Dubai Mall Unveils $408M Expansion Adding 240 New Stores

The Dubai Mall, currently regarded as the world’s number one attraction in tourist arrivals, has announced it is to open a new phase worth AED1. 5bn ($408m).

More recently Emaar Properties has revealed this ‘flagship’ that will expand the Mall through adding 240 new luxury shops and food & beverage units. The contractor of this large scale implementation is already on-site mobilization.

Announcing the enhancement, Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties, said: “The new expansion plan launched in the Dubai Mall is a great addition to one of the most visited sites in the world. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our valued guests and the customers, our partners, retailers as well as the government authorities for their kind support. We aim to make the new expansion in Dubai as one of the examples of Dubai’s vision to remain in the innovative and the cultural field as the most visited city in the

Dubai Mall topped the list of tourist attraction globally in 2023 with a record of 105 million visitors; the result is a 19 percent increase as compared to the figures of the previous year besides strong sales. And in 2024, the same picture remains, as Mall remains a worldwide unique destination for retail and recreation unparalleled services and unyielding customers’ satisfaction.

The expansion underlines Dubai’s intention to continuously develop into a distinguished international centre for shopping, entertainment, and culture, which boosts the city’s appeal for both tourists and inhabitants.