Bag All You Can at the Dubai Shopping Festival 2020

Get set to shop at the ultimate shopping festival in the world, the Dubai Shopping Festival 2020. Celebrating 25 successful years of the establishment of the Emirate as a leading global retail destination, this year is going to be a little extra special.

Duration of the Dubai Shopping Festival: 26 December 2019 – 1^st February 2020

Where to Shop:

Dubai Mall

Situated near Burj Khalifa on Financial Centre Road, Dubai Mall is the largest shopping mall in the world and also the home of the Dubai Shopping Festival. With more than 1,200 luxury brand stores, you can find outlets of premium European and American brands here. Be it designer wear, cosmetics or electronic gadgets, Dubai Mall is amongst the top places in Dubai for buying lifestyle products. Besides, Dubai Mall has more than 100 restaurants and cafeterias, 22 movie screens, an underwater Zoo and aquarium, a large ice rink, a theme park, and a four-storey indoor fountain.

Mall of Emirates

Offering a resort-like feel, Mall of Emirates includes flagship stores of international brands, including Azzaro, Boggi Milano, Jack & Jones, Bebe, Karen Millen, Diesel, and H&M. It is one of the best places to buy jewellery, beauty care products, and accessories in Dubai. The mall also has stores of electronics giants, such as Apple, Bose, Huawei, Samsung, Nespresso and Harman House. Located inside the Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai lets adventurous souls enjoy snowboarding and zip lining and is counted amongst the major attractions of Dubai.  Several movie theatres, restaurants, and five-star hotels are also present in the mall complex.

Gold Souk

Shopping in Dubai is incomplete without buying gold at Dubai Gold Souk. The city offers gold at the lowest prices in the world. Gold Souk is the best place to buy gold in the city, with hundreds of dazzling stores offering a huge collection of 21- to 24-carat gold jewellery. The market is known for offering the purest gold as the Dubai administration keeps a check on the authenticity of products. Those interested in investment can also purchase gold bars. Apart from this, you can buy diamonds, pearls, platinum, blue and yellow sapphire, ruby, emerald, and other precious gemstones.

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Ibn Battuta Mall

Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road, Ibn Battuta is also famous as the largest themed mall in the world. Named after the great explorer, Ibn Battuta, the mall narrates the complete journey of the explorer. The mall is divided into six country-themed courts, namely, Persian Court, Egypt Court, China Court, India Court, Andalusia Court, and Tunisia Court. While shopping here, do not forget to observe the hand-painted dome of the Persian Court. Spread across an area of 521,000 square meters, the mall offers more than 270 shops, a 21 screen cinema and over 50 restaurants and eateries. The mall is a must-visit during the Dubai Shopping Festival.

Global Village

The hub of leisure and entertainment, Global Village is the region’s very first entertainment, shopping, cultural and family destination. An integral part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the compound features numerous pavilions managed by the Dubai Land. You could shop for souvenirs from around the world, try global cuisines and watch some native dance performances too. The unique design of these pavilions is extremely fascinating as each pavillion represents a different country or a region, complete with an imitation of a famous landmark of the country. Global Village is one of the most-sought after places for shopping in Dubai.

Other Things to Do in Dubai:

If you get tired of shopping, take a break and revel in the spirit of the festival. Head to the Creek Park or Zabeel Park to witness some amazing fireworks. Watch a street play, catch a live music performance or even a parade on any of the streets of the Emirates. Don’t get surprised if a groovy flash mob takes over the shopping spirit of the mall. Movie buffs could also catch a movie at the Dubai International Film Festival. Post an eventful break, head back to your favourite store!

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Expert Tip:-

Start Early! Arrive at the store in advance, so that you have plenty of time to shop and explore your options.

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