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Updated October 1, 2025
From beautiful boutiques, massive malls, attractive shops to bustling marketplaces - Abu Dhabi has something for everyone. Apart from the malls, there are many traditional Arabic markets called ‘souks’ which sell authentic and traditional Arabic products.
Sales Period
Sales Period
There are certain times of the year when huge sales/discounts are happening in Malls as well as car dealers:
Eids: End of May and End of August, depending on the end of holy months.
Summer Sales: End of June
Winter Sales: End of January
MALLS
MALLS
Abu Dhabi Mall
Abu Dhabi Mall
Highlights: Abu Dhabi Coop Hypermarket, Cinema, Nespresso
Al Raha Mall
Al Raha Mall
Highlight: Cheap stationery, Party Center (party supplies), Cinema, Lulu Supermarket
Al Wahda Mall
Al Wahda Mall
Highlight: IKEA store, Lulu Supermarket
Capital Mall
Capital Mall
Highlight: Lulu Supermarket
Dalma Mall
Dalma Mall
Highlight: Threads School Uniform Store, Mattress shops, Carrefour Supermarket, Adventure HQ, Cinema
Forsan Central Mall
Forsan Central Mall
Highlights: Huge Lulu Hypermarket, Pet Supply Stores
The Galleria Mall
The Galleria Mall
Highlight: Luxury Shops, Apple Store, Decathlon, Kinokuniya Bookstore, Waitrose Supermarket, Cinema
Khalidiyah Mall
Khalidiyah Mall
https://goo.gl/maps/BncMRgrDicA6rz527
Highlight: Lulu Hypermarket
Marina Mall
Marina Mall
Highlight: Bounce Abu Dhabi, Carrefour, VOX Cinemas, Bowling Alley
Mushrif Mall
Mushrif Mall
Highlight: Meat/Fish/Fruit/Vegetable Market, Lulu Hypermarket
Highlight: Largest Indoor Snow Park, Eataly
Eataly, Snow park and cinema are open.
WTC Mall (World Trade Center)
WTC Mall (World Trade Center)
Highlight: Luxury stores, Abu Dhabi Central Market (Souk), Cinema
Highlight: Carrefour Hypermarket, Kidzania, Cinema, Apple Store, Ferrari World, Ikea, ACE, Decathlon
SOUKS AND MARKETS
SOUKS AND MARKETS
Traditional Arabic Markets
Traditional Arabic Markets
Mina Port Markets
Mina Port Markets
Abu Dhabi Fish Market: https://maps.app.goo.gl/omMftobPUog2kwHx6
Fruit and Vegetable Market: https://goo.gl/maps/sHZs73Phfdq7F8s26
Meat Market: https://goo.gl/maps/U4MbTicp2EX3Jrg76
Dates Market: https://g.page/datesmarket?share
Household Market (Iranian Market): https://goo.gl/maps/SgwbZq1inoZjfkaC8
Plants Market: https://g.page/mina-flower-market?share
Carpet Market (Souk): https://goo.gl/maps/AiZCRm2W28QzsNk7A
Mina Port (Zayed Port) is home to several traditional markets (some open air, some indoors). If you are looking for fresh fish, meat, vegetable and fruits, this is the place to visit. Don't forget to negotiate the price!
Abu Dhabi Fish market will also cook your fish for you to take away.
It is better to carry cash with you, as most markets do not accept credit cards.
Mina Carpet Market, or Livestock Market, is located near the City Police Station. The Mina Carpet Market is a wonderful market, which specializes in all kinds of carpets. Apart from a wide selection of beautiful and original carpets, customers may also find here several shops selling furniture and Yemeni mattresses.
https://goo.gl/maps/hUVymFniab9rLqrQ9
The Ripe Market is a community market shopping featuring up-and-coming artisans, makers, and entrepreneurs.They have an abundance of dining options and fresh produce by the crate-load. The Ripe Market is a shopping hotspot for residents as well as visitors.
The Ripe Market also hosts pop-up events that run throughout the year at various locations. Follow them on Social Media to stay up-to-date: Facebook, Instagram
You can also order online: https://ripeme.com/ripe-organic-shop/
Madinat Zayed Shopping Center
Madinat Zayed Shopping Center
https://goo.gl/maps/hUVymFniab9rLqrQ9
Good place to buy gold, fabrics, Arabic perfumes.
Mushrif Mall Market
Mushrif Mall Market
Meat/Fish/Fruit/Vegetable Market in the basement
SUPERMARKETS
SUPERMARKETS
Carrefour feels more like a Walmart. They also have groceries and department store sections but are typically together. Some good ones are Airport Road, Yas Mall and Marina Mall.
Budget-friendly supermarket, with many locations around Abu Dhabi, operating SPAR supermarket as well.
Many locations around Abu Dhabi, online order and home delivery available through app.
Mexican grocery shop. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vNt7K7L7xPDvCxkj
Lulu feels like a Target. They have a food section and a department store section. Sometimes these different sections are on different stores and you need to purchase items from each store separately. Some good Lulus: WTC, Capital Mall, Mushrif Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall.
French goods supermarket.
Etihad Towers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NVSWwVLfhzY6rvPp6
Reem Mall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hRekvuid5wPZ6Htz5
Wide range of the freshest healthy and organic products. Online orders available. Location Nations Tower: https://g.co/kgs/yrmxRzL
Spinneys has a lot of imported products, but most notably, the larger stores will have a “Section for Non-Muslims”. Spinney’s do have a variety of sizes, so they are not all equal. Two good ones are the one by the Corniche/6th street and Al Forsan.
Shop highest quality grocery products from VIVA store which is the cheapest supermarket in UAE. VIVA supermarket offer huge savings & discounts.
Waitrose is a British run supermarket and also has a “Section for non-Muslims”. They also have a lot of imported products. Some good Waitrose grocery stores are at Al Reem and Corniche.
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