Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in Dubai. Developed and owned by Majid al-Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road. This massive mall has a mix of luxury labels like Christian Louboutin and midscale brands like DKNY. It’s also home to hotels, restaurants, theaters, and the indoor ski resort Ski Dubai. Flagship luxury destination, Mall of the Emirates, welcomes more than 40 million visitors each year who come to enjoy the region’s best retail, dining, and entertainment experiences. Home to flagship stores for some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, Mall of the Emirates offers direct access to two 5-star hotels – Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates, as well as Dubai Metro, Ski Dubai, and the largest VOX Cinemas theatre built in the Middle East.
In November 2005, it was named the World's Leading New Shopping Mall at the World Travel Awards in London.[3] Forbes has also recognized Mall of the Emirates as one of the top five shopping malls in Dubai.