City Centre Deira - Dubai

A mix of brands and budgets is the unique selling point of this mall in old Dubai. Shop for premium brands like Lacoste and Armani Exchange as well as affordable local souvenirs of your trip here.

Shop at Deira City Centre, an accessible, family-friendly mall that offers high-end stores including H&M, Zara, Mango, Forever 21, Aldo and Accessorize. It is conveniently connected to two hotels, Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira and Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre, making your stay a one-stop-shop holiday.

Popular among locals, the mall is particularly good to shop for kids with brands such as Gap Children, Gap Baby store, Mothercare, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, River Woods Baby and KIDZ at Iconic. There's plenty for parents too at Debenhams, Balmain, Diesel and Bershka. Check out the high-street stores stocking the latest in fashion.

With more than 370 stores, the mall offers everything, from an optician and a pharmacy, to a jewellery and textile court selling Middle Eastern handicrafts. Stop by the huge Carrefour supermarket, or visit the food-court to fuel up with quick bites. Aside from shopping, you can also find an entertainment centre, multiplex cinema and a bowling alley.

Deira City Centre or City Centre Deira as it is referred to since the rebranding, is a popular shopping destination in the district frequented by locals and tourists alike. Our Deira City Centre guide will allow you to explore everything that this magnificent mall has to offer.

Deira City Centre(DCC) is located in Deira, one of the oldest districts in Dubai and also among the most popular for renting apartments in old Dubai. Apart from the perfect location for a much-needed retail therapy, visitors can enjoy dining and entertainment options as well at the Deira City Centre in Dubai. 

SHOPPING AT DEIRA CITY CENTER

HIGH STREET BRANDS

When it comes to shopping, there are countless fashion stores at Deira City Centre that have something to suit all budgets and styles. Whether you’re looking for cool office attire, a glitzy eastern outfit, traditional Arabic dresses or something stylish for the teens, the outlets at this mall have everything for men, women and children. 

Below is the list of outlets ideal for shopping located at ground floor, level 1 and level 2.

• Jennyfer

• Khaadi

• Marks and Spencers

• Karen Millen

• Zara

• H&M

• Splash

• Max

• Next

• Pull&Bear

• Bershka

• Cotton On 

• Nine West

• River Island

• Orsay

• R&B

• Stradivarius

• Damat

• Diners

• Lee

• Levis

• Fab India

• Ted Baker

• Mardini

• Arrow

TRADITIONAL ARABIC OUTFITS AND ABAYAS

The following Deira City Centre shops located at Level 2 offer abayas and other traditional Arabic outfits.

• Al Yashmac

• Amani

• Dar Al Kashkha

• Diva Abaya

• Hanayen

• Jalabiat Yasmine

OTHER STORES AT DEIRA CITY CENTRE

Our detailed Deira City Centre guide has compiled a list of other speciality stores that may come in handy while you shop. 

There are driving schools and travel agencies in the mall. And not just that, some of the best courier companies in Dubai are located in the shopping centre as well. The list is given below:

BIG BUS COMPANY

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight

• Location: Ground Floor Deira City Centre

• Contact: +971-4-324-4187

CITY SIGHTSEEING DUBAI

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight

• Location: Ground Floor Deira City Centre

• Contact: +971-4-316-7506

DHL

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight

• Location: Ground Floor Deira City Centre

• Contact: +971-4-295-8742

BELHASA DRIVING CENTER

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight

• Location: Ground Floor Deira City Centre

• Contact: +971-4-294-3066

CARREFOUR

Carrefour is a household name in Dubai. The Carrefour hypermarket in Deira City Centre Dubai has a variety of groceries, toys and other useful items under one roof.

• Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday 09:00 am – 12:00 midnight | Thursday to Friday 09:00 am – 01:00 am

• Location: Level 1, Deira City Centre

• Contact: +971-4-295-4068

SHARAF DG ELECTRONICS STORE

Sharaf DG is one of the most prominent electronic store brands in the UAE. Their outlet in Deira City Centre is just one of the outlets in the emirates. The brand is spread across four countries. It is also famous as one of the best electronics stores in Dubai. You can buy wearables, smartwatches, home appliances, computing devices, mobiles, tablets, tv, video and audio products, gaming, cameras, camcorders and MacBooks. The Sharaf DG Deira City Centre makes it one of the best places to buy electronics in Dubai. 

ENTERTAINMENT AT DEIRA CITY CENTRE

Magic Planet and the VOX Cinemas in Deira City Centre Dubai are ideal for catching some fun after shopping. Read on for more details about both venues.

MAGIC PLANET

Next on our Deira City Centre guide is the on-site outlet of Magic Planet Dubai. It is one of the best places to spend some quality time with your family. One of the most popular kid-friendly attractions at Deira City Centre located at Level 1, Magic Planet has plenty of things to do for kids. The little ones can join the kiddie rides section for Carousel, Cindy Scooter, Funny Eggs, and Let’s Go Island.

