The Dubai Mall – 5.4 million sq ft
The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping center in Dubai. With a total area of 502,000 square meters (5.4 million square feet), it is the second-largest shopping center in the world after Iran Mall. The mall will have a total area of 502,000 square meters (5.4 million square feet), making it one of the top 10 shopping centers in the world by 2021.
Situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), The Dubai Mall is part of a $20 billion downtown complex (known as Downtown Dubai) adjacent to the famous Burj Khalifa and has more than 1,200 stores. In 2011, it was the most visited building on the planet, with over 54 million visitors annually.
Location: Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opening date: 4 November 2008; 12 years ago
Total retail floor area: 502,000 square metres (5,400,000 sq ft)