Dubai Mall

Planned to be the developer – EMAAR – to be largest mall in the world, Dubai Mall will be the retail counterpart to Burj Dubai – at 800 metres the world's tallest tower. The 836,000 square metre scheme will comprise 465,000 square metres of retail space in addition to residential and retail amenities. The mall itself, equivalent to the size of more than 50 international-class soccer pitches, will be the largest shopping space in the world and bigger than West Edmonton Mall, Canada, and much larger than the Mall of America, in Bloomington, St. Paul, USA.

With its three level glass façade, The Dubai Mall will feature distinct themed areas which include The Waterfront Atrium, Palm Boulevard, The Aquarium, The Boardwalk and The Grand Drive. The mall will also feature the world's largest gold souk where hundreds of shops will be housed under a dome detailed in the traditional craft tradition. Dubai Mall is expected to attract over 35 million visitors in the first year of operations with usage growing by up to 30% per annum. The Mall will feature every imaginable brand – name store from high end retail and boutiques to daily necessities. Restaurants and move theatres will make Dubai Mall a worldwide shopping and entertainment destination.