Some other exciting Magic Planet Deira City Centre rides for the younger ones include simulation rides such as Xt-360 Simulator and Trident Simulator. Other fun rides include XD Dark Ride, G-Force and Bumper Car rides.

Magic Planet in Dubai has several rides and attractions for grownups as well. Try your luck at the Yalla! Bowling Alley and other arcade and soft play games.

MAGIC PLANET DUBAI TIMINGS: 

• The Magic Planet Dubai opening hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight.

MAGIC PLANET DUBAI PRICES:

• 1st Package: AED 105 (Get AED 125 credit)

• 2nd Package: AED 210 (Get AED 350 credit)

• 3rd Package: AED 315 (Get AED 550 credit)

• 4th Package: AED 525 (Get AED 950 credit)

• All the Magic Planet prices are inclusive of 5% VAT

• Contact: +971-4-231-6261

VOX CINEMAS

If you need a break from shopping, try catching the latest movies at Vox cinemas Deira City Centre, one of the largest brands of movie theatres in Dubai. It showcases the most recent Hollywood, Bollywood, Lollywood, Tollywood and Arab blockbuster movies on 20 different screens.

• Opening hours: 10:00 am – 01:00 am

• Contact: 600-599905

RESTAURANTS IN DEIRA CITY CENTRE

Deira is a cultural hub of Dubai, hence it’s not surprising that City Centre Deira has a range of eateries catering to different cuisines and budgets. Here is a list of the best restaurants in Deira City Centre, perfect for a quick bite during shopping.

THE COFFEE CLUB

Australia’s popular café group, The Coffee Club has several outlets in Dubai that offer a selection of the finest pasta, sandwiches, spaghetti carbonara and a revitalizing cup of cappuccino. Chicken with cashew nut and chia pot are some of the must-try dishes from the Coffee Club Deira menu. The Coffee Club is among the best restaurants in Deira.  

• Cuisine: Healthy food, café, Australian

• Timings: Everyday 07:30 am – 11:00 pm

• Average cost for two: AED 180

• Location: Level 1, City Centre Deira, Baniyas Road, Dubai

• Contact: +971-4-289-1670

PAUL BAKERY & RESTAURANT

Paul Bakery and Restaurant located at Level 1 in City Centre Deira offers a range of delicious French food including their traditional French onion soup served in a bread bowl is a delicious treat. The buttery flaky croissants and quiche made with French goat’s cheese are a must-try here.

• Cuisine: French, café

• Timings: Everyday 09:00 am – 11:00 pm

• Average cost for two: AED 210

• Location: Level 1, City Centre Deira, Dubai

• Contact: +971-4-295-8404 

AB’S ABSOLUTE BARBECUES EXPRESS

Are you in a mood for some succulent barbecue? Head to AB’s Absolute Barbecues Express located on Level 1 of Deira City Centre. Crispy corn, tikka, biryani, butter chicken and cheese potatoes are the most popular dishes at this eatery in City Centre Deira.

• Cuisine: Indian, Continental, Barbecues, Kebab

• Timings: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

• Average cost for two: AED 60

• Location: Food Court, Level 1, City Centre Deira, Dubai

• Contact: +971-4-238-9980  

DENNY’S

The next eatery on our Deira City Centre guide is Denny’s. It is among the most popular casual dining restaurants in Deira Dubai. Counted among the best all-day breakfast places in Dubai, Dennys serves some killer coffee that will wake you up instantly.  You can sample the delicious waffles, fluffy omelettes and different varieties of slams making Denny’s one of the best restaurants in Deira City Centre.

• Cuisine:  American

• Timings: Sunday to Saturday 08:00 am – 11:00 pm |Thursday & Friday 08:00 am – 12:00 midnight

• Average cost for two: AED 210

• Location: Floor 2, Near VOX Cinemas, City Centre Deira, Baniyas Road, Dubai

• Contact: +971-4-234-1714

OTHER RESTAURANTS IN THE MALL

Visitors can indulge in other dining options at the mall. The centre has some of the best eateries in town, here is a list of the top restaurants in Deira City Centre food court. 

• P.F Chang’s

• Nandos

• Max’s All About Chicken

• Gazebo

• TGI Fridays

• Teriyaki Boy & Sizzlin’ Steak

• Starbucks

• London Fish and Chips

• Godiva

• Potbelly 

Places to visit near City Centre Deira - Dubai:

1. Children’s City: 

Renowned as the first educational city based in Dubai, Children’s City is a place where your child can explore, play, and discover different things. You can call it a repository of knowledge which gives your child a perfect entertaining education format to feed his brain. From applied sciences to information related to the human body to space exploration, you will find everything here. 

2. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club: 

This is a top-rated resort incorporating a champion golf course, six restaurants, tropical swimming pool, 92 residential executive villas, and much more. This unique charm is just a drive away from the stressful world. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club have got a different aura which makes your visit an endearing one for you and your companions. 

