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SHOPPING MALLS At the time of writing, Ras Al Khaimah has three shopping malls: Manar Mall, Al Hamra Mall and Al Safeer Mall. However, several others are under construction or await their opening.
Manar Mall Location: Al Muntasir Rd Phone: 07 2270000 Open: 9am-midnight, retail outlets: 10am-10pm, Fri 4pm–11pm, foot court: 10am-midnight Web: www.manarmall.com Opened in 2004, Manar Mall is situated in the heart of the city and it is one of the most attended places in Ras Al Khaimah. Designed as a modern mall, it offers to its customers shopping, dining and entertainment experience. The mall hosts some well-known shops like Next, The Body Shop, Woolworths, Sun and Sand Sport, Dorothy Perkins, Paris Gallery, Hush Puppies, Nine West, and more. A cinema complex, fun city for the children and a Carrefour hypermarket are also located inside the mall. Being the most popular spot to hang out at, Manar Mall is a very busy place, especially in the evenings and on the weekends. Families that seek relaxation or a green setting for a picnic often visit the promenade outside the mall. There are also games and rides for children, and the enjoyable creek view. Sometimes during festivals and on the UAE National Day, local music and dance performances take place outside. Numerous commercial, promotional and business events are organized occasionally in the so-called amphitheatre of Manar Mall, which is located in the middle of the mall.
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Al Safeer Mall Location: Sh. Rashed Bin Said Rd Phone:07 2446533 Open: 9am-2am, retail outlets: 10am-11pm, Fri 2pm-11pm, Jungle Bangle and food court: Sat-Wed 10am-11pm, Thurs 10am-midnight, Fri 2pm-midnight Web: www.safeergroup.com This shopping mall was opened in December 2008 in the district of Al Dhait by Al Safeer Group. Although, at the moment of writing, the entire space of the mall is not yet used, the mall has room for about 100 retail outlets, restaurants and cafes. At present, it hosts Homemart, Expression, Smart Baby, Eternity, Shoes4us, Damas, Nando’s, Mothercare and other chain shops. Food court offers foodstuff from Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonalds, Chowking and more. There are also a few money exchange centres and jewellery shops. Jungle Bungle, an entertainment centre for children, offers rides, play areas, videogames, bumper boats, a train and puppet shows. The Safeer Hypermarket, which sells a rich variety of products, occupies a large amount of downstairs space. __________________________________________________
Al Hamra Mall Locations: Al Jazirat Al Hamra Phone:07 2447275 Open: 10am-midnight Web: www.alhamramall.com This shopping mall was officially oppened in 2010. Although not yet fully occupied, it offers over 100 outlets sprawled on two floors, a food court and some cafés. Al Hamra Mall is also a location for Spinneys Supermarket. Some of the outlets already host international departments such as Bossini, Seven Hill, XoXo, Esprit, Springfield, to mention just a few. Several banks, real estate agents, Etisalat and RAK Economic Department also have their space in the mall.
NEW SHOPPING MALLS (under construction)
Al Naeem Mall Location: Bin Dhaher St, next to Etisalat Phone: 07 2275000 Web: www.alnaeemmall.com __________________________________________________ RAK Mall Location: Khuzam Rd __________________________________________________ RAK IT Mall Location: Khuzam Rd Web: www.rakitmall.com
SHOPPING CENTRES AND SHOPS
Shopping centres and bigger stores mentioned here are the most popular in Ras Al Khaimah and offer a variety of products.
