Wafi Mall

Bur Dubai


At the heart of Egyptian-style Wafi City district, one of Dubai's most architecturally striking malls is built around three stained-glass pyramids and guarded by two giant statues of Ramses II. Stock up on gifts from around the Arab world in the basement's Souq Khan Murjan, which was modelled after the namesake Baghdad bazaar.

Alas, it's been eclipsed by bigger, newer and more central shopping centres, and is often sadly deserted these days.