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A record-breaking shopping centre and a Downtown Dubai icon.

Located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Dubai is The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest and most-visited retail and entertainment destination, which welcomes more than 80 million visitors annually. With a total internal floor area of 5.9 million sq ft, The Dubai Mall has over 1,300 retail outlets and over 200 food and beverage outlets.

The Fashion Avenue, the newly-expanded precinct dedicated to high fashion, positions The Dubai Mall as the fashion capital for the Middle East. Another niche component is The Souk, an elegantly designed precinct featuring jewellery shops, accessory outlets, traditional Arab clothing and handicraft stores, among others.

One of the mall’s unique precincts is an open-air streetscape, The Village that offers a rich collection of denim brands and brings an outdoor community feel with tree-lined walkways, cafés and restaurants.

The Dubai Mall Zabeel

With a range of new lifestyle experiences, new dining options, new retail stores, in addition to 3,000 new parking spaces and loveable art in every corner, The Dubai Mall Zabeel is the latest exciting addition to The Dubai Mall. The new addition also features 3,000 new parking spaces across seven levels in addition to ample valet.

Connected to The Dubai Mall by a short two-minute walk along an immersive link bridge, The Dubai Mall Zabeel is home to EKart Zabeel, a world-class gym, supermarket, extensive art, F&B and a host of new retail and lifestyle experiences.

Visit thedubaimall.com for a complete directory of all stores.

Take in spectacular views of The Dubai Fountain from a unique perspective.

Set sail on a traditional Abra for an ultimate ride on the Burj Lake, home to the world’s largest performing fountain. Operational daily between 5:45pm to 11:30pm, The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride offers you front row seats to the best water show in town.

Bonus: The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk

A brand-new floating platform located within the The Dubai Fountain, The Boardwalk allows you to get closer than ever, giving you a whole new perspective of the captivating performances. You can start their journey from Burj Park or the Fountain Promenade and stroll down the 272-metre boardwalk, with the closest point putting you only 9 metres away from the fountains!

Hop on today! Visit tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/en-us to book your ride.

A hypnotic exemplification of harmonious water, music and light choreography.

A captivating spectacle in Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Fountain is the world’s tallest performing fountain. The fountain has a unique design comprising five circles of varying sizes and two arcs, and features powerful water nozzles that shoot water up to impressive heights.

Some mind-boggling facts about The Dubai Fountain:

• When operational, over 22,000 gallons of water is in the air at any given moment.
• Jets of water reach heights of a 45-storey tower – that’s 500 feet!
• Pillars of water are choreographed to ‘sway and dance’ to the rhythm of music.
• Over 6,500 large fountain lights and 50 colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 different water expressions.
• The fountain stretches to a length of 900 feet – equivalent to two football fields.

P.S. – There’s a boat ride that gets you even closer!

Book a ride on the boat by visiting tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/en-us.

A quaint marketplace inspired by traditional Arabian heritage.

Blending the classic with the contemporary, Souk Al Bahar, the “sailor’s market”, is a step back in time to the wonder and allure of old Arabia. Situated in Downtown Dubai’s beating heart, it is enchantingly Arabesque – a lively marketplace that offers the city’s residents and tourists alike an enthralling experience of shopping, entertainment and dining in intriguing contrast to The Dubai Mall, to which it connects via a bridge that spans the breadth of Burj Lake. Discover an array of novelties to explore:

• Jewellery stores
• Art gallery
• Antique stores
• Fine dining

A cinematic experience that goes beyond sound and imagery.

The 22-screen Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall is the largest of its kind in the region featuring four Platinum Movie Suites, 17 commercial halls including the first THX-certified cinema in Dubai, and two lobbies.

With a seating capacity of 2,800 people, moviegoers can also enjoy gourmet food and beverages delivered to their seats while blankets and soft pillows ensure their complete comfort.

Unique features of Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall:

• The Picturehouse – the first of its kind cinema in the region dedicated for arthouse movies.
• Screen X – a colossal screen that spills over to the side walls to create a 270-degree viewing experience.
• MX4D – 3D movies taken to a whole new level, with jolting seats, wind blowing and water spraying in sync with the on-screen action.

Book your show today by visiting reelcinemas.ae

Kids run the show in this self-sufficient city.

KidZania is a 7,000 square metre, scaled replica of a real city that combines entertainment and education, with over 60 real-life activities for children aged 4-16. They’ll discover all about different jobs through exciting role-play, and develop decision-making, teamwork, creativity and social skills in ways that can’t be taught in a classroom. Don’t miss some of their key attractions that include:

• Exploring the International Space Station and a virtual space shuttle ride.
• Street dancing and talent shows at the Acting Academy.
• Flipping burgers and topping pizzas at the restaurants.
• Chocolate and cookie creation at the chocolate factory.
• Designing jewellery at the jewellery store.
• Oral examinations at the Dental Clinic

P.S. – Kids also earn KidZos (the city’s currency) for the work they do, which they can then spend on toys and other activities!

Wait no more! Book your tickets on dubai.kidzania.com/en-ae.

An educational institution for children up to the age of four.

Jumeirah International Nursery provides a broad, holistic early childhood education with the highest standards of excellence to children in the age group of 6 weeks to 4 years.

Using a personalised and family-centric approach to early education, the nursery employs over 35 years of experience for a multi-tiered, rewarding learning journey.

Learn more by visiting www.jinspire.com

The city’s definitive destination for performing arts and music.

