Best activities at Mall of the Emirates

The Mall of the Emirates is one of the largest malls in Dubai. Mall of the Emirates is located  in the Al Barsha area of Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, and was built on an area of nearly  seven million square meters, and was opened in November 2005. 

Mall of the Emirates includes more than 650 retail stores and 330 luxury stores for the most  famous brands, in addition to restaurants and cafes that are famous and multi-tasting. 

Visitors at Mall of the Emirates will find a range of recreational activities, the first of its kind  in the Middle East, such as Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates, the first slope and indoor ski hall  in the Middle East. They provide everything from ski jackets and pants to good ski goggles during your visit.

In addition, it is one of the best entertainment places for kids in Dubai, such as Magic Planet,  and the Dubai Community Theater & Arts Centre. 

Mall of the Emirates Dubai has also won several awards, including the title of the world’s  leading shopping centre, and is one of the best shopping Malls in Dubai, and the most  important destination for tourism in Dubai, where the number of visitors to the mall in 2016  exceeded 80 million visitors. 

Entertainment and best activities at Mall of the Emirates

What to do at Mall of the Emirates? 

Here is a guide about the mall of the Emirates:  

Everything you dream of entertainment and fun you will find within the extensions of the  Mall of the Emirates, as large areas have been allocated for the establishment of various  recreational activities for adults and children, so get to know with us the most important  things to know about the Mall of the Emirates, which is one of the best malls in Dubai. 

1. Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates

    

Ski Dubai is the only ski resort in the Middle East that makes it one of the best things to do in  Mall of the Emirates. It was built on an area of 3000 square meters, inside the Mall of the  Emirates. 

It is considered one of the most important attractions at Mall of the Emirates, as it is a  covered snow park, which includes a variety of recreational activities such as:

∙ Snowboarding 

Being in a place covered with snow makes you want to ski, and this is what Ski Dubai  provides, and even if you are a practitioner Skiing in Dubai is safer and less risky. 

∙ Meet the Penguins 

Penguins live in frozen areas, so you will find it in a simulated environment of its original  habitat at Ski Dubai. 

You can also see them, meet them and get close to them by booking a ticket and you will not  forget the experience of dealing with these beautiful creatures. 

∙ Flying over the ice – 

GO ZIPLINING IN SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES 

You can ride Snow Bullet, a game that requires daring and a sense of adventure to fly down  the custom-made 150m long zip line and above the slopes and snow park. You’ll be soaring  16m above the ground, so we think it’s definitely one of the coolest things to do in Mall of  the Emirates. 

∙ Plane tour of Ski Dubai 

You can take a tour of the glacier park by riding the air lifts, which passes you over the entire  resort to see all the places in it. 

Ski Dubai ticket prices and opening hours: 

• Ski Dubai entry ticket: 275 AED per person. 
• Entry times start at 9:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays. 
• From 10:00 am on Sundays-Thursdays. 

2. Dubai Mall Emirates Cinema

    

If you are a fan of watching movies in cinemas, do not miss the opportunity to be in the Mall  of the Emirates Dubai, which offers a unique experience of watching movies in high  technology and advanced. 

You will find more than 14 modern screens, showing the latest international films in VOX  cinema.

VOX Cinemas – an old Cinestar Cinema – has always won the admiration of all its visitors,  and this is because it shows films with highly advanced technologies, in addition to many  features, which are: 

• Book tickets online or though applications on your phones without waiting. • Present all international films. 
• The high-end equipment of the exhibition halls of soft seats and chairs that can be fully  folded. Giant displays screens equipped with the latest technologies, which guarantee an  enjoyable watching with complete clarity and frank colors. 

VOX Cinemas at Mall of the Emirates working hours: 

Daily from 10:00am to 1:00am. 

VOX Cinemas Mall of the Emirates Ticket Prices 

• 2D films: 35 AED. 
• 3D films: 47 AED.  
• Children’s halls – 2D films: 40 AED. 
• 3D films: 52 AED. 
• IMAX halls: 50 AED. 
• 4DX halls: 130 AED. 
• Theater hall: 160 AED.  

3. Magic Planet Mall of the Emirates

    

Magic Planet theme park has been able to offer everything that is attractive to its visitors of  all ages. The concept of entertainment has changed with the presence of a great edifice such  as Magic Planet Mall of the Emirates. 

At Magic Planet you will find exciting and interesting games, whether video games,  competitive games and riding games. It is really a family entertainment centre, where you  will find: 

• Astro Blasters 
• Yalla! Bowling 
• Trampoline hall.

Not only that, but there is a great opportunity to earn points on each game and exchange them  for free gifts, so do not deprive yourself of this fun and buy the Magic Planet card, which  qualifies you to win many prizes. 

Magic Planet Mall of the Emirates working hours: 

Daily from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. 

Most important shopping stores in the Mall of the Emirates 

By visiting Mall of the Emirates you will find any item you are looking for and want to buy,  as it includes a large number of various shops that meet the needs of all visitors, such as: 

1- Money exchange shops and banks in Mall of the Emirates 

There are many exchange shops and banks in the Mall of the Emirates, as well as ATM. 

There are most of Gulf banks, as well as international banks branches inside the Mall of the  Emirates, such as: 

∙ HSBC Bank. 

∙ (ADCB) Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. 

∙ Citibank. 

∙ Wall Street Exchange. 

∙ Dubai Islamic Bank. 

2. Kids’ accessories and toys shops in the Mall of the Emirates

    

You will find everything related to children and teenagers in the Mall of the Emirates, and  this is through many branches of the largest international brands such as: 

∙ American Girl. 

