Nakheel Mall (also branded as Palm Jumeirah Mall) is the premier shopping destination on Palm Jumeirah, a 400,000 sqm mall at the centre of the island's trunk with 350+ retail outlets, a Waitrose supermarket, a Depachika-style gourmet food hall, Trampo Extreme and Fabyland family entertainment, a VOX Cinemas, and the adjoining Palm Tower with the panoramic "View at The Palm" observation deck and AURA Skypool on top.
Quick facts:
Duration 4–5 hours · 350+ stores · View at The Palm · Waitrose
Did you know?
The Palm Tower attached to Nakheel Mall houses The View at The Palm – a 240-metre-high observation deck offering 360-degree views of the entire Palm Jumeirah from above.
Best time to visit:
Late afternoons for shopping and sunset views from The View at The Palm; weekdays are considerably quieter than weekends.
Where to eat nearby:
Dozens of restaurants and cafés inside the mall; the adjacent Golden Mile Galleria and nearby Palm West Beach offer additional waterfront dining.
Tip:
The Palm Jumeirah Monorail station is inside the mall – making it the only Dubai mall directly accessible by monorail. Combine your visit with Atlantis The Palm at the far end of the monorail line.
Palm Jumeirah Mall
Nakheel Mall earns strong marks for its elegant design, the direct monorail connection, the well-stocked Waitrose supermarket and the View at the Palm observation deck atop Palm Tower, with the mix of shopping, dining and iconic views frequently highlighted.
The observation deck draws crowds at sunset and tickets sell out, so booking ahead and visiting at a quieter time helps. On balance it's regarded as one of the Palm's most enjoyable destinations.
What's the difference between Nakheel Mall and Palm Jumeirah Mall?
Same building – the mall was originally branded Nakheel Mall but is now officially called Palm Jumeirah Mall by Dubai Retail.
What's The View at The Palm?
A 240-metre-high observation deck in the adjacent Palm Tower offering 360-degree views of Palm Jumeirah – separately ticketed from the mall.
Is it accessible by monorail?
Yes, the Palm Jumeirah Monorail has a dedicated station inside the mall – the only Dubai mall with direct monorail access.
What entertainment is inside?
Trampo Extreme, Fabyland, VOX Cinemas multiplex and seasonal events on the central plaza.
Where is the mall exactly?
At the centre of the Palm Jumeirah trunk – accessible by car via the Palm Jumeirah causeway or by monorail.