The Smart Travel Guide

Deira City Center, maybe the most popular shopping center in Dubai, is situated near to the waterfront in Deira, at the junction of Al Garhoud Bridge Road, near the famous Dubai Creek and Yatch Club near to Dnata Crossing. It has over 1.2 million sq. ft. of retail selling space, three floors, more than 350 shops with fashion, books, electronics and entertainment famous brands, along with the 11 screen cinema “Cinestar”, a very big supermarket, about 40 different restaurants and cafes, 33 jewellery stores and 6,000 free car-parking spaces. CineStar is a popular place to watch your latest movies with all sophisticated sound and visual aides. All screens have different show timings, with surround sound technology and digital movie techniques.

Magic Planet is an indoor leisure complex at the ground floor of Deira City Centre, where parents usually leave their children while they go shopping. Moreover, the center is considered the largest shopping and entertainment zone of the Middle East because it is also under the same ‘roof’ with Sofitel City Centre Hotel, Lexus and Toyota, Arabian Treasures, Textile Court, The Jewellery Court, the Carrefour Hypermaket and IKEA. Visitors can go to the Lexus and Toyota showrooms or the 11-storey office tower. Once in Deira City Center, a top attraction for tourists coming to Dubai, you will find everything you need for you and your family, with no exception, from lame man to wealthiest person.

Despite all the other huge malls in Dubai, Deira City Center might look a less new than the others. Its architecture is absolutely marvellous. Although it might get very crowded, visitors still choose this place for shopping sessions.Just think of an item you need, and Deira City Center will have it for you! Its specificity is that it does not take any advantage of its high popularity but it is preoccupied by offering products at their best rates. Moreover, antiques, home furnishings and gift enthusiasts can choose from a wide range of products.

If you want to work or just use your computer for fun, then don’t worry because the mall has Wi-Fi. Moreover, customers are very satisfied with the service of the staff working in the shopping center. Free hotel shuttles carry passengers to 11 different hotels around Deira.The shopping center undergoes an improvement process that amounts to AED 250 million. Freebies like mineral water bottles, face towels, balloons & pens and lollipops for kids are distributed by this Crew in the City Centre. Don’t forget to make a shopping list in advance because otherwise, buying on impulse is very likely there as the 2 Dhs & 5 Dhs shops, very common in Dubai, are very tempting. It is a huge place to visit, so, in order to make an opinion about it, you should spend a least one day inside, and this is in case you’re not a light-shopper. In order to get the best bargain, ask for the right price, that is if you see a lower price somewhere else, then ask for it there, too. Clothing is definetely a tough making decision because some clothes may be cheaper than in Europe. Of course, famous brands can cost you a little bit more than expected.

The mall stays open during the week, but, depending on the day, the schedule may vary.
Opening Hours
Mall
Sunday to Wednesday
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Thursday to Saturday
10:00 am to 12:00 midnight

Carrefour
Saturday to Wednesday
9:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Thursday to Friday
9:00 am to 1:00 am

CineStar Cinemas
Daily
10:00 am to 1:00 am

Magic Planet
Daily
10:00 am to 12:00

Tags: Dubai, Europe, hotel, restaurants, Wi-Fi

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