29.01.2026
1188
Save the article:
What is it about? Nakheel Mall is a shopping centre located in the centre of the Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai. It houses shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and on the 52nd floor of the iconic Palm Tower, there is a viewing deck, from which a breathtaking view opens up from a height of 240 metres.
What to pay attention to? At Nakheel Mall, you can not only go shopping but also spend an exciting day with the whole family. The complex is open from 10 AM to 10 PM on weekdays and until midnight on weekends. You can get there by car, taxi, metro, and public transport. Also, the shopping centre has its own monorail station.
Nakheel Mall (Arabic: نخيلمول), having received the name Palm Jumeirah Mall after rebranding, is a huge shopping and entertainment centre, where shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues are located under one roof. All of this is located in Dubai (UAE), on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah. The word Nakheel translates from Arabic as "palm".
Construction of Nakheel Mall was started in 2014, and on November 28, 2019 the chairman of the board of the Nakheel company, Ali Rashid Lootah, solemnly announced the opening of the shopping centre.
The construction of the complex cost 1.2 billion UAE dirhams. The design documentation was developed by the Architects Planners & Engineers company from Singapore. The total area of the modern five-storey structure constitutes over 400 thousand m².
Image source: nakheel.com
To shopping enthusiasts, Nakheel Mall can offer 100 thousand m² of retail space, a three-storey underground car park for 4,000 cars, 200 shops, and 2 large department stores. Besides that, within Nakheel Mall there is a VOX Cinemas movie theatre with fifteen screens, a Strike 10 bowling centre, and a Trampo Extreme trampoline park, as well as a mass of other places for entertainment and relaxation.
The shopping centre offers yet another unforgettable experience. There is an opportunity to view the entire surrounding archipelago from the viewing deck The View at The Palm at the top of The Palm Tower — a 240 metres high building.
Since 2021, the beautiful St. Regis Dubai hotel, also owned by the Nakheel company, has been functioning on the island of Palm Jumeirah. Comfortable rooms are located on the first 18 floors of The Palm Tower.
August 2022 became the time for the appearance of new directions in the entertainment industry from the Nakheel Mall shopping centre. Special premises where one can complete fascinating quests (Game Over Escape Rooms) and a café for lovers of board games (Board Game Café) began operating there.
On the third of September 2025, within the framework of a rebranding programme, the shopping centre Nakheel Mall received a new name — Palm Jumeirah Mall. Furthermore, a serious reconstruction of the complex's premises was carried out, and a range of new local and global brands were presented on Palm Jumeirah.
In order for visitors to be able to immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of natural landscapes, inside the structure there is an indoor waterfall and a large-sized screen on which beautiful views are broadcast. A terrace is organised on the roof of the complex, from which guests of the Arab Emirates have the opportunity to survey the blue waters of the Persian Gulf and the sunny firmament of Dubai.
Over 78 thousand people reside on the island of Palm Jumeirah. For them, as well as for the multi-million flow of tourists, the shopping centre will be a great choice for comfortable relaxation and entertainment for every taste.
Let us dwell in more detail on what exactly Nakheel Mall can offer its guests.
A whole spectrum of retail premises where one can find practically anything — from toys to electronics.
Nakheel Mall offers its visitors goods of the most famous brands: Zara, American Eagle, Gant, Giordano, Giulio Twist, IVY, Rosa Clara, Sacoor Brothers, Splash, and St. Tropez, as well as accessories and jewellery from Elie Saab, Fayendra, Galerie Hindam, and Pandora.
Do you need food products? Visit the Waitrose food market, and you won’t leave it empty-handed.
A tourist can satisfy any monetary needs right in the Nakheel Mall shopping centre. The largest financial structures of the UAE have their representative offices there: Al Fardan Exchange, Emirates Islamic Bank, Al Ghurair International Exchange, Emirates NBD, and the First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Are you a sports enthusiast? Then look no further than the Fitness First centre. Do you have health problems? There is a branch of the London clinic Dubai within the shopping centre.
The Nakheel Mall shopping centre will satisfy the demands of the most sophisticated gourmet. Cafés such as Cafe Bateel, Coffee Island, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Pinkberry, Shakeaway, and Starbucks operate on the territory of the centre.
At the food court, one can find the following restaurants: Chinese Palace, Hatam, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway, The Crepe Factory, Wok to Walk, and Wendy's, offering dishes of various cuisines of the world.
Do you want to have lunch with a business partner or friends in a relaxed atmosphere? The cafés Din Tai Fung, Freddy's, KRIS KROS Lebanon, Shake Shack, Spiky Chicken, The Noodle House, the pizzeria Russo's New York, Urban Seafood, and Vapiano are at your service.
Is there an occasion and a desire to celebrate an important event in a festive atmosphere? We recommend the beautiful restaurant Crab Market: crab meat from all over the world according to recipes from the most famous chefs!
The Palm Jumeirah Mall is a place in which shopping, haute cuisine, and world-class entertainment are harmoniously combined. The shopping centre is suitable for family relaxation, romantic meetings, and parties with friends. Every guest of Dubai will find something to their taste there. The iconic place at Palm Jumeirah awaits you!
Since Nakheel Mall focuses not only on trade but also on leisure, there are quite a few entertainment options there. Here’s a list of some of the most exciting ways for guests of the Emirates to spend their time.
The Nakheel Mall shopping centre is known for its viewing deck — the famous The View at the Palm. The high-rise Palm Tower offers a panoramic view from a height of the 52nd floor onto the island of Palm Jumeirah. Having risen 240 metres up, you will be able to see the villas and iconic skyscrapers of Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and the Atlantis hotel.
