THIS IS THE Dubai Mall — an absolutely massive shopping centre in Dubai, UAE that’s part of the $20 billion Burj Khalifa complex.
It first opened in 2008 to much fanfare, and it boasts a variety of things to do aside from shop at its 600+ stores. The centre has a 22-screen cinema, a replica of London’s Regent Street, an Olympic-sized ice skating rink and much more.
The mall is now the world’s most-visited shopping destination, having attracted upwards of 54 million visitors in 2011.
It has such a reputation that Apple may be interested in opening its first store in the Middle East there, according to the Dubai Chronicle.
Dubai Mall: The promenade
Dubai Mall: Catwalk in open area
Dubai Mall: The aquarium
Dubai Mall: Shark tunnel
Dubai Mall: Olympic-sized ice-skating rink
Dubai Mall: The interior
Dubai Mall: Star atrium
Dubai Mall: Fashion avenue
Dubai Mall: waterfall
Dubai Mall: Gold souk
Dubai Mall: 22-screen cinema
Dubai Mall: Indoor theme park, SEGA Republic
Dubai Mall: Fountain displays
