Shop Your Heart Out at These Amazing Shopping Destinations in Dubai

Dubai is known as the shopping heaven for all the shopaholics out there. The tax-free shopping experience has attracted the attention of both foreign and local shoppers and bargain hunters. Maintaining its reputation, Dubai has brought together various stops for the buyers when it comes to shopping places. There are plenty of shopping places in Dubai where you can spend your money to get a luxurious shopping experience. If you are a bargain hunter looking for hot discounts, then you can explore the famous souks of Dubai and haggle your way to get your desired items at affordable prices. People who visit Dubai can never leave without exploring the shopping hubs of Dubai and taking something home in terms of souvenirs, designer items, local delicacies, and gadgets. 

Best Shopping Destinations of The City

If you want to make your shopping experience fun and promising, you can explore the following best shopping destinations in Dubai. This list features some of the most high-end and elegant ventures that are well-suited for any budget and preferences.

• Dubai Flea Market
• Wafi Mall
• Mercato Shopping Mall
• Dubai Mall
• Dubai Outlet Mall
• Ibn Battuta Mall
• Karama Shopping Complex
• Deira City Center
• Burjuman Center
• Mall of the Emirates

• Dubai Flea Market:

  

If you are looking to have a unique street shopping experience in Dubai, then Dubai Flea Market is your go-to destination. This flea market is hosted by Zabeel Park and provides you with an option to buy and sell pre-loved or second-hand products. You can buy furniture, toys, handicraft items, games, ceramics, books, gadgets, clothes, appliances, and more from here. You can get your desired products at cheaper rates from here while enjoying the exciting environment of the surrounding.

How to reach: Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa is the nearest metro station to reach Zabeel Park.

• WAFI Mall:

   

Dubai WAFI Mall was established in the year 2001, located on Oud Medha Road. It has a pyramid-shaped architecture that makes it unique among the other shopping malls in Dubai. It has a collection of beautiful artwork and the whole mall is inspired by the Egyptian theme. The mall features a total of 350 stores of crafts, apparel, accessories, and décor. The major attractions within the mall are Cleopatra’s Spa and eminent rejuvenation centers.

How to reach: It is located on a 10 minutes drive from the Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai International Airport. Take a shuttle bus or direct cab from the airport to reach the WAFI Mall.

• Mercato Shopping Mall:

  Mercato Shopping Mall is amongst the charming malls in the city. This mall is beautifully designed in the form of a beautiful Mediterranean town of Italy from the Renaissance period of Europe. The name “Mercato” also means “market” in Italian. The mall features around 130 shops that sell a variety of products. The environment of the mall with sparkling streetlights, cobbled streets, and classic plazas make this mall an exceptional place for a romantic evening with your partner.

   

  How to reach: The nearest metro station to reach Mercato Shopping Mall on the Jumeirah Beach Road is Dubai Financial Center located on Red Line.

   

  • Dubai Mall:

  Located near Burj Khalifa on Financial Center Road, Dubai Mall is designated as the largest mall of the world occupying a retail floor area of 502,000 square meters. This luxurious mall is equipped with over 1200 premium brand stores, Ice Rink, Reel Cinema, Underwater Zoo, Theme Park, Dubai Aquarium, numerous restaurants, and Dubai Fountains. Moreover, the park also has major attractions for candy and chocolate lovers including the Candylicious store and Hershey’s Chocolate World that sell all products of Hershey. Your visit to Dubai is incomplete without paying heed to this marvelous shopping destination.

   

  

  How to reach: You can either take the metro till Burj Khalifa and then take a shuttle bus or cab to the mall or take a direct cab to the mall.

   

  • Dubai Outlet Mall:

  Dubai Outlet Mall is one of the top places to shop in Dubai. You can buy branded fashion wear on cheap and affordable prices which makes it a popular shopping destination among tourists and locals. This mall gets stocks of last season from various brands like Bloomingdale’s, Harvey Nichols, and Boutique 1. Here you can find various designs from Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Wrangler, Adidas, and Tods on their end-of-season sale. The shopping options are not only limited to footwear and clothing but also features a decent collection of interior and home décor products.

   

  How to reach: Located on Dubai Al Ain Road, this mall can be easily reached through Creek Metro Station on Green Line.

   

  • Ibn Battuta Mall:

  Ibn Battuta Mall is the largest themed mall of Dubai located on the Sheikh Zayed Road and has been designed in honor of Ibn Battuta, an Arabian explorer. This mall is divided into six sections – China, India, Egypt, Tunisia, Andalusia, and Persia and has around 275 shops in total. All of these sections represent the regions traveled by Ibn Battuta and display various exhibits of these regions.

   

  How to reach: Reaching this mall by metro is the most convenient option since it is located right opposite to the Ibn Battuta Metro Station.

   

  • Karama Shopping Complex:

  Karama Shopping Complex was established in the year 1975 and has witnessed numerous renovations over the years but still stands apart from the dazzling shopping malls of Dubai. This mall is located in one of the oldest residential areas of Dubai. If you are looking for good bargains in Dubai, then you can shop your heart out at the Karama Shopping Complex. You can buy plenty of things from here including shawls and jewelry.

