Dubai’s luxury shopping malls are famous globally. Some are ranked among the largest in the world. These captivating malls use strategic architectural design and layout features to encourage visitors not only to shop, but also to spend time with friends and family, relax, appreciate the well-designed interiors, and walk away with a positive experience.

Ibn Battuta Mall

Named after the well-known 14th-century Moroccan scholar and explorer, Ibn Battuta Mall is the world’s largest themed shopping mall and a must-visit site in Dubai. It is common practice for visitors to book hotels near Ibn Battuta Mall to maximise their holiday. Luxury properties like Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai stand out as the preferred choice for many.

Shahroozporia, Ibn Battuta Mall Persian Court, CC BY-SA 3.0

Themed Areas

Six themed areas (courts) of the mall feature the regions of Andalusia, China, Egypt, Tunisia, India, and Persia explored by the great Ibn Battuta. All offer exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment blending with culture and history while portraying the illuminating story of his adventures. Start the day in whichever region captures your imagination first.

A treat for all

Whether a history buff, a culture vulture, an impulse buyer, or a foodie, with each area offering engaging diversions with more than 400 outlets in all, visitors hardly feel the passage of time until the hunger pangs set in. Discover carefully chosen brand labels, affordable fashion, and a vast range of dining and entertainment options in air-conditioned comfort.

Be inspired

Designed with meticulous care, each court offers a glimpse into history and culture through architectural features, colours, and traditional designs of the region, the food served at the restaurants, and the type of entertainment provided. Experiencing most of these within a day is an inspiring adventure.