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Shopping guide for shopping centers in UAE

Friends who travel to Dubai, are you still hesitating to buy in buy buy, Dubai? Today, Bian Xiao will talk to you about the shopping guide of shopping centers in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to shopping in buybuy, there are some scenic spots that should not be missed.

Six characteristics of Dubai Omar

1. The largest aquarium in the world

This three-story aquarium has the world's largest display window certified by Guinness World Records and is the largest aquarium in the world. There are more than 85 species of marine life in the aquarium, with a total of 33,000 species. Visitors can also buy tickets and walk into the 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel. Surrounded by a 270-degree ocean landscape, they can visit the aquarium tunnel and feel the feeling of sharks swimming overhead.

2. Indoor market

There are more than 220 gold shops in the indoor market, and gold and daily necessities are sold together. The indoor market is connected with the subway, which greatly satisfies the convenience of life.

3. Fashion Avenue

More than 70 flagship stores of luxury brands around the world gather here, and the latest models of major luxury brands will be released here. In addition, there are many special funds and VIP entrances in the Middle East.

4. Outdoor fountain

The jet water column is as high as150m, 50 stories high. The water column changes with the music background showing more than 1000. Equipped with more than 6000 colored lights and color projectors, it will be played every 30 minutes. The Chinese background music is Kissing Goodbye and Jasmine.

5. Olympic-scale skating rink

An Olympic-scale skating rink is set up indoors to provide skating courses from elementary to advanced for the public.

6. High-end department stores

Bloomingdale and Galeries Lafayette.

Two high-end department stores with many brands are the best choice for family shopping.

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Every year165438+ from October 24th to February 24th, DubaiShoppingFestival, the largest shopping event in the world, is held, with 50%-70% discount on all kinds of goods. Luxury watches even have activities of buying two for one. 2008165438+1October 4th is the 10th anniversary of its opening, and now it is a month-long 10th anniversary activity.

Official application

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Be sure to download this APP, which can help you quickly locate in the shopping mall, find the store you want to go to, and make an appointment for shopping in advance. Credit card payment

Almost all stores in Dubai Mall support credit cards and UnionPay cards, and UnionPay savings cards at the beginning of 62 can often get a 15% discount. If you carry a credit card, try to use an automatic foreign exchange credit card and pay in dirham to avoid the exchange rate difference of the second exchange. Dubai is a tax-free country and does not need to pay additional taxes.

Free Wi-Fi

The mall provides free Wi-Fi. Just enter your mobile phone number or email address to get the verification code for free. Due to national laws, voice and video functions such as WeChat, FaceTime, WhatsApp and Skype are not supported in UAE. If you need voice communication, you can use QQ, which is also a fish that escapes from the net.

Floor introduction

The mall is divided into four floors: the lower floor (LG), the ground floor (GF, the first floor), the first floor (L 1, the second floor) and the second floor (L2, the third floor).

On the LG floor, there are large-scale comprehensive supermarkets, home supermarkets and ticket offices for visiting Burj Khalifa. On this floor, you can buy many daily necessities, including Waitrose, a British supermarket chain. At the same time, you can buy tickets to visit the top floor of Burj Khalifa at the top counter. In addition, you can also book tickets through official website, and the website of official website is https://tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/step0 _ bookinginfo.aspx.

On the LG floor, there are large-scale comprehensive supermarkets, home supermarkets and ticket offices for visiting Burj Khalifa. On this floor, you can buy many daily necessities, including Waitrose, a British supermarket chain. At the same time, you can buy tickets to visit the top floor of Burj Khalifa at the top counter. In addition, you can also book tickets through official website, and the website of official website is https://tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/step0 _ bookinginfo.aspx.

1. Large supermarket

There are comprehensive supermarkets, organic food supermarkets and home supermarkets on the ground floor, which can meet the daily shopping needs. Waitrose, a British supermarket chain, opened a branch here. Top chocolate Patchi store is also on this floor. Standing on the circular square of the Star Pavilion, you can see Paige's shop. Although it is a Lebanese brand, the price is more favorable in Dubai.

2. Burj Khalifa

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Burj Dubai has several kinds of tickets:

General admission to the 25th floor of 24//kloc-0: AED13510: 00-15: 30,18: 30-0/00 every day.

24/125th floor ticket: aed21016: 00-18: 00 every day.

3. 148 floor is AED530 luxury box.

The G floor mainly has luxury flagship stores, including luxury accessories, bags, watches, shoes, make-up, etc. Basically all the luxury brands you can name can be found here. Aquarium, indoor gold fair, indoor waterfall and the famous candy store candylicious are also on this floor.

4. Luxury area of Fashion Avenue

The luxury jewelry area of Fashion Avenue is mainly located in the outer ring of the shopping center. Go along the central part of the shopping center, then go to Sephora and then Macquarie. When you see LV, it means that you are in the luxury jewelry area. There are more than 70 top luxury brands in the world, such as LV, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Prada, DG and Moschino. Including clothes, bags, shoes, accessories and so on. All the latest styles in this season are displayed in the window. There are even some special Middle East contributions. Every luxury store provides VIP access, and you can get VIP qualification if you buy more than a certain amount every year.

