The complete guide to Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai
- About the Mall
- Location
- Shops and Brands
- Restaurants
- Entertainment
- Mall Services
- Timings and Contact
- Getting There
Counted among the best malls in Dubai, Ibn Battuta Mall is one of the most unique shopping and entertainment destinations in the emirate. Welcoming almost 20 million visitors a year, the mall has everything you need for a promising day of shopping and fun.
IBN BATTUTA MALL, DUBAI
Constructed by Nakheel, Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai is one of the largest themed malls in the world. Named after the renowned scholar and explorer Ibn Battuta, the mall features six different zones emulating the culture and architecture of the countries he famously explored. The six zones, Andalusia, China, Egypt, India, Persia and Tunisia Courts, hold more than 500 shops, restaurants and entertainment destinations. The mall covers an impressive area of around 521,000 sqm and is easily accessible by public transportation.
WHERE IS IBN BATTUTA MALL LOCATED?
The Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is located in Jebel Ali on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), between interchange 5 and interchange 6. The Ibn Battuta Mall location is conveniently accessible for the residents of The Gardens, Discovery Garden, Jebel Ali Village and Jumeirah Park.
IBN BATTUTA MALL SHOPS AND STORES
Shops and stores in Ibn Battuta Mall include everything from international fashion brands, leading electronics companies, cosmetics, furniture, home décor, accessories and more. Whether you’re looking for high-end branded items or top quality products from renowned local and international retailers, the shops in Ibn Battuta have it all. Let’s look at the most popular stores and brands in Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai.
CARTER’S
If you are looking for baby clothes shops in Dubai, Carter’s is a great option to shop from.
CATH KIDSTON
Branded kids’ clothing and accessories by renowned designer Catherine Isabel Audrey, what else could you ask for?
ALDO
With reasonably priced fashion accessories and shelves after shelves of stunning footwear, Aldo is a great place to shop for those who like to stay on-trend.
SWAROVSKI
Featuring a stunning display of gorgeous gem-encrusted jewellery and accessories, Swarovski needs no introduction.
SEPHORA
For the best makeup brands from around the world, there is no better stop than the massive Sephora store in Ibn Battuta Dubai.
ECCO
Where do you find the best leather shoes in Dubai? At Ecco – where they have stylish and comfortable shoes for all.
STEVE MADDEN
If you’re looking for branded shoe stores in Ibn Battuta, it doesn’t get better than Steve Madden.
SHARAF DG
Your one-stop shop for all things electronic – Sharaf DG is where you can buy home appliances, laptops, cameras and other gadgets.
H&M
Trendy clothes and accessories that define high street fashion, H&M is a favourite for many.
HOMES R US
One of the best furniture stores in Dubai, Homes R Us has everything to make your homes cosy and comfortable.
ACE HARDWARE
Want top-notch functional furniture and garden equipment along with other home accessories? This is the place to be!
Besides these popular stores, other well-known brands and shops in Ibn Battuta Mall include, Wrangler, Cotton On, Koton, Miniso, Aeropostale, Max, Zippy, Oshkosh B’gosh, Accessorize, Pandora, Inglot, Nyx, MAC, Foot Locker, Nine West, Borders, Flower Box and more.
IBN BATTUTA MALL RESTAURANTS
When you want to take a break from all the shopping and fun, you can grab a meal or a quick bite at one of the Ibn Battuta Mall restaurants. Thankfully, there are a lot of different cafés and restaurants in Ibn Battuta Mall for you to try. Here’s a list of the most popular ones:
INDIA PALACE
- Average cost for 2: AED 100
- Location: Ground floor – China Court
- Timings: 08:00 am to 12:00 am | Thursday and Friday 08:00 am to 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-883-0487
PIZZA EXPRESS
- Average cost for 2: AED 235
- Location: Ground floor – China Court
- Timings: 11:30 am to 11:30 pm | Friday and Saturday 11:30 am to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-268-5134
MAX’S ALL ABOUT CHICKEN
- Average cost for 2: AED 65
- Location: Ibn Battuta Mall Food Court, Tunisia Court
- Timings: 11:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-56-501-6407
SHAKESPEARE AND CO.
- Average cost for 2: AED 65
- Location: Ground Floor – China Court
- Timings: 07:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-553-0689
KAHVE DUNYASI
- Average cost for 2: AED 110
- Location: Near Switch Bowling, India Court
- Timings: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-572-7738
PAUL BAKERY & RESTAURANT
- Average cost for 2: AED 185
- Location: Persia Court
- Timings: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-557-9834
YAKITATE
- Average cost for 2: AED 180
- Location: Near Emirates NBD, Andalusia Court
- Timings: 08:30 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-294-4883
XENIA
- Average cost for 2: AED 215
- Location: Near Emirates Islamic Bank, China Court
- Timings: 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-551-6503
VERDURA
- Average cost for 2: AED 340
- Location: Shop no. 86 B – Persia Court
- Timings: 08:00 am to 11:30 pm | Friday and Saturday 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-350-9350
ZAROOB
- Average cost for 2: AED 155
- Location: China Court
- Timings: 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: 800-927662
In case you’re looking for more options, there are a number of other eateries in Ibn Battuta Mall for you to try. Royal Orchid and Soy offer a delicious Asian fare, while Tony Roma’s and Spiky House of Chicken are all about American grills, fast food and steaks. There is also La Brioche, Yo! Sushi and Koryo Korean BBQ to sample delicious fare from around the world. For coffee and desserts, head over to Costa Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks or Kulfilicious.
ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
The Ibn Battuta Mall is a complete entertainment destination, with activities for the whole family. Watch a movie at the Ibn Battuta Mall cinema or go bowling with friends. While there are a lot of things to do in Ibn Battuta Mall, we are listing down the fun destinations that are great for people of all ages.
FUN CITY
Fun City offers a combination of learning and fun, this play centre is ideal for kids aged between 1 and 12. The little ones can jump, run, climb and slide all they want for as long as they are in Fun City.
- Location: Andalusia Court
- Timings: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: 800-386-2489 (FUNCITY)
SKY ZONE
The latest addition to all the activities in Ibn Battuta Mall is Sky Zone Dubai. This trampoline park has a wide range of activities including a warrior obstacle course, freestyle jumps, basketball and dodgeball among other things.
- Location: Persia Court
- Timings: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Prices: starting at AED 60 per person
- Contact: 800-7599-663
NOVO CINEMAS – IMAX
You can catch the latest movies – Hollywood and Bollywood flicks, at Novo Cinema in Ibn Battuta Mall. This flagship 21-screen Novo Cinema provides you with an immersive movie experience with the latest visual and audio technology.
- Location: China Court
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Prices: starting at AED 36.75 per person
- Contact: +971-4-232-8523
CHUCK E. CHEESE
With its variety of interactive arcade and video games, play areas and fresh food this is an ideal place for the kids to play and enjoy while you spend the day shopping.
- Location: China Court
- Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday and Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-514-8037
SWITCH BOWLING
Probably one of the best things to do in Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai is to spend quality time with friends and family at Switch Bowling. Compete each other at Ibn Battuta Mall bowling, play billiards or have a ball at karaoke. It’s one of the best bowling centres in Dubai and the fun here just doesn’t end.
- Location: India Court
- Timings: 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Prices: Bowling: starting at AED 30
- Contact: +971-4-440-5961
MALL SERVICES
Besides all the fun things that the mall has to offer, its management makes sure the visitors are well taken care of. There is a comprehensive set of services at Ibn Battuta Mall that you can avail.
- Valet parking
- Paid shuttle service
- ATM facility
- Wheelchairs
- Car wash services
- Prayer rooms
- Baby changing rooms
- Currency exchange
- Personal emergency assistance
- Lost and found facility
IBN BATTUTA MALL TIMINGS AND CONTACT
Open throughout the week, the Ibn Battuta opening hours are:
- Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
All restaurants and shops with the exception of Carrefour and the pharmacies in Ibn Battuta Mall, have the same opening and closing times. Mediclinic Ibn Battuta, which is counted among the best clinics in Dubai also has its own opening and closing time. Here are the individual operating hours for each:
- Carrefour Ibn Battuta Mall: 08:00 am to 08:00 pm
- Mediclinic: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm | closed on Fridays
- Pharmacies: 09:00 am to 12:00 am
IBN BATTUTA MALL CONTACT NUMBER
For any further queries, suggestions or comments, you can contact the Ibn Battuta help desk at +971-4-390-9999.
HOW TO GET TO IBN BATTUTA MALL
The easiest way to get to the mall is to drive there. Drive straight on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) towards Jebel Ali and take the exit on interchange 5. Next, turn right at the crossroads and you’ll be on your way towards the Ibn Battuta Mall entrance.
Those wondering how to get to Ibn Battuta Mall by Dubai Metro, should just hop on the Red Line and get off at the Ibn Battuta station. The cheapest way to get to the mall is by the bus on route 8 that drops you off at the Ibn Battuta bus stop. You can also book an RTA taxi to get to the mall.
With that, we wrap up this guide on Ibn Battuta Mall. Just like Ibn Battuta, malls in Dubai have evolved into complete entertainment destinations for the whole family. They are not just about shopping anymore – especially the likes of the Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall.
If you’re looking for the old-school charm of traditional market places and bazaars where you can haggle for a good bargain, head over to one of the souks in Dubai. You’ll find everything from fragrant spices to intricate gold jewellery there.
Other than the souks, you can find bargain buys, especially when it’s about fashion and premium brands, the Outlet Mall never disappoints. If you’re living closer to Jebel Ali, the Dubai Outlet Village is a better option to hunt for the best-branded buys. One of the upcoming malls, people are excited about is the Meydan One Mall Dubai.
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