Dubai Opera is the radiant centre of culture and arts in Dubai and the shining pearl of The Opera District. Dubai Opera passionately embraces its role as the creative heart of the city, producing and hosting the finest, most authentic, and engaging performing arts experiences from Dubai and the world.

DID YOU KNOW? Dubai Opera’s seats can be moved to change the entire configuration of the hall

In theatre mode, the space is suitable for large-scale drama productions, musicals, ballets, lectures, and conferences, seating up to 2,000 people, depending on configuration.

When transformed into a concert hall, a series of towers and reflectors on stage and overhead are designed to create an acoustic shell around the orchestra, enabling an impeccable acoustic environment for a perfect sound quality.

Experience the beauty of theatre by visiting dubaiopera.com

A sensational Olympic-size ice rink within The Dubai Mall.

This Olympic-size ice rink offers world-class facilities for a variety of ice-skating activities and is the official venue of the Emirates Hockey League Cup. With a seating capacity of 350, Dubai Ice Rink offers professional ice skating lessons to Learn-to-Skate programmes as well as Disco and Mega Skate sessions. There’s also the Dubai Ice Rink skating academy for figure skating and ice hockey!

• IceBykes – Exclusively in the country at Dubai Ice Rink, IceBykes glide seamlessly across the ice for a fun new way to experience both ice skating and cycling at the same time.
• DJ Night Disco – Break out your coolest moves on ice, with music ranging from R&B and Hip Hop/ Rap to Dubstep and World Music (International).
• Freestyle sessions – Fancy yourself as an advanced skater? Perfect your jumps, spins and footwork during the freestyle sessions that allow you to practice to your own music routines.
• Skating in snowfall – Slide around the rink under a flurry of gentle snowfall for a truly magical experience!

Begin your experience by visiting www.dubaiicerink.com

Wander through a vast aquatic neighbourhood.

Dive into one of the largest indoor aquariums, featuring thousands of aquatic animals and a 270-degree walk-through tunnel! The ten million-litre Dubai Aquarium tank showcases hundreds of sharks and rays, including the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world.

DID YOU KNOW? There’s even a special ‘lunar-cyclic’ lighting system that changes the ambience of the tank depending on the time of day.

Things you can do in Dubai Aquarium:

• Sail over the open waters in a glass-bottom boat.
• Dive into the tank and get up close to tens of thousands of aquatic species.
• Stand your ground in a submerged cage while sharks circle the waters.
• Take a virtual stroll alongside animals in their natural habitat.
• Visit the 750 kg, 5 metre long monster – King Croc.

Book your tickets at www.thedubaiaquarium.com

It’s free. It’s fun. It’s a slide!

The 19 metre-long tube offers kids a fun slide into the Burj Plaza – it’s great for ‘big kids’ to revisit younger years too! The Downtown Slide is located right beside the Emaar Sales Centre, at the entrance to Burj Plaza.

The stainless steel slide is seven metres tall at its highest point and has been designed by the same company which created SEGA Republic’s ‘Giant Slider’ attractions. Riders will travel along the 19m long tube, mounted at a 30 degree angle, eventually meeting a soft landing on the two square metre floor mat at the bottom.

It is open to all members of the public and is free of charge.

Interesting Fact:

Did you know that an innovative solution ensures that Downtown Slide is safe and cool for riders to use, even in peak summer? State-of-the-art insulation has been incorporated into the integral design which keeps the internal area of the slide cool even when external temperatures exceed 100 degrees centigrade on the exterior.

The pinnacle of human architecture.

In concept and execution, Burj Khalifa has no peer. More than just the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of international cooperation, symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East.

Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said: ”Burj Khalifa goes beyond its imposing physical specifications. In Burj Khalifa, we see the triumph of Dubai’s vision of attaining the seemingly impossible and setting new benchmarks. It is a source of inspiration for every one of us in Emaar.”

Learn more about this global icon, visit burjkhalifa.ae

Your chance to enter the record books.

The high point of any Khalifa experience is the view from At The Top, Burj Khalifa’s observation deck.

Located on level 124 of the world’s tallest tower, this observatory is destined to be the highlight of any visit to the Middle East. Throughout the journey to the top, visitors are entertained by a multi-media presentation of the exotic history of Dubai and the marvel of Burj Khalifa.

Learn more about this global icon, visit tickets.atthetop.ae

Foundry is a progressive art, cultural, and co-working space located on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. A great addition to the art and culture scene in the city, it is home to a podcast room, a library, a co-working space, a café, and of course, amazing works of art.

The art space will host a comprehensive programme of art exhibitions, workshops, entertainment and talks, as well as an inspiring environment for multidisciplinary activities elevating the arts and cultural scene of the UAE.

There is a small corridor with reading pods and is the perfect spot to flip the pages of a book or to get some creative thinking done. Visitors will even find steps leading upstairs to ‘The Room’, a space that can be used to create and record podcasts.

Follow them on foundry.downtowndubai.ae

Downtown Kitchens is a crafted artisanal market hall in Fountain Views on Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard. Celebrating communities, cultures, and global cuisines, the progressive dining destination welcomes foodies on a culinary journey.

More than just a place to eat, Downtown Kitchens is a modern destination for friends and family to gather and experience new cuisines or indulge in a favourite traditional one.

Escape from the ordinary with a selection of world-class dining offers from homegrown and international talent at this day to night destination.

See the latest updates on Instagram and follow Downtown Kitchens on @downtowndubai.