The complete guide to City Centre Al Shindagha

• Stores
• Hypermarket
• Speciality stores
• Restaurants and cafes
• Pharmacies
• Leisure and entertainment 
• Location, Contact, Timings

The Shindagha district is one of the oldest and most historic neighbourhoods in Dubai known for its array of traditional buildings and museums. The district is also home to a shopping complex – City Centre Al Shindagha, a prominent shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Wondering what this mall has to offer? Read on to find out more about the shopping options, cafes, restaurants and entertaining things to do at City Centre Al Shindagha.

ABOUT CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA

City Centre Al Shindagha is located near the bustling Bur Dubai district close to Al Fahidi. The mall is a community shopping, entertainment and lifestyle destination. Part of the Majid Al Futtaim Group, the mall was opened to the public in 2016 and today it’s home to more than 75 stores.

The mall is spread across 24.5 sq. km of gross leasable area with ample parking for 850 cars. Besides offering international and local retail outlets, the mall is also home to Magic Planet and VOX Cinema. Let’s now explore the shops, restaurants, cafes and other fun things to do at City Centre Al Shindagha.

CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA SHOPS

While this shopping centre is smaller than some of the larger malls in the city, there are various shops in City Centre Al Shindagha Dubai offering the latest fashion, accessories, shoes, apparel, watches and more.

FASHION STORES

GIORDANO

Giordano, which is located on the ground floor, has a great selection of basic essentials for both men and women. Their collection includes shirts, t-shirts, pants, shorts and other fashion basics.

SPLASH

Splash is one of the well-known high streets stores in the UAE with a wide range of stylish outfits. You can pay a visit to their outlet located on the ground floor of the mall, to stock up on the latest in women’s fashion.

SHOES 4 US

No outfit is complete without a good pair of shoes. Visit Shoes 4 Us and find a great variety of formal and casual footwear for both men and women. The store is located on the ground floor of City Centre Al Shindagha.

COTTNY

Another unique apparel shop at City Centre Al Shindagha is Cottny. Located on the ground floor, Cottny is an affordable outlet with casual outfits for men, women and children.

ETERNITY

If it’s trendy yet casual outfits you are after, Eternity is a good place to look for comfortable casual wear to spruce up your wardrobe.

AFFORDABLES

Affordables, as the name suggests, is a fashion retail store offering a good selection of the latest apparel for men and women at affordable prices.

JOCKEY

An international brand of undergarments and nightwear, Jockey, which is located on the ground floor of the mall in Shindagha, offers comfortable undergarments and sleepwear for men, women and children.

BRANDS FOR LESS

Brands for Less is a popular outlet where you can buy branded fashion at highly discounted prices. Shop from a range of international labels such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klien and more at this store in City Centre Al Shindagha.

JEWELLERY AND WATCHES

Those who would love to get their hands on a branded watch or a new necklace would be happy to know there are various accessory shops in the mall. The watches and jewellery stores at City Centre Al Shindagha have great collections for you to choose from. Here are the two stores where you can get watches and jewellery at the mall.

• Glazed Jewellery store
• Rado/Tissot Watch store

HYPERMARKET

Carrefour at City Centre Shindagha offers everything from kids toys to groceries and household accessories under one roof. Stock up on groceries, fresh produce, dairy products ice cream, cheese, lentils, meats, freshly baked bread, cakes and much more. The Carrefour hypermarket is located on the ground floor.

• Contact: +971-4-311-9239

SPECIALTY STORES AND SERVICE CENTRES AT AL SHINDAGHA CITY CENTRE

Besides the fashion stores, the mall has speciality shops as well where visitors can avail of various services.

• DU
• Desco
• Amer
• Emirates Driving Institute
• Etisalat
• Sellanycar.com
• Service Zone Phone Repair

CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS AT CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA

Shopping and snacking often go hand in hand. So if you want to grab a bite to eat after your retail therapy, here are some of the popular cafés and restaurants at City Centre Shindagha.

TAPA KING

Shoppers can also enjoy the best of Filipino cuisine at Tapa King.

• Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 pm -11:00 pm | Thursday and Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 am
• Average cost for two: AED 70
• Contact: +971-4-357-8847

CHICKING

Known for its fried chicken, pizza and burgers, ChicKing is a fast food joint perfect for some mid-shopping snacking. Order fried chicken or a burger of your choice with a chilled beverage for a complete meal.

• Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm | Thursday and Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 am
• Average cost for two: AED 60
• Contact: 600-59-5958

Other cafes and restaurants at the mall include:

• KFC
• Pizza Hut
• Baskin Robbins
• Starbucks

PHARMACIES AND HEALTHCARE

The different healthcare stores and pharmacies at City Centre Al Shindagha offer a wide selection of medication, medical equipment and wellness products. Here is a list of pharmacies at the mall conveniently located on the ground floor.

• Aster
• Flormar
• Healthy Life
• Life Pharmacy

LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS AT THE MALL

Apart from the stores and eateries, the mall has leisure and entertainment venues for grownups and kids.

MAGIC PLANET

Magic Planet at City Centre Al Shindagha is where all the fun and excitement is. The little ones can be a part of different kid-friendly activities and take various fun rides at this indoor amusement centre. Magic Planet also has a soft play area to keep toddlers busy and entertained. Magic Planet in Dubai is one of the most popular leisure destinations for families with kids offering them a wealth of entertaining activities. Magic Planet is located on Level 1.

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Contact: +971-56-867-7619

VOX CINEMA AT CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA

For more entertainment and fun time out with your family, visit the 7-screen VOX Cinema at the Al Shindagha City Centre. Watch your favourite movies at the Vox Cinema in the City Centre Shindagha.

• Opening hours: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
• Contact: 600-59-9905

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHAT IS THE CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA LOCATION?

The City Centre Al Shindagha address is 15 Al Ghubaiba Road, Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

If you’re coming from Deira, drive along the Al Khaleej Road towards Al Shindagha tunnel. Once out of the tunnel, continue straight, and City Centre Al Shindagha will be on your left.

You can also drive onto Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, take a U-turn and continue straight onto Mina Road and City Centre Al Shindagha will be on your right.

DOES THE MALL HAVE METRO ACCESS?

City Centre Al Shindagha is accessible through The Al Ghubaiba Metro Station 2 via the Green Line route of Dubai Metro.

ARE THERE ANY TAXI SERVICES TO AND FROM THE MALL?

The mall is accessible through public transport as well but if you’re looking for a taxi, several services are available. Here are some of the services you can rely on:

• Dubai Transport: +971-4-208-0808
• Metro Taxi: +971-4-267-3222
• National Taxi: +971-4-339-0002

WHAT ARE THE CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA TIMINGS?

The opening hours for the City Centre Al Shindagha are 10:00 am – 10:00 pm from Sunday to Wednesday and the timings for the weekends are 10:00 am -12:00 am. The timings for the Carrefour hypermarket is 09:00 am – 12:00 am from Sunday to Saturday.

WHAT IS THE CITY CENTRE AL SHINDAGHA CONTACT NUMBER?

For more information and queries, please contact the mall’s customer service at 800-22-6255 or speak to the mall management at +971-4-317-9800.

This concludes our comprehensive guide to City Centre Al Shindagha, a prominent mall in Al Fahidi, one of the oldest districts in the city.  If you are in the area, you can also visit the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, which features the Coffee Museum, Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Coins Museum and the popular Dubai Museum.

Share your experience with us in the comments section if you’ve been shopping at the City Centre Al Shindagha.

Note: Cover image is courtesy of City Centre Al Shindagha official website