3. Witness the magical spa of United Arab Emirates: 

Escenza Spa is known for providing a world-class spa experience in the UAE at affordable prices. So, after you are done with your enjoyment, you can simply spend an hour or so at this point for complete relaxation.

4. WAFI Mall: 

For those who love to shop for their family, Dubai’s got a very famous shopping stop – WAFI Mall is one of the famous malls in Dubai. Offering a unique blend of retail, dining, leisure, and entertainment, WAFI Mall is the best place to stroll in free time.

5. Wonderland Theme and Water Park: 

Wonderland Theme and Water Park in Dubai has exciting rides for every age group to enjoy. You can simply choose to relax and enjoy the high waves that rise in the Flood River or watch your child enjoying water guns and racing slides. It is an amazing theme park in Dubai for enthusiastic sports individuals as there’s a sports pool featuring a spring coaster to add-on thrill to their excitement.

6. Taste the local delicacies of Dubai with the Frying Pan Food Adventures: 

Nothing sounds more impressive than immersing yourself entirely in the authentic flavors of Dubai. Do try their Indian platters as it is worthy of investing who loves the flavors and aroma of India soil.

7. St. Mary's Catholic Church: 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai. It offers a serene environment to seek the divine blessings of Mother Mary to cure you of all your illnesses. 

Praying here wholeheartedly will surely bring all your dreams to life. Nearby locations of this Church are the Ismaili center, Deira city center shopping mall, Dubai desert safari, and much more.

Hotels near  City Centre Deira - Dubai

1.Raffles Dubai

A stunning landmark hotel in a distinctive pyramid shape merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic. Ideally located in the city center with a shopping adventure lies around the corner as Raffles Dubai adjoins Wafi mall, one of Dubai's most exclusive shopping and leisure destinations, home to hundreds of boutiques offering an extensive selection of international haute couture, jewelries and gifts in addition to nearby authentic souks, including the impressive Khan Murjan, offering traditional crafts by artisans from the region. Featuring 252 luxurious rooms and suites, this award-winning Dubai hotel offers some of the most spacious rooms in the city, each with generously-sized private balconies. Brilliant contemporary interiors, faultless service and 7 superb restaurants and bars offering an extensive array of dining, entertainment and clubbing options, while Raffles Spa beckons with a pampering menu to emerge transformed, like a lotus that journeys from bud to the radiance of full bloom.

2. Aloft Dubai Creek

Directly connected to City Centre Deira, Aloft Dubai Creek is a hotel that boasts a cinematic-themed floor with a large collection of movies, screens, and sound systems. Stay and Play with us by enjoying a movie at VOX Cinemas OUTDOOR, Splash in our infinity pool, Dine at The Canteen and Han Shi Fu, and grab and go in our Re:fue cafel. Guests can enjoy outstanding views of the Dubai skyline and Creek. We are located in the cultural heart of Dubai, with a host of attractions on our doorstep, including direct connection to City Centre Deira shopping mall.

3.Grand Hyatt Dubai

Award-winning city resort hotel in Dubai, towering majestically over the edge of Dubai's historic creek or overlooking the glorious Dubai skyline. This city resort offers the comfort and convenience that you seek. With contemporary guestrooms, suites and serviced hotel apartments, experience the luxury of Dubai like never before. Once checked in, be escorted to your spacious guestroom and/or suites. Enjoy in-house activities such as visiting our Ahasees Spa & Fitness Club. Take a stroll through our lavish gardens, bask in the Dubai sun by one of our 4 swimming pools or head out for an evening jog along our jogging track. Conclude your day with an authentic meal at one of our 13 food & beverage outlets spread around the property. If you're here on business, we offer a 24-hour business centre to get your work done. Our hotel also features over 8,000 square meters of event space featuring 2 ballrooms, 22 live kitchens, 14 meeting rooms & several outdoor venues to host events.

4.Park Hyatt Dubai

A luxury waterfront retreat adjacent to the world-famous Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Situated just minutes away from the city centre, world-class shopping and prime business districts, Park Hyatt Dubai is a haven of tranquility amidst the vibrant city of Dubai. All 223 rooms and suites boast stunning views overlooking the beautiful Dubai Creek. The hotel is home to an assortment of world-class restaurants and bars and the award-winning Amara Spa.

5.Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

Experience a 5 star hotel in Dubai Healthcare City that lies at the crossroads of the bustling downtown and the ancient charm of the old city. A blend of modern design with local cultural influences captures the essence of Dubai, exuding a clever, energizing and confident appeal. Just 7 kilometers away from Dubai International Airport, the 5 star hotel in Dubai has beautiful views of the Dubai creek and city skyline. Associates await to provide caring hospitality so that every guest makes the most of being away.

DEIRA CITY CENTRE OPENING HOURS

The Deira City Centre timings are Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm| Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight