Ibn Battuta Mall, the world’s largest themed shopping mall is revolutionizing the retail and entertainment experience in Dubai.

Uniquely designed to celebrate the travels of the famous Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta, the exciting mix of over 275 retailers, 50 restaurants and food outlets…

21 cinema screens including the UAE’s only IMAX theatre and a continual array of events and promotions have helped evolve and develop one of the city’s fastest growing areas.

The Arab traveller and adventurer Ibn Battuta was a man of great vision and strong Islamic values. He sets off to journey the world at the age of 20 and soon became acknowledged as a scholar and a man of great wisdom.

Each region Ibn Battuta explored – Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China – is reflected in the architecture and theme of the mall’s six courts.

These courts strongly project the historical and cultural richness of this Arabian icon’s life, serving as inspiration to all those who visit.

Today Ibn Battuta Mall is the first shopping complex inspired by an individual’s life nearly six centuries after he embarked on his renowned journey.

The mall possesses a unique multi-cultural atmosphere and a real sense of ease.

It also has an in-mall shuttle service that takes you from one end to the other.

For visitors, these provide an invaluable glimpse into the past.

For me, it spells round the world F-O-O-D!

Texts reposted from their website.

Photos are mine.