Superlatives abound when it comes to the new Dubai Mall expansion plan, but even before the mega-million deal was announced, this Dubai landmark has been an experience one doesn’t forget easily.
At a mind-boggling 12 million square feet, it’s the largest shopping mall in the world by total area.
How many people visit Dubai Mall in a year?
In 2023, Dubai Mall became the most visited place on Earth, with 105 million people touring its glitzy halls over that year. It sits next to the Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain at over 900 ft long, which itself occupies a lake at the foot of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. In short, it’s hard to see how the mall could top its current status; yet it’s set to get even more impressive.
What to see at Dubai Mall?
Dubai Mall already has a vast number of attractions, including over 1,200 retail outlets and 200 international dining experiences.
Top draws include Fashion Avenue, its designer haven, inaugurated in 2018; two flagship department stores, Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale’s; the 10-million-litre Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo; an Olympic-sized ice rink; an immersive digital art museum; a complete 155-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton; a 26-screen cinema; and one of the world’s largest candy stores. More
