Shopping is one of the most exciting activities that humans never get bored of and when it comes to shopping Abu Dhabi is no exception.

Whether it’s traditional or contemporary, many of Abu Dhabi’s shopping venues mirror the culture and lifestyles of the emirate. This alluring expedition is made possible in the country’s vast number of traditional markets as well as state of the art shopping malls and boutiques. Many prestigious brand names are available in Abu Dhabi which is also distinguished as a central market place for trading both local and regional arts and crafts.

Abu Dhabi is home to 18 impressive shopping malls and centres that are located in the capital itself.  Among the largest are the famous Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall.
Positioned in close proximity to the Emirates Palace, Marina Mall features 160 stores with leading brand names such as Zara, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Saint Laurent and Burberry. Most of these large scale shopping precincts feature cinemas, coffee shops and an extensive selection of restaurants.

Home to more than 220 retail stores is the outstanding Abu Dhabi mall that features internationally renowned brand names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Body Shop, Bang and Olufsen and much more.  The mall also boasts a six screen cinema, hypermarket, more than 40 food outlets as well as an entertainment and bowling centre.

Other well known shopping arcades in Abu Dhabi include Hamdan Centre, Liwa Centre, Fotouh al Khair Mall, Rotana Mall, Gold Centre and Alwihda Mall.

The traditional souks or markets offer a more different and relaxing way of shopping in Abu Dhabi. These collections of small shops generally sell arts and handicrafts, oriental carpets, various spices and antiques. Some of the most popular souks in Abu Dhabi include the Iranian Souk, Al Ain Souk and Al Meena Souk.

Staying in one of the hotels in Abu Dhabi such as Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers guests easy access to this exciting destination and its extraordinary shopping venues.