Emaar Properties Announces Monumental Expansion of Dubai Mall: Key Details Inside

Recently, Emaar Properties announced the monumental expansion of the most popular Dubai Mall. This new billion-dollar project comprises new restaurants and 240 brand-new luxury retail stores. In the past years, Dubai Mall has witnessed various new expansion projects, which include the beautiful Zabeel expansion in 2019 and the much-awaited inauguration of ChinaTown last year.

Announcements on Recent Expansion

The total retail area of Dubai Mall is over 3.8 million square feet. Currently, Dubai Mall comprises 200 restaurants, 1,200 retail stores, an Olympic-sized ice rink, Dubai Fountain, an underwater zoo and Dubai aquarium, Fashion Avenue, and various other things for family entertainment. Founder of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar, said, “The expansion of New Dubai Mall is a great addition to one of the most popular and visited places in the world. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal customers and esteemed guests, as well as our retailers, partners, and government, for their strong support. This expansion project portrays Dubai’s ambitious vision to remain ahead in global culture and innovation, further strengthening our city’s position as a top global destination.”.

Dubai Mall earns title of most visited place on Earth

Since the opening of Dubai Mall in 2008, it has been the second-largest mall in the world and has been the most popular tourist destination in the world. Dubai Mall earned the title of ‘the most visited place on earth’ in 2023. With time, Dubai Mall has witnessed various expansion projects, which include 2019’s impressive Zabeel expansion and last year’s opening of Chinatown. In 2023, Dubai Mall achieved a new attendance record with 105 million visitors, a 195 percent increase from last year, along with strong sales.

Top things to do in Dubai Mall

1)Dubai Dino

Dubai Dino showcases visitors with a glimpse of big creatures from prehistoric times. The fossil is over 24 metres long and 7 metres high, giving the visitors an amazing view.

2)VR Park

VR Park is the world’s largest virtual reality arcade and offers more than thirty rides and games, including Hologate, VR Mania, Sphere, Robocom VR, and many other games.

3)Ice Rink

It is one of the best things to do when you visit Dubai Mall. An ice rink is a big, Olympic-sized arena that offers skating sessions for the public.

4)Kidzania

Kidzania provides its services for children aged between 4 and 16 years. It is an educational, fun, and entertaining place for children.

5) Underwater Aquarium and Zoo

It is one of the most famous attractions in Dubai Mall. Here in the aquarium, 140 species of marine life are found. The aquarium and zoo include tigers, sharks, and blue-spotted rays, among other animals.

Other things you must do when you visit Dubai Mall are visit Hysteria, Reel Cinemas, and Trampo Extreme.

The 5 Best Restaurants in Dubai Mall

1) The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a popular American restaurant in Dubai Mall that offers a variety of cheesecakes to visitors.

2) Katsuya by Starck

Katsuya is a popular restaurant. Here, you can enjoy bold interior designs with famous dishes like mushroom rice, crab salad, and sushi, among others.

3)New Shanghai

New Shanghai is one of the best restaurants in Dubai Mall. This restaurant is famous for its hospitality and Chinese cuisine.

4)Peppermill

Peppermill is one of the best restaurants in Dubai Mall. Here in this restaurant, you can enjoy flavorful Indian dishes, including butter chicken, chaap, and matar paneer.

5)Texas RoadHouse

Texas RoadHouse provides one of the best menus in the Dubai Mall. It is the best place for people who are looking for gluten-free options.

Other famous restaurants in Dubai Mall include Social House, Tribes Carnivore, Gia, and Red Lobster, among others.

Public transport options to reach Dubai Mall

There are three ways through which you can reach Dubai Mall:

Metro: After every 10 minutes, there is a metro train that starts from Airport Terminal 3 to the Burj Khalifa metro station. From here, you can easily reach Dubai Mall by walking.Line 27 Bus: To reach the Dubai Mall from airport terminal 3, it takes around 32 minutes. First, take a train to Deira City Centre and then catch a bus to Dubai Mall.You can also hire a cab or taxi to reach the Dubai Mall from the airport.