Shopping
One day at Mall of the Emirates
Mon, August 24, 2020
From shopping the world's best brands to skiing down snow slopes, make the most of your next visit.
From shopping the world's best brands to skiing down snow slopes, make the most of your next visit.
10am: Breakfast at Common Grounds
This warm Melbourne-style cafe is best known for its artisan coffee blends and healthy food. Savour a menu of international dishes – the Mexican tacos packed with eggs, crunchy beef bacon and braised black beans make for a filling meal. There are keto-friendly dishes aplenty too, but if you're looking for something sweet, the signature French toast with poached plum and salted caramel is a must.
11am: High-end window shopping

Well-fed and ready to go? There's no better way to find inspiration for your shopping spree than seeing what fashion's biggest names are up to. Mall of the Emirates is home to more than 80 designer brands, many housed in the exclusive Fashion Dome.
Look up from the valet entrance on the ground floor and you'll see powerhouses such as Bottega Veneta, Versace, and Marc by Marc Jacobs neatly arranged one on top of another. As you venture further, you'll uncover extravagant storefronts for Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci, each teeming with the latest collections. If you'd like a more curated edit, head to the Harvey Nichols department store – a one-stop-shop for fashion, shoes, bags and beauty – or the on-trend Boutique 1 and Etoile for runway ready looks.
Take note of the latest trends as you shop at high-street staples such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Promod. If your hands are full, no worries – Mall of the Emirates offers a 'hands-free' shopping experience, where you can drop your bags off to be stored for pick up later, or have it delivered to your car, home or hotel.
12:30pm: Enjoy some 'me time'

If you're exploring Mall of the Emirates with your family in tow, take a well deserved break for yourself. Drop the children off at Magic Planet, an indoor playground with arcade games, thrilling rides and cool obstacle courses. While they heroically fight off villains in video and redemption games, and win tokens to bring home exciting prizes, moms can enjoy some 'me time'.
Our favourite beauty stop is NStyle Beauty Lounge. Sit back, relax and let their trained technicians pamper you with high-end manicures, pedicures and on-trend nail art. If you really want to destress, settle in for a deep tissue massage or an express head, neck and shoulder massage.
1:30pm: Lunch at More Cafe
The cafe offers a pretty delectable dessert menu too, but if you're looking to treat your your tastebuds to something with a local twist, walk next door to Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar and order their warm chocolate karak cake with vanilla ice cream.
2:30pm: Shop for little ones

Once your child has tried and tested a whole new wardrobe, reward them with a visit to The Toy Store. Children can go wild exploring all the fun and educational games awaiting them. A highlight is the Build-A-Bear nook where toddlers can make their new best friend.
3:30pm: Go skiing at the mall

Right around the corner from The Toy Store is one of Mall of the Emirates' most prized possessions – Ski Dubai. This indoor attraction brings a snow-clad Alpine resort feel to the desert, with winter whimsy all year long. If you and your family have sufficient skiing experience, you can strap in and start gliding down Ski Dubai's five slopes. If you're new to the sport, sign up for the Ski School where trained instructors will teach you the ropes.
Otherwise, spend time playing in real snow at Ski Dubai's Snow Park. Throttle full speed down a mountain on a bobsled, whisk across the venue on a zipline, or get competitive over a tube race – you could spend a whole day at the park alone.
5pm: Teatime at L'ETO
6:30pm: Adventures at Dreamscape
7:30pm: Dinner at Din Tai Fung

Worked up an appetite? Well, you're right in time for dinner. Mall of the Emirates is home to one of Dubai's few branches of the renowned Taiwanese eatery, Din Tai Fung. With bite-sized dumplings oozing with Asian spices, pillow-soft buns filled with vegetables, and hand-crafted sharing plates inspired by tradition, Din Tai Fung has earned its rightful place on the international culinary map. It started as a small, family-owned store selling cooking oil before evolving into one of the most famous Asian restaurants, delighting foodies across the world. Indulge in authentic flavours from a kitchen bustling with chefs whipping up flavourful treats – our top recommendations include the Sichuan wontons and moreish crispy beef.
9pm: Watch a blockbuster
