Abu Dhabi is a great place in which to go shopping, as it has everything from traditional souks to contemporary malls. In this, the next post in our series about things to do in Abu Dhabi, we take a look at some of the places that you can go shopping in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Shopping Malls

Abu Dhabi Mall is the largest mall in Abu Dhabi and is situated on Second Street, next door to the luxurious Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi Hotel. It will take you about 30 minutes to drive to the mall from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Opened in 2001, Abu Dhabi Mall now has more than 220 stores, as well as restaurants and a large food court. The third floor of the mall is a dedicated family entertainment centre, complete with 6-screen cinema and bowling alley.

Another popular mall in Abu Dhabi is Marina Mall, which is situated near to the Breakwater on the Corniche. It contains more than 160 stores, including designer names such as Versace, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, as well as a 9-screen cinema, a hypermarket, cafes and fast food outlets.

Khalidiyah Mall is situated in the Al Khalidiyah district of Abu Dhabi. It has three levels and you’ll find a wide range of stores there, including many international brands, such as Debenhams, Monsoon and B.H.S. There are also cafes and food outlets, such as Starbucks, Burger King and The Pizza Company, as well as a family fun centre (Sparky’s) and a cinema.

Other malls in Abu Dhabi include Al Wadha Mall (Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Street), the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre (Muroor Road) and the Al Muhairy Centre (in the Al Khalidiyah district).

Abu Dhabi Souks

If you’re looking for a bargain and don’t mind haggling, head for one of Abu Dhabi’s famous souks. The open-air Iranian Souk, in Al Meena Road,  is one of the largest in the city, and you can buy a wide range of goods here, including spices and jewellery. If you’re looking for a traditional carpet or rug, head for the nearby Al Meena Souk, also known as the Afghan Souk.

Other souks in Abu Dhabi include the Old Souk, in the north-west of the city and the Madinat Zayed Gold Souk, which is situated near to the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre.

You can find out more about Abu Dhabi in previous posts in this series:

• Exploring Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Mosque: find out about Abu Dhabi’s largest mosque.
• Exploring Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotels
• Exploring Abu Dhabi - The Corniche: learn more about Abu Dhabi’s famous seaside promenade.
• Exploring Abu Dhabi - Emirates Heritage Village:  learn more about this popular tourist attraction.
• Exploring Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Overview: this post contains key information about Abu Dhabi and the other United Arab Emirates.
• Airport Guides - Abu Dhabi International Airport: essential information about the airport for anyone booking flights to Abu Dhabi.

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