The Dubai Mall
- Downtown Dubai
- Accessibility not confirmed
Dubai's largest shopping and leisure complex, next to Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. It has well over a thousand shops, hundreds of places to eat, and attractions such as Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Ice Rink and KidZania.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00–23:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
What to see
- More than 1,200 shops, including Fashion Avenue and a Gold Souk
- Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink and KidZania
- The indoor waterfall with diver sculptures
- Direct link to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station via a covered bridge
- Waterfront views of the Dubai Fountain outside
How to get there
- Metro
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, connected by the air-conditioned Metro Link Bridge.
- Taxi
- Drop-off via Financial Centre Road (formerly Doha Street).
- Parking
- More than 14,000 covered spaces. Visit Dubai says Grand, Cinema and Fashion parking are free for the first four hours on weekdays and six hours at weekends, while Zabeel and Fountain Views parking are free at all times.
Open the location of The Dubai Mall in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Dubai Mall (33 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Shops open 10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to midnight Friday to Sunday.
- Restaurants and food courts stay open an hour later than the shops.
- The car parks have more than 14,000 covered spaces; some zones are free only for the first few hours.
- There is no formal dress code, but covering shoulders and knees is advised.
- Attractions inside the mall keep their own hours and tickets.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
What time does Dubai Mall open and close?
The mall's website lists retail hours of 10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to midnight Friday to Sunday. Restaurants and food courts close at midnight on weekdays and 1am Friday to Sunday.
How do I get to Dubai Mall by metro?
Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station and walk through the Metro Link Bridge, a covered, air-conditioned walkway into the mall.
What is there to do besides shopping?
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania and a large cinema are all inside, each with its own ticket.
Is there a dress code?
There is no official dress code, but Visit Dubai advises covering shoulders and knees out of respect for local culture.
Where this information comes from
Official website: thedubaimall.com
- Opening hours by outlet type: thedubaimall.com
- Metro Link Bridge, buses, car access, parking capacity, satnav coordinates: thedubaimall.com
- Size, stores, attractions, history, dress code, parking zones: visitdubai.com
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