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concept that makes shopping absolutely hassle free. The mall has 275 retailers, 50 restaurants and food outlets, 21 state of the art cinema screens including the UAE’s first IMAX. Ibn Battuta can be accessed via Dubai Metro’s Red Line. www.ibnbattutamall.com
LamCy pLaza Cheerful and economical, Lamcy has an incredible retail portfolio that offers a mix of local, regional and international brands. 150 outlets are laid out in a distinctive ‘open shopping’ plan that allows visitors to seamlessly access a wide variety of apparel, accessories, toys, electronics, household items, jewellery and watches. Children can be left under the careful supervision of the FunCity staff – Lamcy’s Play and Discover Centre – while parents scout through Carter’s Nine West, Springfield and the mall’s other stores. www.lamcyplaza.com
eTiHaD maLL Its interiors take inspiration from the finest of Arabic culture and its offerings are top local and international 50
brands. 136 outlets ranging from home ware and fashion to perfumes and spas make Etihad, the ‘mall for all’. Entertainment options for the entire family and more than 20 restaurants add the finishing touches to a pleasurable shopping experience. www.etihadmall.ae
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The latest addition to Dubai’s shopping scape, Madina Mall comprises of more than 120 outlets across 400,000 square metres. Featuring restaurants, a family entertainment area and hypermarket, its most popular resident is the British basementbargain store, Poundstretcher. Contact: 04 282 8800
Renaissance period Italian towns were built around a “mercato” where people met to trade goods and information gradually becoming the nucleus of the community. Mercato imbibes this philosophy in its offerings. 126 outlets retailing a variety of products from fashion to furnishings, cafés, cinemas, a supermarket and even spas and salons are housed in the mall. Armani , Massimo Dutti, Laura Ashley and many other global brands can be found here. www.mercatoshoppingmall.com
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Shopping, skiing, theatre, art and hospitality meld beautifully at the exceptional Mall of the Emirates. The
Though Mirdiff City Centre is a large mall offering a full range of shopping and leisure experiences, it exudes
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where merchandise that is discounted 50% or more from the original price is displayed outside participating stores, creating a mega bargain market ambience in the mall! The mall also has a Tourism programme which provides tourists with extra added value offers and discounts at its different stores. Tourists can ask their hotel concierge or get the information on the Dubai Outlet Mall free shuttle bus services to the hotels. They will be provided with an Outlet Plus Card that has to be Customer Service Desk at the mall’s dome area. The card is valid for one day and comes with a list of participating stores at Outlet Mall. www.dubaioutletmall.com
mall boasts more than 500 international brands retailing fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing products and even a super stylish Fashion Dome dedicated to stalwarts such as Louis Vuitton, Paul Smith and Diane Von Furstenberg. But what makes this mall legendary is the spectacular Ski Dubai – the region’s first indoor ski resort. Its family leisure offerings also include Magic Planet, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the five-star Kempinski and The Pullman Dubai Hotels, the Mall’s 500-seat DUCTAC community theatre and accompanying arts centre, and over 85 coffee shops and restaurants. Dubai Metro’s Red Line makes a direct stop at the mall. www.malloftheemirates.com
ibn baTTuTa maLL Renowned for its design sensibilities, the unique architecture of the mall celebrates the travels of the famous Arab explorer, Ibn Battuta. The mall has six courts reflecting the architecture of each region Ibn Battuta explored – Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China. Ibn Battuta’s claim to fame also lies in the fact that it is the world’s largest themed mall. Divided into four sections: family & convenience, major department stores, up-market brands & lifestyles and entertainment & leisure, the mall follows a unique retailing
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