Last updated | September 3rd, 2025
The Dubai Mall has more than 1 200 retail stores. Dubai Mall, located in Downtown Dubai next to the Burj Khalifa, is a tower of luxury and diversification. This article discusses its immense retail environment, such as the number of shops, their classification, uniqueness of luxurious stores, favorite stores, the restaurants and other leisure activities and finishes with a bar chart, frequently asked questions, and a conclusion.
Total Number of Shops
Retail stores in Dubai Mall have exceeded 1,200 and the figure forms part of the official reports. According to a Guinness World Records listing as of 2024, it has approximately 1200 retail stores within its internal premises with a total size of approximately 548,127 m.
Categories of Stores
The mall is equipped with a remarkable array of shopping types – namely, high-street and speciality boutiques:
- Fashion, watches, jewelry, accessories, beauty & electronics.
- Luxury shopping, commercial clothing, home wares, art, supermarkets, sweets and gifts.
Luxury Brands in the Mall
Fashion Avenue occupies the core of the luxury segment of the Dubai Mall and includes more than 200 high-fashion luxury stores comprising the likes of Gucci, Chanel and Louis Vuitton among others. The mall also sponsors a sleek lifestyle by offering VIP valet and elite personal shopping suites.
Popular Retail Outlets
Beyond luxury, Dubai Mall hosts well-loved global chains:
- Affordable fast fashion, including H&M, Zara, Mango, Bershka, Levi\u0027s, COS, Gap, Superdry, Pull Butler, Timberland, etc.
- The Department stores have ownership properties, which are composed of Galeries Lafayette, Bloomingdale and Marks and Spencer.
Dining & Food Courts
Besides over 200 food establishments of all kinds, there are restaurants in dreams where you can get any gastronomic pleasure of your choice. Here you will discover world food as well as the fast-food courts, fine restaurants and cafes with their great views of the renowned Dubai Fountain.
Entertainment & Attractions
Dubai Mall is not a shopping mall but a lifestyle destination. Highlights include:
- The installation of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, where thousands of aquatic animals are in a massive acrylic panel.
- In Dubai, you will find VR Park Dubai, Ice Rink Dubai, KidZania Dubai, Reel Cinemas (22 screens) and Ekart Zabeel for go-karting.
- The Mall across the road, Souk Al Bahar, has over 100 stores and 22 food outlets and cafes, as well as restaurants with a view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
Shopping Experience Highlights
The Dubai Mall has more than 100 million visits annually, and this year of 2023, will be the highest year with 105 million visits. The world-famous architectural masterpiece it has created, which has multi-tiered waterfalls, a feeling of air interiors and learn through art, adds to the retail experience.
Shops by Category
Here is a conceptual breakdown; the actual numbers are approximate to show illustrative purposes.
| Category | Approx. Share of Total Shops |
| Luxury brands | ~200+ |
| Fashion & apparel | ~400–500 |
| Electronics & accessories | ~200 |
| Beauty & cosmetics | ~150–200 |
| Dining & F&B outlets | ~200+ |
| Speciality (supermarkets, gifts, etc.) | ~150 |
These estimates were intended to capture or reflect the general mix, although precise numbers vary.
FAQs
Exactly how many shops are there?
It contains more than 1,200 stores, according to the official sources, Dubai Mall Wikipedia.
Is Dubai Mall the largest mall in the world?
Yes, by the number of visitors and commercial area, Dubai Mall is a household name the world over. It has one of the highest numbers of stores in the world, as well as square area.
What are the catering alternatives?
There are over 200 restaurants, cafes and eateries in the city, which offer various qualities and prices as well as diversity in food.
What are the leisure alternatives?
There are the Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, ice skating rink, cinemas, VR Park, KidZania, go-karting and others all in one building.
Conclusion
Dubai Mall is the relic of magnificence and diversity with more than one thousand two hundred stores, luxury brands, chain stores, an extensive food court, and entertainment of world-class quality. You will never forget a visit, as its immersive design and a combination of experiences create a unique way of shopping or just keeping somebody company.