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The Dubai Mall

7.7Locals Score / 10

#5 of 10 Attractions in Dubai

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The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping malls on earth, less a mall than a destination with an aquarium, ice rink, VR park, and hundreds of shops and restaurants beside the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Entry is free; individual attractions are ticketed. It is enormous and overwhelming on weekends, so pick a couple of targets and use it to escape the midday heat.

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Last verifiedJuly 15, 2026

Locals Score

7.7/10
  • Value8.0
  • Iconic9.2
  • Excellence9.0
  • Crowd level9.0
  • Authenticity5.5
  • Accessibility9.0
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Last reviewed July 15, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.