The Dubai Mall, Dubai

Dubai is rapidly growing into one of the top destinations for cosmopolitans and global tourists alike. The epic opening of the Dubai Mall is evidence enough, with a retail record of nearly 600 stores that you can happily lose yourself in. Spiral through the maze of fashion-forward boutiques and department stores, or test some of the latest surprises in technology at the abundance of electronic shops. Whatever you do - and you may have a hard time deciding exactly what to do first - leave plenty of time to show off your skating skills at the ice rink or dive into the glittering aquarium. You'll never run short of something to do - you may even have to schedule several returns to get a full sample of everything this huge center has to offer!