Ibn Battuta Mall
- Plan for about 2 hours
- Accessibility not confirmed
A themed mall on Sheikh Zayed Road near Jebel Ali, built around the travels of the explorer Ibn Battuta. Its six courts, from Andalusia to China, are decorated in the style of each region and are free to walk through.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| EntryWalking through the themed courts. Shops and attractions are paid separately. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Mornings, before the afternoon crowds.
- Busiest times
- Afternoons.
- Time needed
- About 2 hours
What to see
- Six themed courts: Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China
- A full-size ship in China Court and an elephant clock in India Court
- Starbucks under Persia Court's decorated dome
- Sky Zone trampolines, Switch Bowling and Novo Cinemas
- Three hotels on site
How to get there
- Metro
- Ibn Battuta station on the Red Line, then about a five-minute walk.
- Taxi
- Sheikh Zayed Road near interchange 6 (Jebel Ali Village); about 10 minutes by car from Dubai Marina.
- Parking
- Ample parking and taxi drop-off areas.
Open the location of Ibn Battuta Mall in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Ibn Battuta Mall (23 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- The mall's website gives hours of 10am to midnight every day; Visit Dubai lists shorter weekday hours, so check before a late visit.
- Supermarkets open 9am to 1am.
- Visit Dubai suggests mornings to avoid crowds.
- Allow an hour or two just to walk through the courts.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
What are Ibn Battuta Mall's opening hours?
The mall's own site lists 10am to midnight, Monday to Sunday. Visit Dubai gives 10am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday, so confirm before a late trip.
How do I get there by metro?
Take the Red Line to Ibn Battuta station; the mall is about a five-minute walk.
What are the themed courts?
China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Andalusia, each named after a stop on Ibn Battuta's journeys.
Is it free to visit?
Yes. Visit Dubai notes that walking around the mall and its displays is free.
Where this information comes from
Official website: ibnbattutamall.com
- Entry (free): visitdubai.com, checked
- Mall timings and supermarket hours: ibnbattutamall.com
- Courts, attractions, hotels, transport, best time, coordinates; different weekday hours: visitdubai.com
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