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Dubai Mall to add EKart Zabeel go-kart facility

9/5/2019

Plans were unveiled to open an indoor go-kart facility at the Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates. Mall owner Emaar Entertainment said the attraction would use high-tech electric go-karts and cater to amateurs and professionals.

Dubai's VR Park launches 3 new attractions

6/21/2019

Three new family-friendly attractions have joined the high-tech experiences at VR Park at the Dubai Mall. They are "Magic Bikes," "Flying Chairs" and "Cosmo Jet," which features an interactive screen.

Emaar Properties continues to expand Dubai Mall

11/9/2018

Dubai Mall, the largest retail center on the planet, just turned 10 years old, and thanks to developer Emaar Properties, it continues to expand. The location already features a movie theater, ice rink, numerous retailers, an aquarium and a food court, and it continues to look for new ways to bring in foot traffic.

Dubai Mall sees influx of shoppers during Golden Week

10/18/2018

Golden Week, a Chinese holiday in which people travel abroad, brought shoppers to Dubai Mall. Mobile payment platform Alipay reported that during Golden Week, 84% of its transactions in the region were from Chinese nationals.

VR theme parks spreading across the globe

7/30/2018

Cities around the world are welcoming Virtual Reality (VR) theme parks as developers look to the facilities to draw tourists. VR Park at the Dubai Mall features 18 immersive attractions, including the "Dubai Drone," where users ride an actual roller coaster.

Dubai Four Seasons hotels take shopping to the next level

12/27/2017

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and the Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre have rolled out private shopping packages at the Dubai Mall and the Mall of the Emirates. A dedicated personal shopper will be on hand to help guests.

Dubai malls use leisure facilities to draw shoppers

10/2/2017

Malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are continuing their transformation as entertainment-driven destinations, ceding more of their retail spaces to leisure facilities, such as gyms and aquariums. The Mall of the Emirates, which welcomes 42 million visitors per year, features a penguin enclosure and a skiing facility, while Dubai Mall features a flight simulator.

Dubai malls use leisure facilities to draw shoppers

9/29/2017

Malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are continuing their transformation as entertainment-driven destinations, ceding more of their retail spaces to leisure facilities, such as gyms and aquariums. The Mall of the Emirates, which welcomes 42 million visitors per year, features a penguin enclosure and a skiing facility, while Dubai Mall features a flight simulator.

Dubai malls use leisure facilities to draw shoppers

9/25/2017

Malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are continuing their transformation as entertainment-driven destinations, ceding more of their retail spaces to leisure facilities, such as gyms and aquariums. The Mall of the Emirates, which welcomes 42 million visitors per year, features a penguin enclosure and a skiing facility, while Dubai Mall features a flight simulator.