Al Waha Location: RAK Old Souq Open: 9am–1pm, 4.30pm–11pm, Fri 9am-11am, 4.30pm-11pm Traditional clothing, perfumes, watches, shoes and purses. ________________________________ Bin Dhaher Center Location: Bin Dhaher St, opp. Etisalat Phone: 07 2286080 Open: 10am–11pm, Fri 2pm–11pm This small shopping centre houses department stores such as Splash, Lifestyle, Babyshop and Shoemart. _________________________________ Daiso Location: Al Muntasir Rd, close to Home Centre Phone: 07 2272606 Open: 10am–11pm, Fri 5am-11pm This is a Japanese outlet that sells house products and a range of trinkets. Most products are available at the price of 6dhs. _________________________________ Emirates Market Location: Al Faisal Rd Phone: 07 2350022 Open: 8.30am-1.30pm, 4pm-11.30pm, Sat 8.30am-11.30pm Inexpensive domestic items, clothes and long shelf-life food products. _________________________________ Lulu Centre Location: Al Muntasir Rd Phone: 07 2282000 Open: 9am-1pm, 4.30pm-11.30pm, Fri 4.30pm-11.30pm A two-floor store that offers products such as home appliances, shoes, stationery, electronic goods, clothes, glasses and gold. _________________________________ RAK Palace Location: RAK Main Rd, between Boat and Pearl R/A Open: 8am-1.30pm, 4.30pm–midnight, 4pm–midnight Here you can purchase bits and pieces for your home and personal use for the price of 1, 2 and 5dhs.
CLOTHING SHOPPING
Extensive selection of local fashion is available in the souqs. Your attention will be probably drowned to beautifully decorated abbayas displayed in the shops’ windows. The designers of these abbayas apply their creative talents to make each product unique and astonishing. The abbayas are usually decorated with beads and with embroideries, and there are seldom two alike. The quality varies, so the price, therefore roam around the shops to find the model and finishing you like.
Indian style clothing can be found in the district of Al Nakheel. A choice of colourful saris, kurtas and salwars will most definitely impress everyone. Pashimans, cashmere like wool shawls, are also popular products and widely available in the area.
Both areas also host tailor shops where you can order clothes made especially for you. Tailors adeptly replicate ready-made garments, so bring your favourite party frock as a model. Ultra-chap tailors can be shoddy, so seek recommendations or test them with a simple garment. Always confirm whether quotes include fabric and add-ons.
To purchase modern style clothing, you have to visit shopping malls and other smaller shopping centres. They usually host international and local boutiques that sell genuine, affordable international designer-label clothes and accessories. Additional, popular places to buy clothes are Splash, Max or Sana Fashions. Al Safeer and Lulu Centre also have a section with clothing and shoes.
Centre Point Location: Al Faisal Rd Phone: Open: 9.30am-1.30pm, 4.30pm-10.30pm ________________________________ Fine Fair Location: RAK Main Rd Phone: 07 2334591 Open: 9.00am-10.30pm ________________________________ Max Location: Bin Dhaher St Phone: 07 2275880 Open: 10am-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm ________________________________ Al Safeer Department Location: RAK Main Rd Phone: 07 2331075 Open: 9.30am-2pm, 5pm-11.30pm, Fri 5pm-11.30pm ________________________________ Sana Fashions Location: Al Muntasir Rd Phone: 07 2284584 Open:9.30am-1pm, 4.30pm-10pm, Fri4.30pm – 10pm ________________________________ Shoes 4 U Location: Al Muntasir Rd Phone:07 2272829 Open: 9.30am-2pm, 5pm-11.30pm, Fri 5pm-11.30pm
SHOPS FOR CHILDREN
In Ras Al Khaimah, numerous shops cater to needs of children. Toys, clothes, baby food and other children’s items, all can be found in the town.
Baby Shop Location: Bin Dhaher Center Phone:07 2286080 Open: 10am–11pm, Fri 2pm–11pm _________________________________ Me & Me Location: Pearl R/A Phone: 07 2333723 Open: 9am-1pm, 4.30pm-11pm, Fri 4.30am-11pm _________________________________ Please Mum Location: Faisal Rd Phone: 07 2363232 Open: 9am-2pm, 4.30pm-11pm, Fri 4.30pm-11pm _________________________________ Smart Baby Location: Muntasir Rd Phone: 07 2271118 Open: 9am-1.30pm, 4.30pm-10.30pm, Fri 4.30pm-10.30pm |
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