Located in the most prestigious area of Al Khalidiyah, 26th Street, Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates is the Al Khalidiyah Mall which is a shopping paradise to both tourists as well as residents. One of the distinctive features of this mall is the unique Islamic Architecture design which brings out the perfect blend of the past with the present. Al Khalidiyah Mall is sure to give any shopaholic an unforgettable experience with more than 160 shops including Lulu hypermarket and UK department stores Debenhams and BHS, many cafés and restaurants, and a large food court. There is also an amusement centre with arcade games, a brand new dedicated 3D cinema and a bowling alley. It is a must visit place in Abu Dhabi if you are holidaying with your family and is located within very close proximity to Eastern Mangroves Resort & Spa considered as a luxury Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

This unbelievably large shopping mall was opened in January 2007 and is run by EMKE Group and has an area of about 800,000 square feet. Shoppers get the chance of enjoying unbelievable discounts and special promotions throughout the year and also participate and experience various entertainment programs and seasonal activities.

The shopping mall consists of three levels of elegantly laid out space with outlets offering everything from fashion to furnishing and cosmetics to consumer electronics with room for 600 cars in semi-basement parking and parking facility for 2,500 cars in total. Thursday to Saturday the shopping mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday to Wednesday the mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you are visiting Abu Dhabi make sure you become a part of this unforgettable shopping experience at Al Khalidiyah Mall.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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