Name: Marina Mall
Distance from the hotel: 8.2 km
Travel time: 14 minutes
Average taxi Fare: AED 30
Opening Hours: 10:00 am-11:00 pm

The Marina Mall is one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular shopping destinations. It is located along the breakwater on the Corniche which is one of the capital’s most prominent localities.



The mall houses more than 400 outlets in a total retail space of over 120,000 square metres. It is not only Abu Dhabi’s largest, but it also attracts the most foot fall and the highest amount of stores too!

Its anchor stores include a Carrefour hypermarket, which gives customers a greater choice when it comes to shopping for home goods. It also has Marks & Spencer, which is Britain’s leading clothing retailer, along with other luxury clothing and accessory stores such as Zara and Paris Gallery.


A few unique features:
•The total size of Marina Mall is 235,000 sq meters.
•The mall can accommodate 4000 cars in its parking area.
•It consists of five levels (lower basement, basement, ground floor, first floor, second floor).
•It has 48 restaurants, cafes, and food and beverage outlets.

The mall has a landmark 30 story high observation tower with a revolving restaurant located right at the top.

When it comes to leisure, the Marina Mall has much to offer. Choose to skate a few laps at their indoor ice rink, or score a few pins with friends at the Emirates bowling village. If you’re a movie enthusiast, head down to their 9-screen VOX multiplex to watch your flicks in comfort. If you’re visiting with children, a stop at the Fun city is a must, which is a wonderland for everyone from toddlers to teenagers!


Paying heed to Abu Dhabi’s fashion aficionados, the mall also has a premium phase with floorspace dedicated to some of the best fashion brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent among others.

Apart from the above, the mall does have something for everyone with electronics, home furnishings, specialty stores and a lot more!

So on your next trip to Abu Dhabi, choose to stay at Centro Al Manhal and enjoy a location close to the Marina mall!


Venue tips:
•Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, as there can be quite a bit of walking to get around the mall.
•Past visitors advise a full day at the Marina Mall to explore all that it holds.
•Mornings at the mall are the best time to get your shopping done at leisure.

*Marina Mall pictures credit: VisitAbuDhabi.ae and tradeandexportme.com