centre was one of Dubai’s very first major shopping malls that set new standards for the city’s retail scene.

Centrally located in Bur Dubai at the heart of the city’s business and heritage districts, BurJuman offers direct links via both Dubai Metro Lines at interchange BurJuman Station and has easy access to major highways such as Sheikh Zayed Road, ensuring quick and easy connectivity to the rest of the city and beyond. BurJuman thus has a well-established status as a true destination mall hosting a great variety of Dubai’s leading retailers supported by a state of art cinema and a Family Entertainment Centre, along with a great range of dining options.

Following a major redevelopment programme, 390,000 sq.ft. of new retail space was relaunched to enthusiastic customers on 3rd of September 2016. BurJuman thus strengthened its attractive existing portfolio by adding almost 200 new stores, anchored by H&M, Forever 21 and including such popular brands as Next, Mothercare, LC Waikiki, New Look, Aldo, Nine West, Inglot, Charles & Keith, Adidas, Sharaf DG, The Toy Store along with many more.

An expansive food court hosts over two dozen outlets including KFC, McDonalds, Burger King, Bombay Chowpatty, Papa John’s, Subway, Tapa King, while a new restaurant precinct offers casual dining options such as Nando’s, Yo Sushi, Calfonia Pizza Kitchen, Yellow Chilli, GRK, Tim Hortons.

The BurJuman redevelopment also features a new Carrefour Hypermarket, as well as offering an impressive range of entertainment facilities including a 14-screen Vox Cinemas multiplex showing the latest blockbusters and Magic Planet, in the latest version of what is undoubtedly one of the region’s favorite family attractions.

As a key part of its ongoing strategic growth plans, a renovation project is now being launched covering a further 400,000 sq.ft of retail space. In this respect BurJuman remains fully committed to attracting exciting new brands to further enhance the mall’s overall appeal.

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City Centre Mirdif is a super regional shopping mall ideally located on Emirates road and Tripoli street. The mall is a hub of the greater community with extensive provisions of facilities such as dedicated community areas, medical clinics, spa, personal grooming facilities and a fitness centre. With over 430 stores, unique leisure and entertainment attractions and a host of tasty food outlets, City Centre Mirdif is ‘the place for you’.

City Centre Mirdif offers easy access with 3 dedicated bridges and 12 entry and exit points at different levels of its 7,000 vehicle car parks. The shopping mall is the first in the region to follow ecologically friendly and sustainability compliant construction techniques from its early design stages and is in the process of acquiring a LEED certification.

With a gross leasable area extending to 196,000 square metres, City Centre Mirdif will feature world class stores with 200 new and unique to the Northern Emirates. Key anchor stores include Carrefour, VOX Cinemas, Playnation, Debenhams, Emax, Centrepoint, Home Centre and Fitness First.

The Centre’s superior leisure and entertainment offer includes some exciting new concepts to the region. Playnation, a brand new entertainment destination, will umbrella five distinctive brands that include iFLY Dubai – an indoor sky-diving centre, Little Explorers – a children’s edutainment centre, Soccer Circus Dubai – a fully interactive football attraction – first of its kind in the region, Yalla! Bowling – a 12 lane cosmic ten pin bowling attraction featuring advanced video simulation and video games and Magic Planet, the region’s leading family entertainment centre.

Together with Aquaplay, a new water-based ‘edutainment’ recreation facility aimed at 2 to 8 year olds and VOX Cinemas with 10 state-of-the-art cinema screens including the first “ExtremeScreen” cinema in the UAE , two Gold Class theatres and 2 RealD Digital screens, City Centre Mirdif will provide a superior leisure and entertainment experience for its shoppers.

City Centre Mirdif is the latest development of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, owner and developer of the Middle East and North Africa’s most impressive shopping malls including Mall of the Emirates and other City Centre brands.

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City Walk is the newest addition to Dubai’s shopping and dining scene.

City Walk the urban living concept by Meraas, is an ideal outdoor destination providing the ultimate lifestyle experience with its unique mix of innovative retail and upscale gourmet outlets. Where the city gets together, City Walk offers a variety of high-end lifestyle options in the retail, grooming, wellness and F&B sectors comprising leading international brands.  An idyllic venue for business meetings and coffee mornings, City Walk blends easy going street café culture with high-end dining.

Cafes and restaurants in an outdoor retail complex with a tree-lined esplanade and central fountain.

City Walk is a self contained shopping and dining area that is more of a community rather than a mall. It’s more of a town centre that combines Dubai with chic European fashion and a London edge.

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WAFI opened in 1991 and was one of the first malls in Dubai. Over the years WAFI has expanded through a series of development projects, and the site now offers an impressive combination of almost 300 retail outlets representing over 200 of the world’s most exclusive brands.  It also offers the largest collection of quality restaurants and cafes available within one location in the UAE, including many award winning concepts, as well as an impressive range of Health and Leisure facilities

The Group’s flagship is the mixed use development WAFI, which has a history of ‘firsts’ including most recently the introduction of the prestigious Raffles Hotel brand to the Middle East. The Hospitality segment has seen major growth as the Food and Beverage division expands its franchise operations throughout the Middle East, Europe and the USA, whilst businesses in our Industrial portfolio have been ideally placed to benefit from the growth taking place throughout the region.

WAFI Mall’s USP is the premier lifts of glass especially selected from mosques and temples across the Islamic world. It’s one of the largest windows of its kind and is a sight no visitor to Dubai should miss.

When you arrive at WAFI Mall, you’re greeted by striking sphinx statues, and the opulent Egyptian theme continues inside. It’s certainly a treat to be able to shop at over 350 shops while taking in spectacular stained-glass pyramids, as well as pharaoh sculptures and columns with hieroglyphics. You’ll find plenty of designer stores such as Burberry, Roberto Cavalli and Chopard. However, there are also a number of under-the-radar local boutiques.

If you’re a fan of British department store Marks & Spencer, you can indulge right here. Don’t forget to browse Souk Khan Murjan, which offers Arabian handicrafts. There are 30 eateries, and kids can enjoy mini golf and an outdoor pool. Fun is guaranteed for the entire family.

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The Ibn Battuta Mall is a popular shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai close to Interchange 6 for Jebel Ali Village. Having more than 270 shops, 50 restaurants, a 21-screen cinema and over 4,500 parking spaces on a total of 521,000 square meters, Ibn Battuta is the world’s largest themed shopping mall.

The Ibn Battuta Mall consists of six courts, each of whose designs are inspired by some of the countries visited by the great Moroccan Berber explorer, Ibn Battuta:

Egypt Court
India Court
China Court
Andalusia Court
Persia Court
Tunisia Court
At Ibn Battuta Mall, shopping, dining and entertainment come together with history, culture and the story of a remarkable adventure. It is what makes us one of Dubai’s most exciting shopping and retail destinations.

Don’t just come here for the shopping though – the decor is a sight to behold. Persia Court features a magnificent hand painted dome, there are pyramids in the Egypt Court and a striking lion fountain taking centre stage in Andalusia Court. Choose from 50 eateries and 21 cinema screens, including an IMAX theatre.

What’s more, the metro takes you right to the mall.

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