Below is a comprehensive list of the main shopping malls & centres in Abu Dhabi.
Note: All malls in Abu Dhabi are non-smoking, but most cafes have smoking areas.
All malls have predesignated areas for muslim prayers (5 times a day), with separate areas for men & women.
Abu Dhabi Mall
Located in the Tourist Club Area of Abu Dhabi, between the Beach Rotana Hotel and the Le Meridien Hotel.
Cafes and restaurants: Zaatar w Zeit, Alfredo, Moka, Mugg & Bean, Starbucks, Baskin Robbins.
Clothes shops: Next, BHS, Anotah, Massimo Dutti, Ann Klein, Adams, Liz Claiborne, Betty Barclay, Mango, Kenneth Cole.
Furniture shops: The One, Marina, 2 XL, Pan Emirates Furniture, Natuzzi.
Other shops: Paris Gallery, Apple's I Store, Tiffany & Co., Paspaley, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Bang & Olufsen, Virgin, Radio Shack, Steve Madden.
Supermarket: Abu Dhabi Cooperative.
Banks: Bank of Dubai, National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Entertainment includes: Grand Cinemas, Bowling.
Opening times: Sat to Wed 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Thurs 10:00 am to 11:00 pm; Fri 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Mall website: http://www.abudhabi-mall.com/, to contact the Abu Dhabi Mall operator :+9712-6454858
Marina Mall
Located at the breakwater next to Abu Dhabi's Corniche, not far from the Hilton Hotel and Emirates Palace Hotel.
Cafes and restaurants: Bella, La Brioche, Starbucks, Lips, Hard Walls, Hatam Iranian Restaurant, Tiara, Cafe Columbiano.
Clothes shops: Next, Mexx, Woolworth, Reiss, La Senza, Austin Reed, Gant, Monsoon, Gap, Zara, Bebe, Fat Face.
Luxury brand shops: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tod's, Ermengildo Zegna, Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani.
Furniture shops: Ikea, Chen One, Eldiar, Home Centre.
Other stores: Apple's I store, Calvin Klein, Eros, Radio Shack, Clarks, Zara Home, Studio R, Hush Pupplies, Ecco, Ferrari, True Value, Paris Gallery.
Jewellery Stores: Tiffany's & Co., Rolex, Van Cleefe & Arpels, Al Manara Jewellery, Al Mandoos Jewellery, Pure Gold.
Supermarket: Carrefour.
Entertainment includes: CineStar cinema, ski slope (not yet open), ice skating rink, huge bowling area, pool.
Other services: Hair salons for kids, men & women, nail spa center, Mercedez Benz showroom, banks (National Bank of Abu Dhabi), ATMS, book store, valet parking at all entrances of the mall, Etisalat booth.
Opening times: Sat to Wed 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Thurs 10:00 am to 11:00 pm; Fri 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm(approx.).
To contact Marina Mall operator dial: +9712-6812310
Al Wahda Mall
Located at the junction of 11th (Hazza Bin Zayed the First) Street with 2nd Street (Airport Road).
Some of the cafes and restaurants: Noodle House, Barista, Starbucks, Baskin Robbins, Costa, Cafe de la Paix, Dome, Hardees, KFC.
Some of the clothes shops: Next, Columbia, Gap, Banana Republic, Nike, Xanaka, Pimkie, Armani Exchange, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango.
Furniture shop: ID Design.
Some other shops: Boots pharmacy, Bata, Accessorize, Magrudy's, Beyond Beach, Hush Puppies, Howard's Storage World, Jumbo Electronics.
Supermarket: Lulu Hypermarket.
Entertainment includes: Wanasaland (children's games centre on top floor).
Opening times: Sun to Wed 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Thurs to Sat 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Mall website: www.alwahda-mall.com, To contact operator dial: +9712-4466622
Khalidyah Mall
Located on 26th Street between 9th and 11th Street.
Some of the cafes and restaurants: Cantina Laredo, Asha's, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Briccocafe, Starbucks, Burger King, Forty Fruity, Dome.
Some of the clothes shops: Debenhams, BHS, Nike, Bossini, Bauhaus, Springfield, Giordano, Bendon, Tammy, Azzaro, Mario Zognelle.
Furniture shop: Options.
Some other shops: Accesorize, Timex, Hour Choice, Tchibo Outlet, K Corner, Shoe Citi, Books Plus, Jumbo Electronics, Emirates Computers, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Hallmark cards, Stokes (home cookery & crockery).
Supermarket: Lulu Hypermarket.
Entertainment includes: Cine Royal cinema, bowling located within Sparky's entertainment area for kids.
Other services: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (open Sat - Thurs daily from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm), full fledged bank services.
Opening times: Sun to Wed 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Thurs to Sat 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Mall website: www.khalidiyahmall.com, to contact operator dial: +9712-6354000
Al Raha Mall
Located next to Al Raha Beach Hotel on Al Raha Beach Road.
Some of the cafes and restaurants: Subway, Automatic, Aska Café, D H Restaurant, Sans Frontieres.
Some of the clothes shops: Adidas, Nayomi, La Senza, Orlando Sport, Benetton, BHS Kids.
Supermarket: Lulu Express.
Entertainment includes: Play and Learn.
Opening times: Sun to Wed 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Thurs to Sat 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Mall website: http://www.al-rahamall.com, to contact operator dial: +9712-5562229
Madinat Zayed Shopping Complex
Located at Muroor road (East road), Madinat Zayed, near Abu Dhabi Central Post Office
To contact operator dial: +9712-6333311
Shops: FABRIC SELLING SHOPS for women mostly, mobile phone selling booths, watch fixing booths, photography studio, makeup parlours, food parlours & small cafes, Nine West, Charles & Keith, Giordano, home crockery.
Supermarket: Abu Dhabi Cooperative.
Around this area are fabric selling shops as well that are within walking distance from the centre. Be careful though, driving there is reckless due to the lack of parking lots around.
Madinat Zayed Gold Centre
Located next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre
To contact operator dial: +9712-6333311
Shops: All Jewellery & Gold selling Shops (local brands only including Salem Al Shuaibi Jewellery, Pure Gold, Damas Jewellery, Al Mandoos Jewellery)
Mizyad Mall
Located in Mohamed Bin Zayed City (new residential area just outside the island of Abu Dhabi, on the UAE mainland).
Entertainment: Sparky's entertainment area for kids
Supermarket: Lulu Express (+9712-55628000, +9712-5562005)