Mall of the Emirates is a large shopping and entertainment destination in Al Barsha, Dubai, with a direct connection to the Red Line and Ski Dubai inside. You can plan a visit around the mall’s opening pattern, its transport links and the facilities available on site.
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Al Barsha 1, Dubai.
- Metro: Mall of the Emirates is Red Line station R32, linked to the mall by an enclosed overhead walkway.
- Parking: More than 7,000 covered spaces across four levels.
- Typical hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00–23:00; Friday–Sunday 10:00–00:00.
Where is Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha?
Mall of the Emirates is on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha 1, within Dubai’s Al Barsha district. Its address makes it straightforward to identify when planning a trip by car or metro, and the station connection leads directly into the mall.
The mall combines shopping and dining with indoor attractions, including Ski Dubai. That mix makes it possible to plan a visit around browsing, a meal or a booked activity without needing to leave the complex between them.
How do you get to Mall of the Emirates from the hotel and metro?
From a room at Sunday Hotel Al Barsha, Mall of the Emirates is about a 19-minute walk or an 8-minute drive. For metro travel, get off at Mall of the Emirates station on the Red Line; the RTA identifies it as station R32.
Driving is another option: the mall has more than 7,000 covered parking spaces across four levels, with direct access to the mall. Taxis are available at specific mall exits. For a booked ride, you can request a car through Careem or Uber, or call Dubai Transport, Metro Taxi or National Taxi.
An enclosed overhead walkway connects the station to the mall, with the mall’s metro link on the First Floor. If you’re planning a wider journey across the city, the Dubai Metro guide for Al Barsha can help with the network beyond this stop.
What can you do at the mall, and what facilities are available?
Mall of the Emirates combines retail and dining with visitor services designed to help you move around the complex. Restaurant and café hours may differ from the mall’s own opening hours, so allow for variation if you’re planning a meal.
Wheelchair users can reach all floors and areas using elevators or travelators. Complimentary wheelchairs and baby strollers are available at every mall entrance. If you’re shopping, complimentary hands-free bag delivery is offered at Ground Floor Gates A, C and D.
Luggage storage is located at the metro entrance on the First Floor. That can be useful if you arrive by train with bags and want to explore the mall before continuing your journey.
How can you pair the mall with Ski Dubai?
Ski Dubai is on the Ground Floor of Mall of the Emirates, so you can combine a mall visit with a snow activity in the same complex. It has five slopes of varying difficulty and a 3,000 sq. metre Snow Park. Ticketed experiences include Snow Park, Ski School and Penguin Encounter.
For more on the activity choices and booking considerations, see this guide to Ski Dubai tickets and sessions. Guests booked for slope time need to sign a waiver. If you have a Penguin Encounter booking or a ski or snowboard lesson, check-in is required 40 minutes before the scheduled time, at the relevant meeting desk or Ski School.
You can select ski or snowboard gear and equipment online more than 24 hours before your booking for collection at the Online Counter next to Snow Pro. Session details and ticket conditions can vary, so confirm the current information when arranging your activity.
What should you plan before your visit?
The mall’s usual opening pattern is Monday–Thursday 10:00–23:00 and Friday–Sunday 10:00–00:00. Restaurants and cafés may keep different hours. Ski Dubai has its own operating schedule, so check its times separately if you’re planning an activity there.
The mall says its shuttle bus service is suspended until further notice. Bus connections and services can change, so check the official site before you go. You can also use the metro link, covered parking or a ride-hailing service to reach the mall.
If you’re bringing luggage, note that storage is by the First Floor metro entrance; if you need a wheelchair or stroller, ask at a mall entrance. For a Ski Dubai booking, leave time for any required check-in and waiver before your activity.
FAQs
Which metro line serves Mall of the Emirates?
Mall of the Emirates station is on Dubai’s Red Line and is identified by the RTA as station R32. An enclosed overhead walkway connects it to the mall.
Does Mall of the Emirates have parking?
Yes. The mall has more than 7,000 covered parking spaces across four levels, with direct access to the mall.
Where is luggage storage at Mall of the Emirates?
Luggage storage is located at the metro entrance on the First Floor.
What is inside Ski Dubai?
Ski Dubai is on the mall’s Ground Floor and includes five slopes of varying difficulty and a 3,000 sq. metre Snow Park. Its ticketed experiences include Snow Park, Ski School and Penguin Encounter.