Dubai Mall Information and Facts

Construction

The mall was a joint partnership of Dutco Balfour Beatty, Turner construction and Al Gandhi. Initially, the building was to be completed by 2006, but it took more time. The workers working on the building were mainly from Bangladeshi, Pakistani, India and not forgetting the Sri Lankan Guest workers. 

Opening

By 8th November 2008, the mall was opened with over 1000 retailers. In General, the mall covers over 13 million square feet, featuring an Olympic sized Dubai Ice Rink which is used for recreational skating and for watching Emirates Ice Hockey league games. 
 

Breathtaking Attraction inside Dubai Mall

VR Park Dubai

Given the advancing technology, video games have become a part of our lifestyle. Well, you will be surprised by the VR Park Dubai. The Park is dedicated to SEGA's Video game with more exciting experience for individuals looking for next-level gaming. It features a series of amusing games including classic carnival games and motion simulators. Some of the recent additions you should expect are the Robotnik, Rope Rush and Xyclone. Presently, the Park is dedicated to Virtual reality. 

Hysteria

For a mind-blowing shock, the hysteria is a must-visit location. It is decorated with special effects fog lights and terrifying experience. The hysteria is enormously horrific with scary masks that will leave you scared to your roots. 

But what makes this mall different from all other malls you can come across in the world? 

Rainforest cafe

Opened back in 2009, the rainforest cafe in Dubai mall emulates tropical ruins. This is a unique lifetime experience you will live to recall.
Dubai Aquarium and underwater zoo, designed by Peddie Thorp, this outstanding site attraction will leave your eyes wide open. The location is home to 300 species of marine animals amongst them being rays and sharks. 

Interesting facts about the Dubai Mall

Its superb location in downtown Dubai provides easy access to some of its wonders. You will be surprised by some facts you will learn about this shopping mall, some of which you never thought could be achievable in a mall. 
 

1. The mall houses the world's most extensive acrylic panel. It is approximately 107 feet wide and 29.5 inches thick weighing 541,486 pounds. It also broke the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest indoor aquarium. 

2. Astonishingly, the mall houses 1200 stores without including the pop-up ones. 

3. It is known as the largest mall in the world covering a total area of 1,124,000 square meters (equivalent to 50 football pitches) 

4. Inside the Park, you will find a park dedicated to gaming. The Sega Republic offers an engaging VR experience any game would enjoy. 

5. The mall is home to the Dubai Fountain, a grand 30 acre by Burj Khalifa Lake. Water from the fountain jets up to 700 feet long, accompanied with Arabic music and all other exciting music. 

6. You will find an Olympic sized Ice skating rink inside the mall. It's located on the ground floor, mainly meant for recreational activities and exciting Emirates Hockey league games. 

7. Inside the mall, you will find a waterfall, yes, and an illusion waterfall. Surprisingly, there are statues diving from the waterfall. It's an exciting experience for visitors new to the mall. 

8. For individuals with a sweet tooth, the Dubai Mall will leave you satisfied. It is known to have the largest candy store filled with delicious candy. Moreover, this store spreads up to 10,000 feet. 

9. The number of visitors visiting this particular mall is incredible. In 2012 the mall reported having over 65 million visitors which is more compared to the New York City's 52 million. 

10. The parking facility is the Dubai Mall that exhibits the utmost hospitality. Here, you can be sure you will have a smooth time parking your vehicle with no pressure on packing space. 

11. Last but not least, you can experience real cinema with the 22 screen flagship real cinema in the Dubai mall. The cinemas provide you with a real experience you will never forget. 

Undoubtedly, visiting the Dubai Mall is a lifetime experience you will live to recall.  Take a trip to the largest mall in the whole world for a thrilling experience you will never forget!