The first thing you realize about the Mall of The Emirates when you first step in is just how big this Mall is. If you see it from the outside it looks kind of like any other mall, however once you go inside it’s another world all together, especially with a huge indoor skiing arena.

The real start of the show is the Kempinski Hotel which is located near the Mall and is an absolute beauty in all angles. The best part about the place is the fact that it has a balanced contrast of business and pleasure. The best part is all these things are in just walking distance of each other. The financial district and the Jumeirah Beach are just some examples.

The hotel lobby is well designed, and has some nice natural finished to it giving a very relaxed, but at the same time “down to business” feel. From my point of view, this Hotel is meant for any business man who wants to have a relaxing and enjoyable work environment.

Apart from the delicious Hotel food, you could step out and eat out in any of the many restaurants at the Mall. From the Asian “24 Seven” to the elegant “1897 bar”, the Mall really makes the stay at Kempinski worth it. Since the Hotel is mostly business oriented there is a business centre which provides all the need for all the corporate guests. Including high-tech utilities pre-installed for the business meeting, but it doesn’t end there a dedicated staff tends to the need of all the corporate guests.

Don’t be fooled, this hotel isn’t totally a business bee hive; a spa is available for all those who want to tone down their stress levels. The spa itself gives a “Caribbean like” atmosphere and provides a number of different beauty treatment and not to mention massages. The gym-rats won’t be out of place as there is a gym for them as well.

The guest rooms follow the trend of the lobby having a dynamic mix of natural and modern flavors which make your stay harmonic. If you someone like me who cannot live without everything handed to you, then you’re right at home. With a wall mounted HDTV in each room and a DVD/CD player as a standard this place feels just like home, and not to mention high –speed internet access. The wooden flooring gives a good feeling as it’s not used much in many hotels, which is bad. The toilet is still is harmony with the rest of the world having a dynamic feel to it. All well stocked with robes, towels and slippers. The more expensive rooms come with a personal butler who does everything from shopping for you to providing room service.

All perfect dreams do have a condition. This hotel lacks one of the most important aspects of a high class hotel, which is the service. It’s not bad but it not good either. Usually queries and requests are unanswered or unattended to which has to be a standard in any hotel making a name for itself.

Ok. Here goes. Mall Of The Emirates. It is the Third largest shopping mall in the world. There are about 400 major brands, that have their own stores in the mall. All major international brands have managed to fit in their outlets in this mall, right from Gucci and Versace to Ralph Lauren and Bvlgari. And of course there's Carrefour, Burberry and DKNY and all the other stores that you would find in other malls.



Although Mall of the Emirates, might not have indoor roller coasters like the mall at Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, it does have another feature. Ok. Hold your breath. It has an indoor ski slope!!.

The indoor ski slope, also known as ski Dubai, is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is unusual to be skiing in the middle of the desert, but at Dubai, nothing is impossible.The ski slope is the third largest of its kind in the world. It attracts several thousand visitors every day. There are also many restaurants overlooking the indoor slope. So not in the mood for skiing, you can always sip on that cup of hot maddening crowd.
There are several restaurants spread out through the length of the entire mall and also adjoining Ski Dubai. Many major international joints have their outlets in the Mall Of The Emirates. Still not impressed?
There is also a multiplex (Cinestar Cinemas) at the mall where you can just sit back and enjoy that new action flick that you have been wanting to see for so long. The facilities offered at the mall are numerous and are sure to suit every member of the family.
It has everything from jewelleryand cell phones, to designer shoes and clothes. So head to the Mall Of The Emirates for one hell of a weekend!!