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Haute 5 Places to Shop in Dubai: World Class Shopping in a World Class City

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

The city of Dubai is known for its over-the-top eccentric venues, and that includes shopping malls. Considered some of the most outrageous and fully-stocked malls in the world, there isn’t a single person who would ever want to leave this magical city. With themed areas, sky-scraper-like ceilings, and the world’s most futurist architecture schemes, here are a list of our favorite Dubai shopping spots.

1. Bur Juman Center
The Bur Juman Center is one of Dubai’s largest and most popular shopping malls. Opening in the 1990s, it has more than 170 prestigious fashion boutiques boasting names such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Escada and Calvin Klein. Shoppers can also find stores specializing in leather goods, gold jewelry, perfumes, consumer electronics and sporting goods. Luxurious and cosmpolitan restaurants and cafés offer shoppers a chance to take a break admist class and glamour.
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