Mall of the Emirates, Shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mall of the Emirates is a shopping center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, spread across three levels with more than 600 stores, around 100 dining venues, and numerous luxury boutiques. The complex sits along Sheikh Zayed Road and offers direct connections to adjacent hotels as well as multiple entrances for pedestrians and drivers.
The project was launched in October 2003 at an estimated cost of AED 800 million, with the mall opening for business on 28 September 2005 and an official inauguration in November. It was designed by the American firm F+A Architects, with Khansaheb as main contractor and Pomagalski handling Ski Dubai. The three-storey complex combines Arabic and Mediterranean elements.
The name combines Western consumer culture with an Arabic city reference, reflecting Dubai's international outlook. Visitors experience a mix of global brands and regional stores in a climate-controlled environment where locals and travelers gather alike.
The mall stands at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed Road and has 7900 parking spaces, with each of its three levels linked to a car park. A Dubai Metro station on the Red Line has served the site since September 2009, and two hotels, the Kempinski and the Sheraton, are attached to the building.
Inside the complex sits Ski Dubai, a winter sports facility with real ski slopes, snowboarding areas, and a snow park under one roof. This facility was the first of its kind in the Middle East and allows visitors to ski in sub-zero temperatures in the desert.
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