5. Luxury watch area

Between Bloomingdale's and GaleriesLafayette is the luxury watch area, where all luxury watch brands in the world gather. Here you can buy Patek Philippe, Airbnb, Count, Jaeger-LeCoultre, VacheronConstantin and Louis Fran? ois Cartier.

Rolex, International-Perego, Omega, etc. Dubai is the cheapest place to buy watches in the world. Especially in Dubai Shopping Festival, watches here often have activities of buying two and getting one free. Rolex and Longines are the most popular choices in China. Usually, major watch shops are equipped with China shopping guides, so there is no problem in communication. In case of discount, you can enjoy a 15% discount on UnionPay cards. If the unit price of this project is high, the discount will be great.

6. Aquarium

Sheikh Aquarium Mall opened in June, 2008 +065438+ 10, breaking the record of Japan Okinawa Meizhihai Aquarium and becoming the largest aquarium in the world. The sightseeing corridor of the aquarium is 5 1m long, 20m wide and1m high. The water storage capacity is about 1 1220 liters, and there are about 33,000 kinds of aquatic organisms such as sharks and stingrays. In addition, the aquarium has the world's largest acrylic sightseeing partition.

7. Indoor gold market

GoldSouk, a market with 220 jewelry stores, is the largest indoor gold market in the world, with unique design and full of Arabic customs. Located on the right side of the luxury viewing area, a huge dinosaur bone fossil and indoor floral art at the entrance are particularly conspicuous. All kinds of fancy gold jewelry here, whether it is splicing, carving, diamond setting, etc. They are all very delicate and full of Middle Eastern flavor. Gold in Dubai gold market is mainly divided into four categories: 18K, 2 1K, 22 and 24K. Most of the gold is 18K or 22K, so the unit price is naturally cheaper than that in China. Besides, the ones here are often sold by the kilogram.

8. Bloomingdale Department Store Galeries Lafayette Department Store

Bloomingdale and GaleriesLafayette also opened a branch in the United Arab Emirates Shopping Center, which Bloomingdale chose as the first branch outside the United States. Most brands can be found in department stores, and some will have preferential activities in department stores, which is more suitable for shopping.

9. Luxury Zone

Located opposite the Fashion Avenue, it is also the famous waterfall area of the shopping center. There are many luxury brand stores here, such as Sandro, Major, Tommy Silfiger, Kate Spader, Michael Coles and so on. And there will be a good discount in case of a discount.

There are various high street fashion brands on the L 1 floor, and the prices are relatively close to the people, such as TopShop, Jiuxi, NewLook, HM and Zara. Young people can find almost all their favorite brands here. Victoria's shops often have discounts here.

LevelL2 mainly includes children's wear, sportswear, electronic products, children's education service institutions, children's amusement parks, cinemas and catering service areas. This floor is mainly the activity center, with Olympic standard indoor skating rink, Rell cinema and 22 movie screens. SEGA and KidZania, the children's work experience city, are both here. There is also a special child care service on this floor. Parents can entrust their children to this paradise and then go downstairs empty-handed to do some shopping. The famous toy store Hamleys is also here.

Two high-end department stores, Bloomingdale's and GaleriesLafayette, run through the UAE shopping center. There are three layers (G-L2), and very obvious signs can be found on each layer.

go shopping

What can I buy in Dubai Mall, especially what Middle Eastern products are more cost-effective than domestic ones? I won't say much about luxury goods. If you see a style you like, do your best. After all, it is impossible to encounter a limited edition at any time.

Saffron

The purchase price of Iran's top saffron in Dubai is very favorable. The various effects of saffron are very good for women, and it is a good product for beauty and skin care to delay aging. You can buy bulk saffron at the spice market in Dubai. On the identification of the authenticity of saffron, you can check it online. It is easy to buy defective saffron, after all, it is expensive.

2. Page Chocolate

This kind of chocolate from Lebanon is called Hermes in chocolate. One of the four largest chocolates in the world, it is very rich and delicious. You can try it for free in the store. Gift box chocolates can be bought as gifts. The price is not too expensive, and there are often gift box discounts.

3. Date palm trees

It is the main date palm producing area in the Middle East. Jujube is rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but it does not contain fat. Jujube also has the functions of supplementing qi and deficiency, invigorating spleen and promoting digestion, moistening lung and relieving cough, and moistening intestine and relaxing bowels. The date here is not just a date. They are often processed into various fillings, including nuts, candy and even mint.

4. golden

Gold in Dubai gold market is mainly divided into four categories: 18K, 2 1K, 22 and 24K. Most of the gold is 18K or 22K, so the unit price is naturally cheaper than that in China. You can buy some beautiful belts, not thousands of gold, but compare styles and prices. Only you can't think of it, and there is no gold ornament that they can't do.

5. Candy

Candylicious candy has countless choices, which is the best choice for children. There are gift boxes and bulk ones, and the prices are reasonable.

In short, shopping in Dubai (watches, bags, clothing >; Cosmetics > The benefits of electronic products are that you can buy watches and diamond rings for Dubai Shopping Festival. Longines watches and Cartier diamond rings were basically the lowest in the world at that time.