Dubai Mall , downtown Dubai The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping , entertainment , and leisure facility in the world , with a dizzying 1200 + retail shops , 2 department stores , and hundreds of food and beverage offerings . In 2019 , the Dubai Mall Zabeel extension added a further 15,000m2 to the mall ’ s 1,000,000m2 area . Must-do ’ s include the
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo offering 270-degree views of sand tiger sharks , stingrays , a massive + 5m-long crocodile , etc .; an
Olympic-sized skating rink ; and
Fashion Avenue , a mecca for high-fashion seekers in search of guilty pleasures à la Versace , Burberry , Louis Vuitton , etc .
Burj Khalifa , downtown Dubai After your full day of shopping , check out Burj Khalifa next door . Soaring to a height of 828m , Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world . Observation decks on the 124th , 125th and 148th floors – the latter being the highest in the world , at 555m – offer sweeping views of the city . You can even enjoy these views over fine European cuisine at the
At . Mosphere restaurant ( 122nd floor ) or with an evening cocktail and live entertainment at
The Lounge , Burj Khalifa ( floors 152-154 ).
Ski Dubai , Mall of the Emirates That ’ s right : skiing in the middle of the desert . Only in Dubai ! Perched atop the
Mall of the Emirates , the “ resort ” is surrounded by chalets , restaurants , and window views of shoppers passing by in the mall . As if the skiing isn ’ t enough , you can play with actual penguins , ride the Twin Track Bobsled , build a snowman , or even ride a frozen zipline !