Al Ghurair Centre

Al Ghurair Centre is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Dubai. Opened in 1980, it was Dubai’s first large shopping mall and remains a popular choice for shoppers due to its convenient location in Deira and its wide range of stores.

Exterior view of Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Al Ghurair Centre exterior

The mall has undergone a major renovation, which has given it a fresh, modern look.

Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Al Ghurair Centre

In addition to its many stores, the mall also features a selection of restaurants and fast food outlets, making it the perfect place to spend a day shopping and dining. Whether you’re looking for fashion, electronics, or simply somewhere to grab a bite to eat, Al Ghurair Centre is sure to have what you’re looking for.

There are over 300 stores here, including many international brands. Brands For Less and Brand Bazzaar are two of the largest stores at the mall, and they offer a wide range of clothes, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

Brand Bazzaar store at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Brand Bazzaar

Centrepoint is another large store at Al Ghurair Centre, and it specializes in selling clothes for the whole family. Matalan is a UK-based store that sells budget-friendly clothes for women, men, and children.

Matalan store in Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Matalan

Marks & Spencer is a popular UK store that sells high-quality clothes for men, women, and children. Other large fashion retailers here include Max and R&B.

R&B store at Al Ghurair Centre
R&B

Carrefour, one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world, has a store at Al Ghurair Centre. The store stocks a wide range of groceries, electronics, and household items. It is popular with shoppers looking for good value for money.

Carrefour hypermarket at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Carrefour

If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful shopping experience, then you’ll want to check out the Japanese stores at Al Ghurair Centre. Daiso and Miniso both offer a wide range of affordable homewares, accessories and fashion items, all of which have been carefully selected to meet the needs of modern shoppers. From cute stationery to stylish kitchenware, you’re sure to find something to your taste at either of these stores.

Daiso Japan store at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Daiso
Aeropostale store at Al Ghurair Centre
Aeropostale

Al Ghurair Centre is home to a wide variety of food outlets, making it the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. The food court, located on the second floor, features popular fast-food chains such as KFC and Mcdonald’s. For those looking for something a little more substantial, there are also several sit-down restaurants located around the mall.

Food court at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Food court

Reel Cinemas opened an 18-screen cinema complex here in 2019. It closed in 2022.

The mall’s customer service desk is located on the ground floor. Other facilities at the mall include toilets and baby changing areas, ATMs, and currency exchanges. Prayer rooms for men and women are also available.

Centrepoint store at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai
Centrepoint

The mall is open 7 days a week. Opening times are Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 10 pm, and Friday/Saturday from 10 am to midnight.

Al Ghurair Centre is situated on Al Rigga Road in the Deira area of Dubai. Free parking facilities are available.

The mall is within easy walking distance of the Union Metro Station. This is a transfer station on both the Red Line and the Green Line, offering quick and easy access to and from most areas of the city. Salah Al Din Metro Station (Green Line) is also nearby.

View of Al Ghurair Centre from Union Metro Station
View of Al Ghurair Centre from Union Metro Station
Union Metro Station, Dubai
Union Metro Station

The closest bus station is Union Square Bus Station.

Map

Map showing location of Al Ghurair Centre.

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Map showing location of Al Ghurair Centre

Details

Al Ghurair Centre

Address
Al Rigga Road
Deira
United Arab Emirates

Visit Al Ghurair Centre Website

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