What's So Intriguing About The Dubai Mall? Find Out Here

When The Dubai Mall opened on May 8th, 2009, it was the largest mall opening in retail history, with 635 stores. It was built as part of Emaar's flagship mega-project, the 73-billion-dirham ($20-billion) Downtown Burj Dubai, which is marketed as the world's most prestigious square kilometer and features the Burj Dubai tower as its centerpiece. In the first five days after its inauguration, the mall sold a remarkable 61000 tickets to the Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Center.