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BurJuman
BurJuman has many of the same boutiques as Wafi (Chanel, Escada, Versace), yet has a better selection of high-end European brands such as Burberry, Cartier and Louis Vuitton.
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Dubai Mall
It’s only fitting that the world’s biggest mall is in Dubai, where everything seems to be bigger, brighter and flashier. Covering 5.9 million square feet, this massive shopping emporium has 1,200 shops, one of the world’s largest aquariums, an ice...
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Mall of the Emirates
Before Dubai Mall, the most comprehensive and varied shopping experience was at Mall of the Emirates. This shopping complex features the famous indoor snow and slopes (and penguins!) of Ski Dubai, as well as a 14-screen multiplex cinema and Magic...
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Wafi City
Egyptian-themed Wafi City, in Bur Dubai, is an Egyptian-themed mall with stores ranging from St. John to Marks & Spencer. Kids love the mall’s Encounter Zone, an 80,000-square-foot video game and entertainment center.
Dubai

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The Middle East has a huge market for luxury goods, and Dubai is the center of the region’s conspicuous consumption. For Dubai’s residents, there’s no need to travel to Europe or the U.S. to shop for anything, from Louis Vuitton to H&M –they’re all here, in Dubai’s many megamalls. Plus, merchandise is tax-free in the UAE. Although there are deals to be found, visitors coming specifically to shop should consider traveling here during two specific times per year: the “Dubai Shopping Festival,” a month-long event starting in January, and “Dubai Summer Surprises,” held every summer. During these periods, stores have big sales and malls stage giveaways and promotions to attract crowds. Whereas Americans tend to think of malls as hangouts for teenagers, in Dubai they are major sources of entertainment for all ages.