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usually the best value for money, while other great bargains are traditional handicrafts in the form of handwoven baskets, mats, camel blankets, crafted metal artefacts and jewellery.
Last-minute shopping While visiting Abu Dhabi, a bit of foresight could prove to be very rewarding as a trea- sure trove of shopping opportunities await at Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF). The uniquely designed structure, with its futuristic centre- piece in the form of a mushroom, rising up from the floor to the ceiling in changing colours of blue and green, is quite unlike any other duty free complex in the world. Abu Dhabi Duty Free pioneered the shop- in-shop concept with branded corners for various prestigious international brands dis- playing their corporate identities. Several top brand names in fashion, fragrance, cosmet- ics, confectionery and more create a lavish look and feel to the retail area.
Popular goods sold at ADDF include gold and electronic items, local antiques and souvenirs. Small purchases are equally well covered, with books or necessities like pharmaceuticals and toiletries all displayed in a spectacular setting.
A large area of airside retail space concen- trates on the sale of beverages and tobacco as well as food and chocolate. Other areas include beauty and fragrance products and a selection of watches, gifts and gold. Top brands in all categories are represented.
Al Ain
Bawadi Mall, which opened in April 2009, is one of Al Ain's top retail havens. Located only five minutes from the town centre on Mezyad Road, Bawadi Mall offers a variety of interna- tional and regional retail fashion brands, food, jewellery and much more, spread over close to 400 shops, all in a bright, spacious and inviting environment.
The 10,000-square-metre family entertain- ment centre offers unique breathtaking ex- periences to all family members. Eight movie theatres, a 16-lane bowling alley, food-court, and many more casual dining alternatives make up Bawadi's retail offering. Al Ain Mall features anchor stores such as Home Centre, Grand Stores and Paris Gal- lery. The family entertainment area includes
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Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre +971 2 6318555 The 400 outlets sell just about everything here, with the added advantage of the Gold Centre being located adjacent to the main mall.
Marina Mall +971 2 6818300
A retail haven with a waterfront setting, Marina Mall is home to more than 300 stores, which cater to individual interests of the young and old. Some of the stores featured in this mammoth mall include IKEA, Mont Blanc, Promod, Forever 21, Rolex, Springfield, Stradivarius, Tiffany & Co, Timberland and Zara.
Abu Dhabi Mall +971 2 6454858
With more than 200 retail outlets, and one of the main attractions on the Abu Dhabi shopping scene, take your pick from Aldo, Damas, Evans, La Senza, Levis, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Raymond Weil and Virgin Megastore, to name just a few.
Al Jimi Mall +971 3 7638883
There are more than 110 shops to choose from offering a variety of products from fashion and jewellery to health and beauty.
Fotouh Al Khair Centre +971 2 6393084
Home to the world's favourite brands including Marks & Spencer, Adams, Monsoon, Nine West, Pumpkin Patch, Origem and The Watch House, this is a complete family venue.
The Souk Qaryat Al Beri +971 2 5581670
Located next to the Shangri-La Hotel between Maqtaa and Mussafah bridges, the Arabian-themed souk is a classy retail venue complete with Venetian canals.
a 12-lane bowling alley and a multi-screen cinema, as well as an indoor ice-skating rink. The popular Al Jimi Mall attracts more than six million visitors a year and opened its east wing expansion in early 2006 offering an additional 27,000 square metres of retail space with premium brand fashion, cosmet- ics, jewellery, perfumeries and attractive
Khalidiya Mall +971 2 6354000
The vast Khalidiya Mall offers visitors a good mix of stores as well as a cinema and bowling alley.
Al Ain Mall +971 3 7660333
Offers more than 100,000 square metres of retail and entertainment space spread over three floors. Some of the leading stores include Grand Stores, Motivi, Nine West, Salam Studio & Stores, Next and Paris Gallery.
Al Wahda Mall +971 2 4437000
Al Wahda opened in 2007 and has brands such as Boots, Gap and Mothercare. Open at 10am each day, it is the first shopping centre in Abu Dhabi to open on Friday mornings.
Bawadi Mall +971 3 7840000
400 shops, eight movie theatres, a 16-lane bowling alley and a family entertainment centre make Bawadi Mall a complete shopping experience.
terrace cafes and restaurants. The mall was built on the site of the old vegetable and meat market. The Al Ain Souk with its authentic souk
ambience without any modern trappings, sells a mixture of household goods, as well as fruit and vegetables, and is a great place to explore.
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