The largest Chinese trading hub in the UAE, Dragon Mart is something of an emerging “Hong Kong West” for Chinese businesses. The mall houses some 4,000 mostly Chinese-owned shops offering a dizzying array of manufactured goods varying from garments and jewellery to machinery and barber poles. With a large variety of products and that too at unbeatable prices, the Dragon Mart has been a major stop on the so-called New Silk Road that links mid-sized Chinese companies to the fast-developing markets of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia..
Quick Facts About Dragon Mart
- It was opened on December 7th, 2004
- It is located on Al Awir Road towards Hatta, just off Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Interchange 5
- It is part of Nakheel’s International City development
- It houses the largest number of Chinese traders outside China.
- It has a footfall of 65,000 to 80,000 shoppers a day
- The 1.2 kilometer-long, 150,000 sq.m, dragon-shaped retail complex is divided into seven zones
- It has over 4000 stores
- Dragon Mart has just tripled in size with the inclusion of Dragon Mart 2, costing nearly Dhs1 billion
- Dragon Mart 2 features nearly 1,000 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets; a Geant Hypermarket, a 12 screen Novo Cinema complex, a multi-storey car park for 4,500 cars as well as a 251-room Ibis Styles hotel, directly connected to the mall.
- It has Multi-Deck car parking space for over 2,500 cars
- It is the largest Chinese commercial center in Middle-East and North Africa region.
Anchor Stores in Dragon Mart
It has countless number of products including furniture, home appliances, electronics, building materials, household goods, garden items, sports and leisure equipment, toys, machinery, shoes, clothes and more. Anchor stores in Dragon Mart include Ochirly, Sana, Spring Gallery, Bobo, Ashoka Creations, Ming Yang, Joanna Kids, Glass Melody, Great Wall and many more..
Joanna Kids
Situated on the First floor, this store has a vast collection of children’s clothing and accessories for both boys and girls. You can find apparels for all seasons ranging from nightwear to party wear.
Toys
Looking for the latest toys? Dragon Mart is equipped with great quality RC toys and that too at a cheaper price. Any new toy introduced in the market, you can find it here after a week of its release. Special attractions for young Arabic boys are RC cars, helicopters, DJI drones, fuel powered buggies and electric motorbikes..
Jewelry
If you love jewelry but don’t have a big budget to buy an expensive one, then you must visit Dragon Mart. You can easily get a matching set of dazzling earrings, rings and necklace for only around AED 200. Also there are plenty of subtle, stackable friendship bracelets and rings which look way more expensive than they actually are..
Lamps & Lights
Turkish lamps, fancy lights, pedestal lamps, chandeliers and lights with waterfalls; in short, every type of lamps or lights you can find here at a very good price.
Ibis Styles Hotel
Style, comfort and fun go hand-in-hand at the Ibis Styles Dragon Mart Dubai! Solo travelers and families, tourists and business guests all are treated to the colorful and inspiring designs throughout the hotel. It combines the best of hospitality, including bed, breakfast and free WiFi at one value price. Amenities include lounge, gym, sports bar and Kids Corner.
Food Court & Restaurants
Olives and Tomatoes
This Italian restaurant is managed by Hospitality department of Saleh Bin Lahej Group. Its signature dish is steak with pasta served with complimentary toasted bread with cheese and olives.
Attractions
Novo Cinemas
The Novo Cinemas Dragon Mart 2 is a multiplex cinema. offers 12 screens and can accommodate around 1,800 moviegoers. Seating options include Novo Cool and Novo Cool Prime. Novo Cool seats are the cheapest and are closer to the screen. Mashreq card holders can get 50% off ticket prices.
Facilities
- Customer service desks
- Mall directories and maps
- ATM machines
- Baby strollers and wheelchairs
- Baby changing rooms and Prayer rooms
- Valet parking
Getting there
By Metro
Take the metro and stop at Rashidiya metro station (red line).
By Bus
Walk to the bus area and take Bus 366. Stop at Dubai Textile City Main Gate.
Opening Timings
Sunday – Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight
Dragon Mart Phone – +971 4 390 9999
Official Site – https://www.dragonmart.ae/
Dragon Mart Location – It is located on Al Awir Road towards Hatta, just off Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Interchange 5. The complex is situated next to International City, just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 40 minutes from Jebel Ali Port.