L'Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is one of the most popular spots for locals and tourists alike.
Here you'll find plenty of stores and restaurants for a family day out.
I present the place in detail in this article.
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Ibn Battuta Mall: article summary
Ibn Battuta Mall in a nutshell
Even if you're in Dubai, you can visit China, India, Malaysia, Egypt and Persia all in the same day! Simply visit the Ibn Battuta shopping mall! This huge shopping center is divided into different zoneswhere you can see different parts of the world without having to leave Dubai.
You can find all kinds of stores in Ibn Battuta, as well as numerous entertainment options such as an indoor amusement park, bowling alley and IMAX cinema. Ibn Battuta is a little further from the center of Dubai so you'll find fewer tourists than in other shopping centers. You can easily reach Ibn Battuta by car and public transport.
The six different parts of the Ibn Battuta shopping center
The name of the Ibn Battuta shopping center is derived from the 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta. He was just twenty-one years old when he set out on his great journey, which lasted a total of more than twenty-four years and took him to six different countries: Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, China and Andalusia.
Along the way, he had many adventures that have become the stuff of legend in Dubai. The design and decorations of the Ibn Battuta shopping mall are based on these legends and the six countries Ibn visited. You'll find, for example, a large stone elephant from a Chinese warship.
What stores can you find there?
If you like shopping, you can spend many hours in the Ibn Battuta shopping center. You'll find stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Forever 21, G-Star Raw, GAP, Superdry, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.
In addition to fashion stores, you can find stores that focus on art, rugs, souvenirs, books, cosmetics, perfumes, electronics, toys and much more.
What else can you do at Ibn Battuta Mall?
As well as shopping and looking at the mall's beautiful decorations, you can also do many other things in this beautiful place. You can, for example, watch a film at Novo cinemas, which feature several IMAX screens with comfortable cinema seats.
If you've got your kids with you, you can enjoy Fun City with them. This large indoor playground is a children's paradise where they can play for hours. Adults can have fun too. There are several bowling lanes, pool tables and three private, soundproofed karaoke rooms. For the whole family can make the most of his day at the Ibn Battuta Mall!
What are the opening hours?
To take advantage of this place, you can visit :
- From Sunday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- From Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight
How to get to Ibn Battuta Mall?
As the location is a little out of the way, you'll need a car to get to the Ibn Battuta Mall. So, you can get there:
- By cab
- With your own car.
If you choose the latter option, you'll benefit from on-site parking. However, it can be quite crowded on weekends, and you may find it difficult to park.
The Ibn Battuta Mall is a themed shopping mall unique in Dubai. Enjoy a day of shopping and the beauty of the surroundings, I recommend that you spend a day with your family at this shopping center!
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