The Deira City Center in Dubai (UAE) is an affordable shopping complex with more than 370 stores operating under its roof, where low-cost brands are represented.
For 20 years, it serves not only residents, but also tourists of the Emirates as a place to make profitable purchases and spend family leisure time.
Shopping and most visited pavilions
One of the most popular stores at Deira City Center (Dubai) are:
- Carrefour is a large French hypermarket located on the ground floor. In addition to food and household supplies, here you can buy picnic products, electronics, carpets, stationery, car accessories and furniture.
- Iconic - the store was opened in 2010 and specializes in the sale of branded clothing. Fashion accessories are available for both women and men. Iconic boasts a large department of perfumes, cosmetics and electronics. Here you will find products of such famous brands: Firetrap, Kappa, Reiss, New Look, UMM, Diesel, G-Star and others.
- Sharaf DG is one of the largest electronics stores in Deira City Center (Dubai). The area of 40,000 m 2 offers game consoles, mobile phones, televisions, home theaters, printers, computers and other high-tech industry news.
- Vox Cinemas or CineStar (old name) is a multiplex cinema with 11 halls where you can watch the latest world blockbusters. It is located in the east wing of the second floor.
The Deira City Center (Dubai) also has an entertainment venue for family activities. Magic Planet has a huge number of attractions, arcade games, Bowling City, a soft zone for the youngest visitors and exercise machines for adults.
List of brands:
- Sephora, The Body Shop, MAC, Mikyajy - professional and budget cosmetics.
- Stadium, New Look, Sun and Sand, SPerts, Nine West, Shoe City, Valencia, Mango, H&M, Zara, GAP, Splash - clothes, underwear, shoes, bags and accessories.
- Breitling - a watch.
- Al Jaber Gallery - antiques, handicrafts, carpets.
What to buy
Do not expect the price of coveted coats to be reduced to a minimum, because you have to pay for durability and quality. Nevertheless, the purchase will be much more profitable than in Russia. The same goes for jewelry. Not too pure gold is cheaper, but products with precious stones from precious metal are more expensive. The choice is so huge that, according to experienced tourists, there is no reason to be afraid of fakes.
Deira City come for electronics and household appliances. The assortment is large, and all mobile phones are Russified, most are equipped with a keyboard with a Cyrillic alphabet. Of course, buying a gadget "on hand" will be much cheaper, but no one will provide a guarantee for the normal functioning.
It is also advantageous to purchase perfumes, handmade carpets, watches and, of course, branded clothing and accessories. The goods of the last position are worth a lot, but the price is much lower than in the Moscow Central Department Store, and the quality is much higher.
Where to eat
The Deira City Center has more than 50 restaurants and places to eat and drink. Most food courts are located on the ground floor of a shopping center, not far from Magic Planet. Snack bars can be found on the lowest floor near the taxi parking zone.
On the territory of the main food court are located:
- McDonald`s;
- Fresh (sandwiches, cold and hot soups, salads);
- Fujiyama (Japanese cuisine);
- Shamiana (Indian Restaurant);
- Subway
- Burger King;
- Taco Bell;
- Karam Express (Lebanese dishes);
- KFC
- New York Fries (a huge number of potatoes with various fillings).
Restaurants near the cinema:
- Coco`s (international cuisine);
- China Times (Chinese);
- Uno Chicago Grill;
- Hatam (Persian dishes).
In the eateries on the ground floor of the Deira City Center in Dubai, you can try:
- frozen desserts (Baskin Robbins);
- cup corn (Magic Corner);
- smoothies and freshly squeezed juices (Safari Juices);
- Donuts (Dunkin Donuts).
How can I get to
The building was built in a crowded area, therefore marked on the main roads. In addition, the Deira City Center has its own metro station, which is located on the red line.
For car owners there is a parking lot for 4000 seats with payment at the entrance. Parking is free on Fridays and Saturdays, during national holidays and during the first four hours on weekdays.
Vox Cinemas visitors can get an extra free hour. To use the service, you must provide a parking ticket at the box office of the cinema.
Schedule
The Deira City Center Shopping Center (Dubai) is open every day.
Opening hours:
- Tue-Wed from 10:00 to 22:00;
- Thu-Sat from 10:00 to 00:00.
Chart of the French Carrefour hypermarket:
- Sat-Thu from 9:00 to 00:00;
- Thu-Fri from 9:00 to 1:00.
Services, hotels
Service at Deira City Center:
- toilets;
- luggage storage;
- car rental points;
- children's locker rooms;
- Department of Commercial Marketing and Tourism;
- Beauty Salons;
- hairdressing salons (female and male);
- Bank branch Emirates NBD;
- currency exchange points;
- ATMs.
In addition, the City Center Hotel by Pullman is located on the territory of the shopping center . The hotel offers 318 comfortable rooms, a rooftop pool, a modernly equipped gym, and squash courts.
Two more hotels are located within walking distance from Deira City Center (Dubai) - Ibis DCT and Novotel DCT.
Deira City Center (Dubai): tourist reviews
For a long time, the mall in the Deira area was considered the largest and most visited place in the city. And now it is a favorite location for profitable shopping among guests of the UAE.
Domestic tourists choose Deira City for several reasons:
- The presence of a large number of stores in one place.
- The proximity of the subway.
- Decent infrastructure.
- A huge number of points for a snack and a full meal.
- Significant savings due to affordable prices.
A lot of positive reviews were written about the architecture of the building. Buyers noted the splendor of the interior and the huge number of plants that create a pleasant atmosphere around.
The only drawback of Deira City: since in Dubai the air temperature reaches +50 ° C, powerful air conditioners work in the Shopping Center. Consequently, the children inside the building will be cool, so it is recommended to bring lightweight outerwear with you.