Dubai is an open port with low import duties and no taxation. Even major brand name products, widely available in the city, are often less expensive in Dubai than in their country of origin.

Dubai which is also known as the shopping capital of Middle East features unique shopping complexes of which Al Bustan Centre Dubai should not be missed out.

Al Bustan Centre is ideally located in close proximity to Dubai's business districts and within easy distance from the airport and central Dubai.

The complex of the mall provides the complete shopping and entertainment experience with over 80 outlets and one of the biggest indoor amusement arcades in the UAE.

Shopping centers in Dubai form a major portion of the city's skyline. You can see a plethora of skyscrapers vying for their own little space in the all-encompassing sky.

Most tourists from across the globe come here lured by the thrill and amusement of shopping in Dubai. Dubai's shopping centers are perpetually swarming with locals and tourists on Dubai tours.

Sprinkled all across the emirate, Dubai shopping centers have been giving strong competition to the prime shopping destinations like Singapore, New York, Paris, etc.Second to none in their architectural magnificence,Dubai Shopping Centers are complete entertainment packages. Most of them have cinema halls, restaurants, fun zones, multi-level car parking and theme-based attractions.

In addition to housing retail outlets of top international brands.

A visit to shopping centers in Dubai is total recreation time for the family.

While parents go 'shop hunting', kids busy themselves in skating rinks, or video game parlors.

And then, the whole family savors the mouthwatering food of Dubai in a top restaurant housed in the mall.

Shopping centers in Dubai positioning allows residents and visitors easy access to the other emirates such as Sharjah, Ajman, Fujeirah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Opening hours vary but shops are generally open from 08.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00.

Although most shops are open on Friday evenings they close for prayers between 11.30 and 13.30.

The modern shopping malls, located throughout the city, contrast with the sights, sounds and smells of the traditional souks.

Bargaining is the norm in the souks and even in shops it is wise to ask for 'the best price', particularly if paying by cash.

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) held from mid-January to mid-February is a major attraction for the tourists, offering a complete package of fun and shopping.

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