Dubai Mall Market
One of the world's largest malls beside Burj Khalifa
Adjacent to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall combines vast shopping floors with attractions: an aquarium, indoor ice rink and immediate access to the Dubai Fountain shows - a common stop on city sightseeing itineraries.
Dubai Mall at a Glance#
Address: Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Website: https://thedubaimall.com
Hours: Most stores daily 10:00am-12:00am (some attractions have extended hours); mall open daily
Admission: Mall entry free; main attractions vary (Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo tickets from AED 100; Burj Khalifa observation decks AED 159+). Pricing listed in AED.
About Dubai Mall#
Dubai Mall is a vast shopping and entertainment complex in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, opened in 2008 and located next to the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
The mall contains over a thousand retail outlets, extensive dining areas and major attractions including a large indoor aquarium with a tunnel, an Olympic-size ice rink, and themed shopping precincts such as a luxury fashion avenue. Its size and connectivity to Downtown Dubai make it a major retail and leisure destination.
Developed as part of the Downtown Dubai project in the 2000s, the mall was built to combine large-scale retail, leisure attractions and event space and has since been expanded with new attractions and retail precincts.
Situated in the Downtown Dubai district immediately adjacent to the Burj Khalifa and the artificial lake that hosts the Dubai Fountain, the mall is a focal point of Dubai’s central tourism and business area.
- Opening and location: Opened in 2008, the Dubai Mall is one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment complexes and sits adjacent to the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai.
- Retail and attractions: The mall hosts more than a thousand retail outlets alongside major attractions such as a large public aquarium, an ice rink and multiple entertainment and dining precincts.
What to See#
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: A large indoor aquarium and underwater zoo that contains a walk-through tunnel and displays a variety of fish and marine species including sharks and rays.
- Fashion Avenue: A dedicated luxury retail wing and exhibition spaces hosting flagship stores and high-end fashion houses located inside the mall.
- Downtown arcade and fountain access: The external plaza area and promenade facing the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, linking the mall to the Downtown Dubai development.
How to Get to Dubai Mall#
The Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station; use the covered pedestrian link bridge to reach the mall. Taxis and ride-hailing drop off at several designated entrances (Fashion Avenue, Dubai Fountain). From Dubai International Airport (DXB) it’s about 15-20 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Dubai Mall#
- Use the Dubai Metro (Red Line) to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station then walk via the air-conditioned metro link bridge to the mall.
- Visit on weekdays early morning to avoid mall and tourist-attraction crowds; evenings light up for the Dubai Fountain show.
- Take the lower-level pedestrian entrance from the Dubai Fountain if coming to see the fountain shows-it's less crowded than the main Fashion Avenue entrance.
Best Time to Visit Dubai Mall#
Best visited in winter (Nov-Mar) for comfortable outdoor conditions; for fewer crowds, go on weekday mornings.
Weather & Climate near Dubai Mall#
Dubai Mall's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 12 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 26 mm | some cloud | 60% | 3.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 8 mm | some cloud | 58% | 3.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 24° - 37° | 34° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Excellent | 27° - 39° | 39° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Very Good | 29° - 40° | 43° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 4.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Very Good | 29° - 41° | 41° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 4.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Excellent | 27° - 39° | 37° | 1 mm | clear | 55% | 3.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 23° - 35° | 31° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
