Dubai Mall

Next to the world’s largest fountain and tallest tower, what else could you expect but the world’s biggest shopping mall? Covering 1.1 million square metres—the equivalent of 50 football pitches—the Dubai Mall is home to around 1,200 shops, including the largest gold souk in the world and 450 high-end fashion boutiques in the Fashion Avenue. But this shopping centre is far more than just retail. It also houses cafés, restaurants, a cinema, one of the largest aquariums in the world, an Olympic-sized ice rink, and a viewing platform offering stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. When it comes to shopping malls, people in Dubai don’t do things by halves! Opened in 2008, the Dubai Mall quickly became the most visited shopping destination in the world — attracting nearly 75 million visitors every year. That’s more than the Eiffel Tower, Times Square, and Disney World combined! With so much to explore, there’s truly something for everyone. Just be warned — once you step inside, it’s easy to lose track of time… and direction! It’s unmissable, both for its staggering size and endless entertainment.