City Walk is Dubai's premier open-air lifestyle district, a 10-million-sqft urban destination by Meraas in Al Wasl combining 350+ retail stores, dozens of restaurants, the Coca-Cola Arena (the Middle East's largest indoor arena), Roxy Cinemas, Mattel Adventure Park, Hub Zero, the Green Planet biodome, residential apartments and office space – all connected by walkable European-style boulevards lined with palm trees, public art and outdoor seating.
Quick facts:
Duration half-day · 350+ stores · Open-air design · Coca-Cola Arena
Did you know?
City Walk is home to The Green Planet – an indoor biodome housing the largest manmade tropical forest in the Middle East with 3,000+ plants and animals across four levels.
Best time to visit:
Late afternoons through evening when temperatures cool and the boulevards come alive; weekend evenings host live music and street performers.
Where to eat nearby:
The strip houses dozens of restaurants spanning every cuisine – from quick-service cafés to premium dining at the central plaza.
Tip:
Free parking is available for the first hour, then AED 5/hour via the Parkin Wallet app – use the app in advance to avoid queues at the meter.
City Walk
City Walk is consistently described as one of Dubai's most pleasant open-air destinations. Reviewers praise the walkable boulevards, the variety of restaurants, the Coca-Cola Arena nearby and the lively weekend atmosphere with buskers and street performers.
Is City Walk a mall?
No – it's an open-air pedestrian district with 350+ retail stores spread across boulevards rather than a single building.
What's inside?
Shopping, dining, the Coca-Cola Arena, Roxy Cinemas, Mattel Adventure Park, Hub Zero gaming park, The Green Planet biodome, plus residential and office space.
Is parking free?
First hour is free, then AED 5/hour via the Parkin Wallet app – avoid carrying cash to the meter.
When is it most lively?
Friday and Saturday evenings when buskers, live music and street performers fill the boulevards.
Where exactly is City Walk?
On Al Safa Street in Al Wasl, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah – a 5-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.