Mall of the Emirates (MOE), also commonly referred to as the Emirates Mall, is one of the most popular malls in Dubai. This massive shopping and entertainment destination attracts hundreds of visitors daily and is undoubtedly one of the most visited attractions in Dubai.
MALL OF THE EMIRATES, DUBAI
Occupying an area of more than 2 million sq ft., Mall of the Emirates opened in the year 2005 as a complete shopping resort. There are more than 630 retail stores in Mall of the Emirates that include fashion and lifestyle brands, department stores and everything in between. Besides that, there are two 5-star hotels in the Mall of Emirate – the Kempinski Hotel and Sheraton.
WHERE IS MALL OF THE EMIRATES LOCATED
Mall of the Emirates, also called the Emirates Mall, is located in Al Barsha 1. The convenient Mall of the Emirates location makes it easily accessible for the residents of Al Barsha, The Greens and Al Sufouh. Areas like Umm Suqeim and Al Quoz also lie in proximity.
MALL OF THE EMIRATES SHOPS AND STORES
The Mall of the Emirates is not just a mall. It’s a shopaholics’ paradise. Shops in Mall of Emirates range from luxury brands and lifestyle outlets to popular street fashion stores, home furnishing shops and everything in between. Besides all the famous and high-end brands and shops, the mall usually has bargain offers and promotions up for grabs. Visitors throng to the mall for good reason. Let’s look at all the popular retail stores in MOE.
MAX MARA
Pairing elegance and functionality, Max Mara is the go-to brand for the modern, chic woman.
JACK AND JONES
Best of men’s casual fashion, Jack and Jones make even the simplest t-shirts a sophisticated style statement.
CHANEL
Complete with its modern, luxurious and elegant line of products, you can find the Chanel store in the Fashion Dome, MOE.
BURBERRY
This British brand is globally recognised for its funky colours and unusual designs that are a fashion statement on its own.
DIOR
Experience the world of French luxury fashion with Dior clothing, accessories, fragrances and other products.
M.A.C
Top cosmetics, top products and something for “All Ages, All Races, All Sexes,” you can find a M.A.C store in Mall of the Emirates.
ZARA HOUSE
Deck your house with all things Zara. Zara Home brings you an eclectic collection of homeware and accessories.
APPLE STORE
Find the latest Apple products right here bolstered with a retail experience like no other.
DEBENHAMS
It’s your one-stop destination for exclusive men, women and kidswear including fashion and beauty accessories.
CARREFOUR MOE
This is the largest branch of Carrefour in Dubai and it is also the biggest hypermarket in the emirate.
Besides these, other Mall of the Emirates shops include:
- Mothercare
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Mango
- Zara
- Forever 21
- H&M
- Kate Spade
- Sephora
- Emax
- Crate & Barrel
- Centrepoint and more
The dedicated Fashion Dome in the Mall of Emirates has top luxury brands like Bvlgari, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Valentino, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin and more.
MALL OF THE EMIRATES RESTAURANTS
It’s impossible not to feel hungry after a long day of shopping, especially in a mall as large as this. Thankfully, there are a number of great restaurants in Mall of Emirates that you could try. Some of them, like the Farzi Café, Texas De Brazil and P.F. Chang’s are counted among the best restaurants in Dubai! Here is a list of all the popular MOE restaurants.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL
- Average cost for 2: AED 465
- Location: Level 2 Expansion
- Timings: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:30 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-0204
FARZI CAFÉ
- Average cost for 2: AED 200
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-0094
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
- Average cost for 2: AED 250
- Location: Food Court, Level 1
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: 800-275275
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
- Average cost for 2: AED 275
- Location: Ground Level
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-0033
DIN TAI FUNG
- Average cost for 2: AED 160
- Location: Level 2 Expansion
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-265-1288
AL HALABI
- Average cost for 2: AED 215
- Location: Ground Level
- Timings: 09:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 09:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-56-188-3847
AL HALLAB
- Average cost for 2: AED 170
- Location: Level 1
- Timings: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-9176
% ARABICA
- Average cost for 2: AED 50
- Location: Level 1
- Timings: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-329-2200
P.F. CHANG’S
- Average cost for 2: AED 280
- Location: Ground Level
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-0129
TRIBES
- Average cost for 2: AED 340
- Location: Ground Level
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-395-0663
If you’re looking for other excellent dining options at MOE, you might want to try Salmontini, The Butcher Shop & Grill, Eat Greek Kouzina and L’ETO Café. The Mall is also home to restaurants like Shake Shack, PAUL, Azkadenya, Café Bateel and Le Pain Quotidien. For desserts, you can try places like Godiva, Häagen-Dazs, Pinkberry, Krispy Kreme and GF Ferre Chocolate Bar.
ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
Besides the amazing shopping experience, there are several fun things to do in Mall of the Emirates for everyone. This massive mall is home to the ever-popular Ski Dubai, VOX Cinemas and Magic Planet. Let’s look at the available activities in Mall of the Emirates.
SKI DUBAI
Ski Dubai needs no introduction. This indoor ski resort in the middle of the desert maintains a temperature of -4°C all year round. You will find a ski slope, a snow park, cute little penguins and a whole lot of fun winter activities all under one roof.
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Thursday 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Friday 09:00 am to 12:00 am | Saturday 09:00 am to 11:00 pm.
- Contact: +971-800-386
VOX CINEMAS MOE
Catch the latest blockbusters at VOX Cinemas in Mall of the Emirates. Bringing you IMAX, 4DX, Theatre by Rhodes and Distraction-Free screening experiences – this is a movie buff’s haven. Plan a family day at the movies or just drop by for a flick after shopping, you’ll always find a show you like.
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am to 01:00 am
- Contact: 600-599905
DREAMSCAPE VR
This is the newest addition to the Mall of the Emirates attractions. The latest VR park in Dubai, Dreamscape MOE brings you four different virtual worlds to explore and conquer. Choose your preferred game out of the Dreamworks Dragon Flight Academy, Curse of the Lost Pearl, Blu Deep Rescue and the Alien Zoo.
- Cost: AED 75 per person
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-220-0995
MAGIC PLANET
The ultimate fun destination for kids, Magic Planet Dubai offers a world of rides, arcade games and soft-play activities to keep the little ones busy. But the best part is, this place is for everyone. Whether you’re 10 or 20, you can find something to enjoy at Magic Planet MOE.
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-341-4000
YALLA! BOWLING
Spending time at Yalla! Bowling MOE is one of the best family-friendly activities in the Mall of Emirates. Yalla! Bowling at Mall of Emirates has twelve bowling alleys, enough to get things heated and the party started. This is your chance to challenge and compete with your friends and family and prove your mettle in the game.
- Cost: From AED 30 per person
- Location: Level 2
- Timings: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-220-0995
MALL OF THE EMIRATES TIMINGS & OTHER DETAILS
Open all week, the Mall of the Emirates opening hours are:
- Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
All shops and restaurants in the mall follow the same opening and closing times. Only the Carrefour Mall of Emirates timings differ from the rest of the mall. It opens at 09.00 am daily and closes at 12:00 am from Saturday to Wednesday. On Thursdays and Fridays, Carrefour in Mall of the Emirates closes at 01:00 am.
MALL OF THE EMIRATES CONTACT NUMBER
For further information on the mall, you can simply contact their help desk. Call +971-4-409-9100. To contact Mall of the Emirates for queries related to customer service, you can call on +971-409-9100.
HOW TO GET TO MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Getting to the mall is simple. The easiest way to reach Mall of the Emirates is to drive down Sheikh Zayed Road and take the exit on the 4th interchange. The other alternative is to take the Dubai Metro on the Red Line and get off at the Mall of the Emirates station.
The cheapest way to get to the mall is via the buses on routes 81, 84 and 93. You can also always book an RTA taxi to get to the mall. Tourists can also opt for the hop-on, hop-off Big Bus Tour on the Beach Route. This bus runs from Deira to the Mall of the Emirates daily at 30 minutes intervals from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm.
This brings us to the end of this guide on Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Malls in Dubai, particularly the likes of Dubai Mall are developed to provide more than just a memorable shopping experience. These places are family-centric, providing activities and entertainment for people of all ages.
The evolution of traditional malls into wholesome family entertainment spots has its advantages, but that doesn’t beat the old-fashioned charm of the souks in Dubai. Selling everything from gold jewellery to Arabic perfumes and fragrant spices – these traditional souks are a shopping experience like no other.
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