Best shopping malls in the UAE

These are the best shopping malls in the UAE, United Arab Emirates:

• The Galleria
• Al Wahda mall
• The Marina Mall
• Abu Dhabi mall
• Yas mall

Best shopping malls in the UAE

There may be no nation in the world that treats shopping the way the UAE does. Malls serve every purpose from a meeting point between friends or colleagues to a refuge from the hot desert sun, and when you see the insides of these shopping complexes, you’ll know why locals and visitors alike keep coming back.

The Galleria

There may be no nation in the world that treats shopping the way the UAE does. Malls serve every purpose from a meeting point between friends or colleagues to a refuge from the hot desert sun, and when you see the insides of these shopping complexes, you’ll know why locals and visitors alike keep coming back.

Al Wahda mall

Al Wahda Mall, named after Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Football Club who plays at the stadium next door, is considered one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. The mall opened in 2007 with an offering of around 150 retail brands, but it’s evolved over the past decade into one of the largest shopping complexes in the UAE with a total footprint of 3.3 million square feet and over 350 stores. Shops include Armani Exchange, Gap, Izod, Victoria Secret and Tommy Hilfiger.

The Marina Mall

Opened in 2001, Marina Mall has 5 levels covering 1.3 million square feet of 400+ retail outlets such as Tiffany & Co., Hugo Boss, Gucci, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent. Marina Mall also offers a bowling alley and a revolving restaurant on top of its 30-story observation tower, which gives some pretty spectacular views of Abu Dhabi and the surrounding Persian Gulf.

Abu Dhabi mall

Conveniently nestled in the heart of the city, Abu Dhabi Mall offers more than 200 stores of fashion labels and designer boutiques. Directly connected to the renowned Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi Mall is a centerpiece in the social fabric of the city. Anchor stores include Carolina Herrera, Zara, Pandora, Weekend Max Mara and Anne Klein.

Yas mall

Located at the center of Yas Island, Yas Mall offers the ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment experience in Abu Dhabi. It boasts a total area of 2.5 million square feet and features 370 stores that include well-known brands like American Eagle Outfitters, Bershka, Calvin Klein, Lacoste and Terranova. Tired of shopping? With more than 60 restaurants and cafes to choose from, indulge your palate with sumptuous dishes from around the world while enjoying the ambiance of this ultra-modern mall.

Source: www.forbes.com