The capital of the United Arab Emirates is located just off the mainland on an island in the Persian Gulf. Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second largest in the United Arab Emirates with over twenty million passengers passing through its doors in 2014. The state of the art complex is equipped with the very best shopping and dining options along with lounges, VIP facilities, prayer rooms and more than one airport hotel. Abu Dhabi is an imposing mega city with soaring towers of gleaming steel, shopping megamalls and the biggest and best of entertainment and tourist attractions.

Abu Dhabi is fast making a name for itself as a fashion destination. ‘Revealing’ clothes are discouraged but style and glamour are very much a part of contemporary culture. If you are visiting Abu Dhabi to do some high end shopping, complementing it with five star accommodation at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara is only fitting. When the local weather can easily top one hundred degrees on any given day, it is always summer. Out in the desert there is one obvious way to beat the heat and that is: go shopping! This global hub for shopping features many big fashion houses and luxury brands. Malls in Abu Dhabi are mushrooming and each its own style of architecture and unique finish be it glass, chrome or steel. Interiors boast lasers, light-shows, dancing fountains and more.

Shopping is an integral part of the Abu Dhabi lifestyle. Visiting a mall in this city is not just about shopping but also about making a statement. For the latest trends be sure to stop by Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale’s and Symphony. Do not miss Level Shoe District because accessories and shoes that complete your look are essential when out and about. Galleria in Abu Dhabi is where you will find all your favourite luxury brands under one roof. Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall and the World Trade Centre Mall are some of the other not to be missed stops on a ‘mall-hopping’ shopping spree.