After a one week Dubai trip we were back. There are no words to describe the beauty to express its immense glory and magnificent beauty. Even though we returned back from Dubai my mind was still roaming in the streets of the city of superlatives. I was amazed by seeing the splendid wonders of human creativity and imagination. For a moment I just thought whether I have stepped into heaven. The city offers immense opportunities for common and rich people to enchant its mesmerizing charm. It was always my dream to witness the delight of the city. One day while I was shopping for Diwali in one of the famous shopping malls in Hyderabad I got a chance to avail of a coupon. Like others, I also wrote my name and phone number in the coupon and put it in the box. It is not for the first time I am doing this. Unfortunately, every time I used to lose the victory. But this time my little princess asked me to buy the coupon. And I really do not want to disappoint my little angel so I purchased it. The lucky draw will be held on the very next day of Diwali. As luck never stands with me I didn’t go to the mall on that day. I was very busy with my household chores suddenly my phone ranged, I picked the call. They just wanted to inquire whether it is me Deepa. I said yes. They said that I have been declared as the winner of the Diwali coupon. And therefore I have got a chance to explore Dubai with my family. For a moment I was not able to believe. I was shocked. When my husband returned from the office in the evening we went to the same mall and inquired whether the call was genuine. They replied it was an authorized call. My husband and daughter were overwhelmed with joy and thrill. We completed all the formalities of the tour package and got ready for the exotic trip.
We boarded a flight to Dubai International Airport from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. It was hard to believe that we have stepped into our dream destination. After resting for a while we started our sightseeing. Whoever steps into Dubai the first thing what they would see will be the famous skyscraper called Burj Khalifa. The infrastructure is known for its two stunning observation decks. It is also termed as the world’s tallest tower. Near to it is located the world’s second-largest shopping mall known as Dubai Mall. Along with Dubai Mal, the city houses many other eye-catching shopping malls. The following paragraphs will help you to learn more about the malls and their eccentric features.
- Dubai Mall
Dubai is considered to be the largest mall in Dubai and the second-largest mall in the world. It is situated in Downtown and home to more than 1200 shops. It takes at least a week to completely enchant the charm of the mall. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with a glass-bottom boat ride make the mall unique in Dubai. One could savour scrumptious delicacies in the restaurants in the underwater zoo. The mall is spread over 3.77 million square feet in the area. It is sheltered to one of the largest candy stores in Dubai. It is also known for the largest choreographed water fountain show. The mall is not only known for shopping but also for entertainment. Children and adults together can enjoy their quality time by indulging in Sega Park and Kidzania theme parks. Also, they could entertain themselves at Reel Cinemas. Waitrose supermarket is a haven for homemakers. The mall is connected to the metro station and hence paves the way for comfortable travelling. No wonder why the Dubai mall is termed as the ultimate shopping destination in the world. It comprises Galeries Lafayette, Cheesecake Factory, Charlotte Tilbury, Kinokuniya, Five Guys, Magnolia Bakery, Bloomingdale’s, Laduree, Pappa Roti outlet, and Katsuya. The only Apple store in Dubai could be seen in the Dubai Mall.
- Mall of Emirates
The Mall of Emirates is known as the second-largest shopping mall in Dubai. It is sprawled in an area of 24 lakh square feet. It is situated in Al Barsha city. The mall is known for its fashion trends and retail stores. The Ski Park is the highlighting feature of the mall which lures travellers across the globe. We indulged in various activities in the Snow Park at Ski Dubai and tasted the hot chocolate at -4 degree. Over there we got a chance to interact with the travellers from Ahmedabad who reached Dubai by availing of the tour packages from Dubai Tour Trawell. What makes the Mall of Emirates one of the favourite destinations for the families is the Magic Planet. VOX Cinemas and rock climbing are the other luring attraction of the mall. It also has DUCTAC theatre which showcases various plays and dance shows. Shopaholics can satiate their hunger by savouring mouthwatering delicacies from Tribes and Hallab, Texas De Brazil and Dean & Deluca. Like Dubai Mall, the Mall of Emirates is also directly connected to metro stations. Travellers can buy all the important items for their house from Carrefour supermarket.
- Dubai Festival City Mall
The Dubai Festival City Mall is considered to be one of the largest shopping malls in Dubai. It is home to several popular brands. Such as Aldo Store, IKEA store, Ferrari store, the bowling centre, the most popular restaurant known as Serendipity, Mint Velvet store (the only store to be opened outside the UK) and Hard rock café. Apart from this, what makes the mall so famous is it is located near to historic creek. During the freezing winter season is the mini-fair held in front of the mall comprising of stalls and games. The fascinating fountain shows similar to that of Dubai fountain grabs millions of hearts.
There are many more shopping malls in Dubai. A one week trip is really not enough to learn all these malls. We visited 2 prominent shopping malls and continued our exploration of new places such as Dubai Creek, Palm Islands, and Dubai Miracle Garden and also we participated in various desert activities in daub. After one week’s thrilling trip we returned to our hometown with sweet memories.