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The Dubai Mall

The largest mall in the world, it opened in 2008. It has over 1,200 shops of brand names from all over the world. It contains an indoor ice rink and indoor aquarium. It is right next door to the Burj Khalifah, and the visitors' entrance to the Burj Khalifa is located at the lower ground floor of the Mall. It houses the Dubai Aquarium (which you can dive tours in) and 1,200 shops for everything. The food court on the lower floor is spectacular in its variety. It's a good place to watch the water games of the Dubai fountain, which plays at night. It is breathtaking, so take time and pick your points of interest.

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Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Downtown Burj-Khalifa
Hours: Sun–Wed 10:00–23:00, Thu–Sat 10:00–00:00
Website: thedubaimall.com (opens in a new tab)

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