Free entry

Ibn Battuta Mall

A themed mall — six 'countries' modelled on the medieval traveller's route.

Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Jebel Ali, Dubai
Time to allow: 150 min
Website: www.ibnbattutamall.com

What's special

★6 architectural 'lands'
★Full-scale Zheng He junk
★Direct metro access
★A 2 km mall promenade

A unique mall styled after Ibn Battuta's travels: six themed 'lands' — Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China — each with regional architecture. The China zone holds a full-scale 14th-century Chinese junk and Bibendum (Pirelli flagship). Shops sit along a 2 km strip — half mall, half walk. Ibn Battuta metro opens straight into it.

Tips

It's a walk — each hall is a photo op. Convenient from Al Maktoum / Jebel Ali airport. Brands are mainstream, no luxury wing. Particularly good with kids — lots to look at.