As one of the old malls in Dubai, it’s no wonder City Centre Deira is popular with residents and visitors alike. This landmark is conveniently situated in Deira, just ten minutes away from Dubai International Airport, and is the perfect launching sport for you to explore the old areas of Deira. City Centre Deira has more than 371 international brands with a broad range of fashion, lifestyle and electronics stores, including Carrefour hypermarket, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Zara and Sharaf DG. The mall’s leisure offer is highlighted by more than 58 dining outlets, a 20-screen VOX Cinemas, a Magic Planet, a Fitness First facility, and the adjoining Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre Hotel.
Quick Facts About City Centre Deira
- It is the first large-scale, mixed-use shopping destination, complete with retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment facilities and a hotel.
- It encompasses 123,028 sqm of retail space
- City Centre Deira opened in 1995, and is located in the heart of Deira.
- City Centre Deira has over 370 retail stores
- It has an average annual footfall traffic of 22 million
- Its entertainment facilities include Magic Planet, one of the region’s most popular indoor family entertainment centres.
- City Centre Deira is conveniently connected to two hotels, Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira and Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
- The Centre also features the MAF Tower, an 11-storey office building..
- City Centre Deira has VOX Cinemas, a 20-screen cinema multiplex with 3,000 seats.
Anchor Stores
Anchor stores at City Centre Deira are Carrefour, Debenhams, Paris Gallery, Marks & Spencer, Max Fashion, and Zara.
Carrefour
Carrefour is a large French hypermarket located on Level 1 of the mall. In addition to food and general household products it also offers electronic goods, bags and luggage, mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders, DVDs, camping equipment and outdoor goods, stationery, car accessories, furniture, home appliances, carpets and rugs, and garden furniture.
Paris Gallery
Paris Gallery is located in 2nd Flr, Deira City Centre. From perfumes, makeup & skincare products to sunglasses, watches, jewelry and leather goods, Paris gallery has it all.
Zara
The Spanish fashion chain Zara is located at Level 1. It offers on-trend house-brand clothing, shoes & accessories at affordable prices by identifying consumer demand, and quickly getting the latest designs into stores.
Debenhams
The leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage is located on Level 1. It is the one-stop-shop for branded menswear, womenswear, kids wear, shoes.
Food Courts and Restaurants
City Centre Deira boasts over 50 restaurants and places to eat and drink. The main food court is located on Level 1 of the mall, next to Magic Planet. There is also a strip of restaurants on Level 2, next to VOX Cinemas.
Hotels
The Pullman is an upmarket hotel attached to the mall. It offers 317 upscale rooms and suites that watch over the creek and Dubai Golf and Yacht Club. Its superb location next to the airport and City Centre Deira shopping mall is just one of this luxury 5-star hotel’s many assets.
Attractions
Magic Planet
Excitement for the whole family starts the minute you step into Magic Planet, Dubai’s largest indoor family entertainment centre. Expect hair-raising and heart-racing thrills and plenty of adrenaline-pumping games and rides. Let the little ones play on the soft playground, trampolines or colorful merry-go-round while the older kids test their skills at the ten-pin bowling alley. All the while you can relax over a coffee and a croissant.
Vox Cinemas
VOX Cinemas has opened its second OUTDOOR experience at Aloft City Centre Deira (CCD). Located on the fourth floor pool terrace of the Aloft Hotel, there’s also a Shisha lounge and infinity pool. For easy access, it’s attached to the mall and valet parking is available for cinema guests. You can sip on your favorite adult beverages while watching box office sensations and live football matches on the silver screen.
Soma Spa
Located in the adjoining Pullman Hotel is Soma Spa, which overlooks the Dubai Creek district. Using products from Europe and combined with Middle Eastern techniques, Soma has your relaxation and rejuvenation needs covered. Frequent flyer? Choose the anti-jet lag treatment to ease your tired eyes and massage the stress away.
Facilities
- Information Desks
- Dry cleaners, Men’s and Ladies’ Beauty Salons.
- Mobile charging stations and ATM machines
- Free WiFi
- Gift cards
- Mediclinic
- Luggage Storage
- Baby strollers and wheelchairs
- Baby changing rooms and Prayer rooms
- Car park with spaces for 4,000 vehicles
Getting there
By Metro
The City Centre Deira Metro Station is on the red line of the Dubai Metro. It is conveniently located and is just a few steps away from the mall. Please use Exit 1, East side when leaving the station to go to the mall.
By Bus
The following RTA buses stop at the bus station near City Centre Deira for drop-off and pick-up:
- From Bur Dubai/ Karama: Bus Nos. 33, C19
- From Satwa: Bus Nos. 55, C15
- From Deira: Bus Nos. 27
- From Jumeirah/ Safa: Bus Nos. C10, C14
- From Rashidiya: Bus No. 48, 11A, 4
By Taxi
City Centre Deira offers its own dedicated pick-up and drop-off taxi services. Additionally, the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai operates a range of taxi services to travel around Dubai. You can also hail a private taxi from anywhere in Dubai to get to City Centre Deira.
By Car
From Dubai
If you are travelling to City Centre Deira via the Garhoud Bridge, you will need to take the lane marked for Deira. There are road signs from here that will direct you to the mall. You will pass through a tunnel and there are signs that will take you to the parking areas.
If you are taking Maktoum Bridge, you will need to take the right turn before the Clock Tower Roundabout. Then take the first right turn and first left turn after this. City Centre Deira will be on your left.
Travelling to City Centre Deira via the Floating Bridge will take you to a junction at the Deira end, which you will have to cross. City Centre Deira will be on your right.
From Sharjah
Travelling from the Dubai-Sharjah Road, you will come across the Dnata intersection. City Centre Deira is across the road on the left side.
You can also reach City Centre Deira from Sharjah by taking the Airport Tunnel. Once through the tunnel, keep to your right in the lane marked for Deira. This will take you up the Airport Road. Travel over the bridge and continue until you reach the Garhoud junction. Take the Deira lane and follow signs from there.
Opening Timings
Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 A.M – 10:00 P.M
Thursday to Saturday– 10:00 A.M – 12:00 midnight
VOX Cinemas – Daily 10:00 A.M – 01:00 A.M
City Centre Deira Phone – +971 4209 3105
Official Site – http://www.citycentredeira.com/
City Centre Deira Location – It is located opposite the Creek Golf and Yacht Club on Beniyas Road
