Abu Dhabi Mall is called the main shopping center of the UAE capital. There are more than 200 shops, a food court, a bowling alley, a SPA, pharmacies, ATMs, children's centers and a cinema on the 4 floors of the Rotana hotel complex. Sales are often held, sometimes discounts reach up to 75%. Popular artists and creative groups regularly perform here.
A bit of history
The Center was opened in 2001 on the initiative of Surur Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and with his support. From the very beginning, he believed in the success of launching a new facility. There are several reasons why Abu Dhabi Mall is so popular. And it's not just about the variety of products and favorable discounts.
Customers like the fact that the building is located next to the coast. The mall is directly connected to the 5-star Beach Rotana Hotel. There is even an internal entrance from the hotel, which is especially convenient for its guests.
Short description
The architectural design is presented in the form of a combination of techno and classical elements. The facades of the buildings are lined with dark mirrored panels. It's not the biggest marketplace in the city, but almost everyone knows about this place. In 2017, Forbes named Abu Dhabi Mall the second best shopping mall in the UAE capital, and this gave it even more recognition.
The mall's territory is more than 200 thousand m2. People come here to update their wardrobe, buy cosmetics, groceries, furniture and electrical goods. Before or after shopping, you can go to cafes or restaurants, the number of which is more than 40, so there will be no problems with the choice.
What to buy
Many people come to Abu Dhabi Mall hoping to get to a big sale. Promotions are not held simultaneously in every store. Some boutiques reduce prices for 1-2 weeks after December 20th. Some sellers hold promotions 2-3 times a week. There are sales for certain brands.
The top products are:
- jewelry;
- clothes;
- accessories;
- fur products;
- souvenirs;
- carpets;
- paintings;
- perfume;
- children's toys;
- elite chocolate.
The kitchen at the mall
Arabic cuisine is served at Al Fanar Restaurant and Cafe. Lamb in a thick sauce with spices Laham nashef, fish with yellow rice Machboos samak are often ordered here. Pasta, pizza, ravioli and other Italian dishes can be eaten at Il Forno Italiano restaurant. For dessert – tiramisu or gelato. American breakfasts with pancakes, hash browns, bacon and eggs, vegetable omelets, chicken salads with apples and cranberries are served at Denny's.
Bosporus restaurant in Abu Dhabi Mall is famous for Turkish dishes, among which hummus with grilled lamb slices, grape leaf rolls stuffed with lamb, Avci Bogregi meat rolls, traditional fried Sigara Boregi buns occupy a special place. Popular are the Asian-style American bistro P. F. Chang's and the Charleys Philly Steak fast food restaurant.
How to get
Abu Dhabi Mall is located at 6F Sheikh Rashid Bin Said Street. Up to 40,000 people from different countries come here every day. Locals and tourists love to come here for shopping. When looking for public transport, choose buses. 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 32, 34. We need to get off at Al Mayyani Street and walk a little. You can catch a taxi on the street or order it online.
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