Mall of the Emirates

Mall of the Emirates

The Mall of the Emirates is one of the popular shopping malls, which is widely known for its location and providing indoor ski resort, many luxurious and varieties of brands, and providing dining options. It is located at the junction of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Barsha Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making it easily accessible by car, taxi, or bus, and by metro, it is very convenient because the Metro's Red Line has a direct station connecting to the mall. It is located in the Al Barsha district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the Mall of the Emirates started in October 2003 and the official opening was in November 2005. It took a time period of approximately 2 years, which was a notable thing for the rapid construction of a large-scale project like the Mall of the Emirates, and soon it became a must-visit tourist spot in Dubai.

The height of the Mall of the Emirates is unknown because it is not built as a taller building; they focused on the horizontal size for the space for retail and entertainment, which has a total of 4 floors, including the ground level, with a total of more than 630 retail outlets. The ground floor contains many luxurious fashion stores and has a large Carrefour hypermarket, including various electronic shops and grocery shops. It also provides a wide range of dining options like cafes and restaurants. The first floor mainly focuses on fashion and accessory shops, including luxurious and varied brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton. It also has many dining options and additionally, it has Magic Planet, which is a perfect place for entertainment. Magic Planet provides many games like arcade games, bowling, and redemption games where gamers can exchange prizes by earning tickets. The second floor contains retail outlets and has a large number of restaurants and cafes, and the entrance for Ski Dubai, while Ski Dubai is on the third floor, but the entrance is on the second floor for an attraction given by a slope. The third floor is occupied by many cinema complexes and VOX Cinemas and has many dining options. It especially has Ski Dubai, which was one of the world's largest indoor ski resorts. By the official opening of Ski Egypt, it took the position of number one in having the world's largest indoor ski resort.

Among the tourist places in Dubai, the Mall of the Emirates is not a governmental property; it is a family-owned business. Majid Al Futtaim was a significant Emirati businessman who founded the Majid Al Futtaim Group in 1992. Under the leadership of Majid Al Futtaim, they built many large-scale projects, including the Mall of the Emirates, which was famous for its indoor ski resorts. The total cost of building the Mall of the Emirates is approximately 2.936 billion AED.

The Mall of the Emirates generally opens during the following time period only. From Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. From Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. But the opening and closing times vary during holidays and special events, so it's always advisable to check the official website for current updates before you plan to visit the Mall of the Emirates.

The staff of the Mall of the Emirates always have high concern for their visitors. They provide many safety measures and have well-trained security throughout the mall. CCTV cameras are equipped everywhere for the safety of children and visitors of the Mall of the Emirates. Fire alarms, smoke detectors, and firefighting equipment are always available in case of any emergencies.

Inside the ski resort, you can enjoy a variety of entertainment. The package of entertainment depends upon the activity you choose. Ski slope access gives access to the basic snow park where you can enjoy activities like building snowmen and sliding on a toboggan, which typically charges around 250 AED per person, giving access until the closing time of the Mall of the Emirates. The Ski slope experience means experiencing the snowboarding skills from the top of the slope, which charges an amount of approximately 300 AED per person for 2 hours. The penguin encounter means meeting the 2 varieties of penguins and interacting with them for 40 minutes, which typically charges 240 AED per person.

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