∙ Early Learning Centre. 

∙ Virgin Megastore. 

∙ LEGO 

3. Home appliances and electronics stores in Mall of the Emirates

    

The most famous brands of electronic appliances you will find at the Mall of the Emirates,  whatever you are looking for, you will find it there with special prices and offers held by the 

management of the mall at certain times of the year, and you will find branches of the  following brands:. 

∙ Apple. 

∙ Samsung. 

∙ Axiom Telecom. 

∙ E-Max. 

∙ Huawei 

4. Perfumes and Fashion stores in the Mall of the Emirates

    

If you are a fan of original high-end perfumes, do not forget to take the opportunity of being  in the largest mall in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, to get the best international perfumes. 

You will also find the most luxurious international brands in fashion stores in the Mall of the  Emirates, from which you can buy the latest fashion whether women’s or men’s, by  wandering in the following stores: 

• Salvatore Ferragamo. 
• Roberto Cavalli. 
• Versace. 
• Louis Vuitton. 
• Dunhill. 
• Lacoste. 
• Dolce & Gabbana. 

5. Carrefour Hypermarket Mall of the Emirates

    

Majid Al Futtaim Group is the owner of the Mall of the Emirates and a partner in Carrefour,  and is the first to introduce the Carrefour chain of stores to the UAE in 1995, the largest  branch of Carrefour is in the Mall of the Emirates. 

Everything you dream of is located within the borders of the hyper, from various food  products, electronics, appliances, household appliances, even children’s toys and clothes. 

The most important restaurants and cafes in Mall of the Emirates 

After a long shopping tour that you took in the mall, it is natural to feel tired and the need to  rest and sit in a special place to eat or drink.

You will find many restaurants and cafes in the Mall of the Emirates, and the most famous  international as well as local brands that are spread in Dubai restaurants such as:. 

• Pinkberry. 
• Tribes Restaurant. 
• The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant. 
• Starbucks Café. 
• Costa Café. 

You will also find many luxury restaurants in the hotels of the Mall of the Emirates. 

Hotels near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai 

There are many hotels close to the Mall of the Emirates, but the most important of them are  the hotels directly connected to it. Since the beginning of the design of the Mall of the  Emirates, the goal was to provide an integrated and comprehensive service, and for this we  find it connected to many luxuries five-star hotels, including: 

1- Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates 

The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is located in Al Barsha district in the middle of  Sheikh Zayed Road, and its location is very special due to its close to several vital areas such  as: 

• 5 minutes away from Mall of the Emirates station. 
• Minutes away from Jumeirah Beach in the Palm Islands. 
• Only 20 minutes from the hotel and you are in the centre of Dubai. 
• Near the Dubai World Trade Centre. 
• 20-minute walk from Dubai Marina. 
• 5 minutes from Dubai Media City. 
• Only 15 minutes to get to Dubai Miracle Garden. 

This is why it is one of the best hotels in Dubai, in terms of location as well as services.  How to reach Kempinski Hotel: 

1. If you want to catch a limousine taxi from the airport, expect to pay around 120 AED, and  the journey time will only take about half an hour.
2. If you want to take the metro, you can go from Terminal 1 or 3 at Dubai International  Airport. You can take the metro, which arrives at the end of its journey to Mall of the  Emirates, Dubai, in about an hour, for only 6 AED. 

2- Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel 

• Sheraton Dubai Hotel in Mall of the Emirates is one of the four branches of the Sheraton  chain of hotels in Dubai, and is directly connected to the Mall of the Emirates. 
• The hotel was established in 2010 in Al Barsha area, Sheikh Zayed Road. It is a 24-storey  tower, comprising about 500 rooms. 
• The hotel has been provided with three diverse restaurants in addition to many recreational  services such as outdoor swimming pools, health club centers, and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. 

The hotel is close to these places: 

• Jumeirah Beach is 6 km away. 
• Burj Al Arab is 5 km away. 
• The centre of Dubai is just a five-minute walk away. 
• Close to Mall of the Emirates metro station. 

But one of the most important features of the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel is that it  offers a distinctive view of the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab from the last floor where the  outdoor swimming pools are located, so it is considered the best hotel in the Emirates. 

3- Flora Al Barsha Hotel 

Flora Hotel is located minutes away from the Mall of the Emirates, and it is a four-star hotel,  and offers many services to guests at great prices. 

And because it is a six-storey tower, with less than 200 rooms only, staying in it makes you  feel calm and relaxing as if you were at home. 

4- Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates 

The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Dubai is located minutes away from the Mall of the  Emirates, which offers a four-star service to its guests. It is a 14-storey tower with  approximately 400 rooms.

The Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel is distinguished by its location: • Minutes away from Wild Wadi Park. 

• Near Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. 
• Near Jumeirah Souk.  

Mall of the Emirates Dubai Timings: 

• Daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm. 
• On holidays, you can be in the mall until 12:00am. 
• Restaurants and Cafes in the mall on the ground floor start working daily at 8:00am. 

Parking at Mall of the Emirates 

Valet parking is available at the Mall of the Emirates; it’s free for the first four hours.  

Visitors Parking – Schedule of Fees 

Free Parking on Weekends and Public Holidays 

Sunday – Thursday 

0 – 4 hrs: free  

4 – 5 hrs: 20 AED 

5 – 6 hrs: 40 AED 

6 – 7 hrs: 60 AED 

7 – 8 hrs: 100AED 

8 hrs +: 150AED 

Overnight: 350 AED