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Mother of All Malls - Part II

It was 10:00 am, wearing my most comfortable shopping shoes and fitting-room-friendly clothes, I head straight to Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue. When I first looked around, I panicked a little! How am I supposed to check out ALL the boutiques, have time to lunch with my friend at 3pm, take a quick sea dip, AND squeeze in some Harvey Nichols at Emirates Mall... All in one day?! And I had an early flight the next day. Well guess what? By the time it was 1:30pm I covered the entire Fashion Avenue and had some extra time to check out the rest of the mall. Maybe because almost all shops were on sale? Or the walk from TopShop to Avenues Phase II has taught me to walk fast and shop faster. Anyhow, here are some photos of designer boutiques at Dubai Mall.












Calvin Klein's S/S collection was on 30% sale.. not too exciting

Catherine Malandrino had some cute cocktail dresses on sale


That's Mathew Williamson's window display, in case you were wondering..

Joseph was semi-boring...



C'N'C is not something to get excited about... very mediocre. More to share tomorrow..

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YasmineElCharif said…
So i'm guessing beautiful mall, but the fashion avenue wouldn't exactly blow your mind? Well, most of these boutiques are here!!
I'm glad you enjoyed!!
xx
21 July, 2009
je suis un prada prostitute said…
Don't mind me but personally I think the boutiques and luxury malls in Kuwait or the shopping districts of Beyrout exude far more style and charm than do those in Dubai. Essentially, Dubai is all about scale not class. I guess it's akin to the US versus Europe equation. Sorry to rain down on your Dubai mall parade, connie!
Interestingly,I admire the malls in Riyadh and Jeddah which often receive scant attention due to zero tourists who come visiting there. I hope someday you can also cover the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Mall.
21 July, 2009
YasmineElCharif said…
Excellent point! Essentially luxury shopping depends on the experience of being surrounded by luxury/attention to the little details that make you want to spend fortunes of money and leave with a silly happy/high smile on your face that you can't shake off for the longest time! at least that's me Everytime i look at my pradas/loubies etc!
Salhiya, for instance, will always leave you in awe as it isn't essentially huge yet it's always a special visit. Or visiting old bond street, just gazing at the amazing boutiques although the road is actually tiny, but you get my point!!
I would love to get the scoop on the malls in Saudi, I have lots of friends who describe the most scintillating details. Saudi fashionistas.. you mission is on!! Right connie?
21 July, 2009
YasmineElCharif said…
i have to say tho the hottest boutique entrance award must go to agent provocateur!
21 July, 2009
Anonymous said…
im from dubai and i live here and i have to say dubai mall rox. I love shopping there i have become addicted to it but its tourist season so its blah and over crowded grr but were use to it by now.
21 July, 2009
Confashion said…
Yasmine
No actually what I meant was that the fashion avenue was great but the fact that most items were on sale made my shopping journey and browsing much easier and faster.

I agree, most of boutiques are here but Dubai has better variety and bigger selections.

je suis un prada prostitute
You're right about covering shopping in KSA.. and a chic friend has already suggested that to me ;) so keep reading my blog...

Yasmine
And DSquared + Lanvin :)

Anonymous
And I heart Dubai ;)
21 July, 2009
PrimaDonna said…
The agent provocateur store is to die for by the looks of they're entrance display!
02 June, 2010
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