Shopping malls in Abu Dhabi are undoubtedly among the most attractive buildings in the United Arab Emirates capital. Abu Dhabi is known for its excellent shopping malls and prestigious traditional markets called Souk. Although Dubai's shopping malls are endless, there are many shopping centers and upscale commercial buildings in Abu Dhabi that have a special reputation for their gorgeous architecture, attractive merchandise, and tempting entertainment. Most of the shopping malls here have fun centers, luxury restaurants, cinemas, and many other facilities that will strengthen your motivation to shop. You can find the best designer clothes, boutiques, and world-famous brands here and not only enjoy a guaranteed purchase with reasonable prices and great products, but also experience a pleasant day with your friends and companions in a stylish and pleasant atmosphere. With all that said, let's take a closer look at the most well-known and popular shopping malls in Abu Dhabi that have attracted local and global attention:

Yas Mall

Yas mall situated in the center of Yas Island, 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, happens to be the best shopping mall in the city with the possibility of having a great day of dining and entertainment. This luxury spacious commercial center has 370 stores over three floors in an area of 2.5 million square feet and offers famous international brands including American Eagle Outfitters, Terranova, Calvin Klein, Bershka, and Lacoste. Yas mall, close to IKEA and Warner Bros, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has all shopping attractions in one place, Lego store for little ones and department stores for adults such as House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer and high-class collections of TRYANO. Extravagant attractions here include more than 60 excellent restaurants with the best and most varied food from around the world. Let's not forget A 20-screen cinema, ice rink, family entertainment zone, and musical fountains among other wonderful fun activities. As the largest shopping mall in all of Abu Dhabi, Yas mall with a parking lot with a capacity of more than 10,000 cars, it is only 15 minutes away from the Abu Dhabi International airport and 45 minutes from Dubai.

Marina Mall

Marina mall opened in 2001 and quickly became one of the high-end shopping centers in Abu Dhabi, according to Forbes Magazine in 2007. This center with an area of 1.3 million square feet in 5 levels, has about 400 very stylish and excellent stores for shopping fans and an observatory inside the mall which has the most eye-catching view. You can expect the best-renowned products with reasonable prices in a perfect setup and enjoy your day shopping, dining, playing, and having fun in various ways. This favorable luxury mall also offers high-end brands such as Hugo Boss, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Prada, and Yves Saint Laurent. In addition to spending time scoring perfect goods, you can also enjoy many thrilling activities of this center like Bounce, the giant trampoline with 40-meter slides, 2-lined slacklines, a zip line, and an 18-m free-fall for folks looking for a crazy experience. High-class cafes, as well as a revolving restaurant on top of its 30-story observation tower with an amazing view of Abu Dhabi and the ocean shore, a modern bowling alley, and a 9-screen VOX cinema, are other entertainment features created to attract a crowd in this multi-purpose commercial complex.

Abu Dhabi Mall

Abu Dhabi mall, prestigious and majestic, is located in the heart of the city, with more than 200 shops offering brand products, designer clothes, and reputable marks. Every day, a large number of travelers, tourists, and also locals shop in this place, which is estimated to have more than 40,000 daily visitors. Famous clothes and shoe brands available here are such as H&M and Steve Madden. Furniture, electronics, and interiors stores are available in abundance, not to mention cosmetics and perfume collections with perfect quality. The big anchor tenants like Carolina Herrera, Zara, Pandora, Weekend Max Mara, and Anne Klein are placed in this mall. Now beyond the pleasure of shopping and strolling big dazzling stores one after another, you can also have a satisfying break at food & beverage outlets, besides having a look at the entertainment and recreational facilities of the place. Abu Dhabi shopping center is directly connected to the Beach Rotana hotel, which makes it convenient for hotel guests to take full advantage of the shops and various facilities of this shopping mall.

The Galleria

Meet the Galleria; another of our suggested shopping malls, the enormous sophisticated establishment located on Al Maryah Island, on Abu Dhabi global market square. The Galleria Mall, an advanced, large, modern, and unparalleled shopping center that houses international and well-known stores such as Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo La, Alexander McQueen, Martina, Balenciaga, and Michael Kors, along with extremely chic and unique products with a lot of options for different tastes. Impressive fashion, jewelry, and watch collections await you behind the window of glamorous and shiny shops. As a shopaholic, it is impossible not to enjoy every single attraction of this center, shopping, entertainment, tourism, and its amazingly beautiful view of the waterfront. The restaurants here are Robertos and Zuma, and the Galleria mall is set to soon join the larger Al Maryah central commercial complex. A very promising mall that is expected to become one of the most popular shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates. This would be the first time for a shopping center to launch branches of Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s stores outside the US.

Al Wahda Mall

The 5-floor Al Wahda mall located near the bus station and the hotel Millennium is named after, Al Wahda football club, with their stadium, being located right next to the commercial center has contributed to the reputation and popularity of the place. With all the glory and charm, this combination has become one of the iconic places in the city. The famous Al Wahda mall first opened in 2007 and at that time offered about 150 brands of retail. However, over a decade later, the mall has grown and gained significant popularity and is now one of the greatest and most favorite shopping malls in the UAE. With an area of more than 3.3 million square feet and 350 shops, this center has become very successful and is witnessing the presence of a wide range of eager customers every day. Famous brands of this center include H&M, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Gap, Mango, Izod, Victoria Secret, American eagle, Iconic, Mamas & Papas, and Tommy Hilfiger. You might want to go around and enjoy the intoxicating potion of shopping, after that with 50 food and drink outlets, there is a chance of reenergizing yourself for round two! The place also has a gym, cinema, and entertainment center for youngsters called the Wanasa Land.