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80  ❯❯  Dubai and Abu Dhabi Area by Area

     Places to Shop


         Mall of the Emirates
                                  Pride of Kashmir
     1                        6
                                  MAP C2  •  Souk Madinat
         Prepare to shop until you
     drop at one of the biggest shopping   Jumeirah  •  04 368 6110  •  Open
     centres in the region (see p79).  10am–11pm  •  www.prideof
                              kashmir.com
         Camel Company
     2                        A craft and souvenir shop packed
                              with antique and modern rugs from
         MAP C2  •  Souk Madinat
     Jumeirah  •  04 368 6048  •  Open    Iran, Kashmir and Turkey.
     10am–11pm  •  www.camelcompany.ae
                                  Boxpark
     Dubai’s cutest selection of cuddly    7
     toy camels and other dromedary-  MAP D2  •  Al Wasl Rd  •  Open
     themed souvenirs – perfect for kids.  10am–10pm (till midnight Thu–Sat)
                              •  www.boxpark.ae
         Times Square Center
     3                        A funky retail space made up of
                              minimalist cuboid buildings with the
         MAP C2  •  Sheikh Zayed Rd
     •  04 341 8020  •  Open 10am–10pm    odd shipping container poking out,
     •  www.timessquarecenter.ae  housing eclectic and offbeat shops.
     This smallish mall features an
                                  Gallery One
     impressive electronics store. It also   8
     has its very own ice lounge where   MAP C2  •  Souk Madinat
     everything, from the tables to the   Jumeirah  •  04 368 6055  •  Open
     glasses, is made out of ice.   10am–11pm  •  www.g-1.com
                              This commercial gallery specializes
         The Village Mall
     4                        in selling beautiful but relatively
                              affordable limited-edition Arabian-
         MAP D4  •  Jumeirah Rd  •  04
     344 9514  •  Open 10am–10pm Sat–  and Asian-themed artworks.
     Thu, 2–10pm Fri
                                  Mercato Mall
     An intriguing mix of niche upmarket   9
     boutiques fill this pretty shopping   MAP C4  •  Jumeirah Beach Rd
     centre, with its archways, plants    •  04 344 4161  •  Open 10am–10pm
     and fountains. It is the perfect place   •  www.mercatoshoppingmall.com
     to find a one-of-a-kind gift.   An Italian-themed mall with 90 shops,
                              restaurants and cafés. With a fun
         Souk Madinat Jumeirah
     5                        soft play area, it is great for kids.
         MAP C2  •  Al Sufouh Rd
                                  Jumeirah Plaza
     •  Open 10am–11pm        0
     This magical bazaar has art, jewellery,   MAP D4  •  Jumeirah Rd
     antiques and handicrafts, interspersed   •  04 349 0766  •  Open 10am–
     with great bars and restaurants.  10pm Sat–Thu, 1:30–10pm Fri
                              This small mall, popular with local
     Souk                     residents, has a pleasant
     Madinat                  coffee shop with an
     Jumeirah                 outdoor terrace.






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