Mall of the Emirates is one of Dubai's most iconic shopping destinations, housing 630+ international brands across 233,000 sqm in Al Barsha. Famous worldwide for Ski Dubai – the Middle East's first indoor ski resort with real snow penguins and a 5-star black diamond run – it also includes Magic Planet entertainment, VOX Cinemas, the city's largest Carrefour, the upscale Fashion Dome, the Galeria atrium, and over 100 dining options.
Quick facts:
Duration 4–6 hours · 630+ stores · Ski Dubai inside · Direct metro
Did you know?
Mall of the Emirates was named the world's first "shopping resort" – combining a mall with a ski resort, hotel, theatre and entertainment under one roof, opened in 2005.
Best time to visit:
Weekday afternoons are quietest; weekends bring families to Ski Dubai and the entertainment zones.
Where to eat nearby:
Over 100 restaurants and cafés inside; the Aprés ski lounge overlooking the snow run is a unique dining experience.
Tip:
Mall of the Emirates has a dedicated metro station (Mall of the Emirates, Red Line) with covered walkway access – use this to skip parking traffic.
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates earns strong marks for its landmark Ski Dubai, the upscale Fashion Dome wing, the wide range of dining and its dedicated Metro station, with the Aprés ski lounge a frequent highlight.
It gets busy on weekends and holiday evenings, when popular areas and parking fill up quickly, so a weekday visit tends to be far calmer. On balance it remains one of the city's most enjoyable and well-connected malls.
What's special about Mall of the Emirates?
It's home to Ski Dubai – the Middle East's first indoor ski resort with real snow, a black diamond run, penguin encounters and a 5-star ski school.
Is there a metro station?
Yes, Mall of the Emirates Station on the Red Line connects directly to the mall via a covered air-conditioned walkway.
What entertainment is inside?
Ski Dubai, Magic Planet entertainment, VOX Cinemas (12 screens), an Olympic-size ice rink and the Coca-Cola Arena nearby.
Where's the food?
Over 100 dining options including the Aprés ski lounge with views over the Ski Dubai snow run – a unique Dubai dining experience.
Is it suitable for shopping luxury brands?
Yes, the Fashion Dome houses the largest collection of luxury brands in any Dubai mall outside The Dubai Mall.