To get to the top of Palm Tower, one needs to go up to the second level of the shopping centre. Next follows a three-minute ascent in a lift. During the ascent, luxurious landscapes of the island are broadcast in the lift cabin. Having stepped out onto the deck, tourists find themselves in viewing sections that are either open or enclosed with glass panels.
An exclusive option is a visit to the VIP zone — a lounge with an open terrace, where catering services, audio-visual equipment, and wireless access to the Internet are offered.
Attraction operating hours:
If you wish to avoid a crowd of tourists, we recommend visiting the observation deck on weekdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, or from 7 PM to 11 PM. To those who wish to take a photo of themselves against the background of an insanely beautiful sunset, we advise choosing the time from 4 PM to 7 PM.
The main hotel of Nakheel Mall is St. Regis Dubai, The Palm — an architectural structure giving the shopping centre an atmosphere of luxury. The hotel offers its guests 290 rooms, as well as a ballroom with natural lighting, a signature cuisine restaurant, a magnificent spa centre, and two panoramic swimming pools. Are you looking for a luxurious room for accommodation? You’ll surely find it at St. Regis Dubai, The Palm.
For lovers of nightlife, music, and dancing there is the Soho Garden nightclub. Entertainment shows are organised in the evenings on the central stage of the club. Magnificent views of Palm Jumeirah are available from the open dining zone of the nightclub, where one can enjoy dishes of high-class cuisine.
Nakheel Mall in Dubai boasts the highest-located swimming pool in the world. It is a panoramic structure having a 360-degree view, from which all of Dubai is visible.
Swimming at a height of 200 metres, with lush greenery, and elements of natural design entwined with modern technologies is an unforgettable experience. The Sky Pool from AURA is a great place for relaxation.
Large companies often organise corporate parties there, and is also a place where evening entertainment events are held, and private meetings are appointed. The exquisite design contributes to the festive atmosphere.
The shopping centre is ready to provide its visitors who are looking for a burst of adrenaline with such an opportunity. Do not walk past Magic Planet — an entertainment centre for family relaxation. There are a lot of games and attractions for children of all ages: arcade games, bumper car racing, bowling, and virtual reality.
For the youngest guests of Nakheel Mall, there is a special area adapted for age-appropriate play, while observing all necessary safety measures. Whether it's a soft play area or adrenaline-pumping rides, you're sure to find something fun to do at Magic Planet.
Image source: freepik / freepik.com
Children can also enjoy the Trampo Extreme trampoline centre; its high-quality trampolines will impress even the parents. The center also offers interactive wall climbing, extreme dodgeball, and a host of other exciting activities!
Nakheel Mall has prepared something for cinema lovers too. The large movie theatre VOX Cinemas has fifteen cinema halls. To ensure high-quality reproduction of world masterpieces and full immersion in the atmosphere of films, the latest achievements in technical progress in the field of film exhibition are used: high-resolution digital projection, 3D, 4DX, GOLD and THEATRE and other modern technologies in the transmission of sound and images.
The cinema halls are equipped with comfortable soft armchairs. The space between rows is arranged so that a person of any height and build would feel comfortable.
VOX Cinemas is famous for carefully tracking the latest trends of cinematography, offering its visitors a wide palette of films: from the newest Hollywood blockbusters to indie films and premieres of international film festivals. Events and screenings, including film festivals, regularly take place there.
The Nakheel Mall shopping centre offers not only shops. There, any guest of Dubai will be able to find the most diverse services. Besides the usual hairdressers, spa salons, and barbershops, specialists working there will repair your clothes, or help select a beautiful bouquet as a gift for a close person.
Does your pet require grooming? No problems, the four-legged friend will be quickly taken care of. Do you need to leave your pet in care for some time? You can leave them at a pet boarding facility specially designed for furry friends.
The shopping and entertainment centre Nakheel Mall is a place where celebration and fun reign every day throughout the year. Whether you are a tourist or a devoted customer, a first time visitor or a frequent guest — every time the shopping centre will offer you a new vibrant show, an original performance, and unforgettable emotions which will leave memories that will last a lifetime. Any person will find something interesting there.
The location of the shopping centre is exceptionally convenient for tourists. Being in the very centre of the island of Palm Jumeirah, Nakheel Mall is connected by a dense infrastructure network with the following districts of Dubai:
There are several options of how to get to the destination:
Image source: Alexander Psiuk / unsplash.com
Thus, for those wishing to visit the Nakheel Mall, a wide range of options are available to get there without wasting time and with a sufficient degree of comfort.
Let's list some locations that are traditionally popular with tourists.
Planning a visit to this location, you can structure the day so as to visit all the iconic attractions and spend an unforgettable time in the shopping centre.
Nakheel Mall opening hours: weekdays — from 10 AM to 10 PM, weekends — from 10 AM to 12 AM. Some restaurants, as well as the establishments on the observation deck, may operate on different schedules, especially on Thursdays and Fridays.
Yes, the shopping centre has its own official website.
It is most optimal to visit the centre on weekdays, since on weekends there is a significant influx of tourists and residents of the city. Keep in mind that for a trip to The View at The Palm, especially during sunset when the views are at their most spectacular, it is best to book tickets in advance as they may be limited.
No, unless the pet is a registered service animal. However, you can visit pet-friendly open-air cafés located not far from the shopping centre.
Goods from the most renowned brands, international cuisine, and unforgettable scenery all in one place — this is the shopping centre Palm Jumeirah Mall, known as Nakheel Mall until September 2025. The rebranding marks more than just a new chapter in the history of this renowned establishment. It gave a new impulse to the development of the shopping and entertainment centre, preserving its honorable unofficial title of "The Heart of Palm Jumeirah."
Article header image source: freepik / freepik.com