   

  How to reach: This mall can easily be reached through Al Karama Metro Station.

   

  • Deira City Center:

  Deira City Center is amongst the oldest shopping malls of the city located at the waterfront of the Port Saeed Road. The mall features all major brands of electronics, dresses, local outlets of silks as well as ornaments, rugs, and cashmere. Moreover, the mall also has a movie theatre, a magic planet for kids, and a bowling alley. You can enjoy a great time here with your friends and family while shopping your heart out.

  

  How to reach: You can take a direct cab or a metro till Deira City Center. Additionally, the mall authority also runs a shuttle from eleven major hotels in Dubai.

   

  • Burjuman Center:

  Burjuman Center is one of the award-winning and oldest malls in Dubai. This place is well-renowned for having a wide range of top luxury brand stores. You can find all famous brand labels here from Louis Vuitton to Christian Dior, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, and Hermes under one roof. It is a favorite shopping spot for fashionistas in Dubai. Another unique thing about this mall is that it is home to Saks Fifth Avenue which has only one outlet in Dubai and that even in this mall. The pavilion gardens and open courtyards within this mall are the best hangout zones.

  

  How to reach: This mall can easily be reached via Green and Red Metro Lines and the nearest metro station from Burjuman Center is Burjuman Metro Station.

   

  • Mall of the Emirates:

  Enjoy a premium shopping experience in Malls of the Emirates having around 475 premium stores of lifestyle, sports, fashion, electronics, magic planet kid’s play zone, home décor, and a multiplex cinema. This mall is home to the ultimate leisure spot the Ski Resort where you can have a marvelous skiing adventure. You can have an unforgettable shopping experience here.

  

  How to reach: You can take a metro to the Mall of Emirates then take a skywalk to access the mall.

   

  Popular Souks in Dubai

  Dubai has numerous commercial quarters and a marketplace that offers a rich shopping experience to the visitors. The following are some of the most famous souks in Dubai where you can experience the ultimate shopping experience.

   

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah
  • Gold Souk
  • Meena Bazaar Dubai
  • Spice Souk
  • Textile Souk
  • Perfume Souk

   

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah:

  Experience a traditional souk environment without having to struggle in the heat and noise at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. This souk is located within the Madinat Jumeirah Resort designed in the form of an ancient market with a modern and aesthetic touch that makes it appealing for the buyers. You can purchase from a variety of things from here including beautiful handicraft products and jewelry. It is one of the best places to witness the vibrant nightlife of Dubai as there are several café, restaurant, and bars here too.

   

  How to reach: Located on Souk Madinat Jumeirah, you can reach Souk Madinat Jumeirah easily through the Mall of the Emirates metro station.

   

  • Gold Souk:

  Gold Souk is amongst the most popular souks in Dubai, UAE. This place is a must-visit the place even if you have no intention to buy any gold. It is located adjacent to Dubai Creek, within Deira featuring covered walkways dotted with various gold jewelry shops.

   

  • Meena Bazaar Dubai:

  It is a local market place located in the old region of Bur Dubai located adjacent to the Al Bastakiya area. The area of this market is famous for watches, wedding jewelry, textiles, accessories, furniture, and spices from India.

   

  How to reach: Meena Bazaar is located opposite to the Al Fahidi metro station which makes this souk easily accessible for the visitors.

   

  • Spice Souk:

  Located near Gold Souk is the Spice Souk of Dubai where you would be able to see various small shops selling a wide range of herbs and spices like turmeric, saffron, pepper, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, and sumac. The narrow alleys of this market are surrounded by the beautiful aura of basmati rice as well as spices, nuts, dry fruits, flavored tobacco, and hookah masala. You can get your favorite spices from here and try to cook your favorite dish at home.

   

  • Textile Souk:

  Textile Souk is also located within the Bur Dubai region featuring plenty of shops dealing with a variety of textiles like cashmere, silk, wool, footwear, readymade apparel, and souvenir.

   

  How to reach: You can either reach Deira and cross the waterway in a water taxi or take a metro right from Al Fahidi Metro Station.

   

  • Perfume Souk:

  Perfume Souk is amongst the aromatic shopping centers in Dubai having a narrow alley with several small shops selling perfumes ranging from branded international perfumes to Arabic ittars. You can also choose from a range of scented incense in crystal, powder, rock, and wood form.

   

  How to reach: You can either take a cab or bus to reach Perfume Souk. Since it is located close to Al Ras Metro Station, so taking a metro would be a good option. We will suggest you to not travel in your car since the area is crowded and you would not be able to find parking space.

   

  Stated above were some of the best shopping destinations to visit in Dubai that will appeal to the shopaholic within you. All of these places are best in their regard and it would be great if you get to visit all of these places if you are looking to enjoy a great shopping experience in Dubai.