A retail wonderland! Upcoming malls in the UAE
“Shop till you drop” is an expression that the UAE embraces wholeheartedly. The country is popular across the world for its gargantuan malls and an endless array of retail centres. This shopper’s paradise promises to live up to its reputation, with a slew of projects getting ready to cater to the retail needs of the cosmopolitan community. Read up on the most high-profile upcoming malls in the UAE that will have the crowds flocking.
UPCOMING MALLS IN THE UAE
When it comes to shopping, UAE has a lot to offer. Now with these upcoming shopping malls of UAE, the concept of retail shopping and entertainment will surely change. Here’s a list of malls to watch out for.
EXPO CITY MALL
With the announcement of a new mall this week, Expo City Dubai is continuing to grow into a vibrant region of the emirate.
According to the Dubai Media Office, the Expo City Mall will debut the following year and will have more than 190 stores and restaurants.
The shopping centre, which is reachable via Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Expo Road, and Jebel Ali Road, will also be served by the Dubai Expo 2020 metro station, which was constructed expressly for the international expo.
- Location: Expo City
DUBAI SQUARE MALL
Next on our list of the top upcoming shopping malls in the UAE is Dubai Square by Emaar. Dubbed one of the best malls in Dubai, it is a super-sized mall under construction at the Dubai Creek Harbour development. Once completed, the mall will be roughly the size of The Dubai Mall.
The upcoming Dubai Square Mall is a technological marvel with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities. It will be home to a waterpark, an art district, a cineplex and the Middle East’s largest ‘Chinatown’. The futuristic Grand Plaza will be dedicated to hosting events, concerts and other live shows.
- Location: Dubai Creek Harbour
MEYDAN ONE MALL
Meydan One Mall is another upcoming luxury shopping destination in the Meydan One district sprawling over 1.5 sq. metres. The mall will be home to a wide selection of luxury outlets, eateries and tons of entertainment and leisure options for kids and grown-ups.
A massive 46,000 sq.m area of Meydan One Mall is dedicated to entertainment. Some of the options include an electric go-karting track, an e-gaming zone and designated areas for extreme sports.
Another highly anticipated attraction will be the 1-kilometre indoor ski slope and a gigantic Crystal Lagoon with a 500 metres beach. Meydan One Mall will also feature a 380-metre-long dancing fountain. The mall will feature an expansive plaza for events and festivals as well.
Location: Meydan One
DEIRA MALL
The new Deira Mall, which is slated to be “one of the city’s biggest shopping centres,” will shortly be located on the Dubai Islands. Three floors of retail and recreational areas will make up Deira Mall. The mall will have high-end and trendy retail establishments, a hypermarket, a movie theatre, restaurants, and cafés. Modern glass atrium will let in natural light and enable open-air shopping throughout the milder months.
The Dubai Islands, formerly known as the Deira Islands, are a “man-made archipelago” off the coast of Deira, according to the Nakheel website. The Nakheel-developed project, which is now under construction, will span 17 square metres over five isles and house “emerging upmarket residences, hotels, lifestyle projects, and marinas.”
- Location: Dubai Islands
FAQS ABOUT THE UPCOMING MALLS IN THE UAE
HAS REEM MALL ABU DHABI OPENED?
Reem Mall had a soft opening on 16th February 2023. The retail destination will be fully opened in September this year. With various retail outlets, the mall is home to Snow Abu Dhabi, a sub-zero snow and ice park.
ARE MALLS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK IN THE UAE?
Every mall in the UAE has different timings but most of the malls are open seven days a week.
WHERE CAN I BUY MIDDLE EASTERN SOUVENIRS IN DUBAI?
Souks in Dubai are the perfect places to buy a traditional Middle Eastern souvenir for your loved ones or yourself.
And this brings us to the end of our roundup of new malls in the UAE. Which of these spectacular new upcoming malls do you feel excited about? If you’re in the capital, you might wanna check out these malls in Abu Dhabi.