In a city that constantly builds bigger and newer, BurJuman Mall stands out simply by having been there first — and staying relevant. One of Dubai’s original shopping centres, it sits above the busiest metro interchange in the entire UAE network, making it as much a transit landmark as a retail destination for the historic Bur Dubai district.
Where Is BurJuman Mall Located?
BurJuman is located at BurJuman Centre, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (also referenced as Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road). Bur Dubai is one of the most ancient and culturally rich areas in the city, and BurJuman’s central position makes it easily accessible to major neighbourhoods including Karama, Oud Metha, Al Mankhool, and Deira.
Developed and owned by Al Ghurair Group, BurJuman first opened its North Wing to the public on 5 November 1991 — some sources list the opening as 1992 — making it one of the oldest malls in Dubai. The South Wing followed in the spring of 2007, extending the mall’s footprint from an original 500,000 sq ft to 800,000 sq ft, with the property comprising 42,000 sqm of gross leasable area and roughly 150 retail units at its original opening. A significant renovation completed on 11 August 2014 further modernised the complex.
Shops and Stores: What’s Inside
BurJuman today spans four floors with reported figures of around 300–320 stores and services (Wikipedia cites 320) across roughly 1,000,000 sq ft (93,000 sqm) of total retail floor area following the renovation. The mall caters primarily to higher-end shoppers, with luxury brands including Gucci, Fendi, Versace, DKNY, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dior, and Prada each maintaining their own stores — alongside more accessible high-street names like Zara and H&M, giving the mall a genuinely broad price range under one roof.
On 21 August 2014, a 5,780 square metre Carrefour hypermarket opened in the remodelled North Wing, serving as a key anchor tenant for everyday grocery and household shopping. Beyond retail, BurJuman houses over 40 restaurants and cafés, offering everything from quick fast food like burgers and fries to international cuisine such as Italian pasta and Chinese noodles, plus cafés for a more relaxed coffee break.
Entertainment comes via Magic Planet, a large indoor amusement space where visitors can play video games and enjoy rides, and VOX Cinemas, screening the latest movie releases. The mall’s interior is notably bright and airy, with shiny floors and plenty of natural light, giving it a different atmosphere from some of Dubai’s more enclosed retail spaces.
BurJuman Mall Timings
Reported hours are broadly consistent across sources:
| Days | Timings |
|---|---|
| Sunday – Wednesday (or Saturday–Wednesday, per some sources) | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Carrefour Supermarket | 9:00 AM – Midnight, daily |
It’s worth confirming exact days with the mall directly, since a couple of sources describe the standard hours window slightly differently (Sunday–Thursday vs. Saturday–Wednesday).
Metro Station and Connectivity
This is genuinely one of BurJuman’s biggest advantages — its metro connection is unmatched by almost any other mall in Dubai:
- BurJuman Metro Station: Located immediately below the mall, it’s the interchange point between the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines, making it the busiest transfer station in the entire UAE network by passenger throughput — since it opened, over 15.6 million passengers have used the station. It first opened as Khalid Bin Al Waleed Station on 9 September 2009, and was officially renamed BurJuman Station in December 2012 under the Dubai Metro’s Naming Rights Initiative, with the entrance near the North Wing offering a close, direct link to the mall.
- By Bus: Numerous RTA bus routes serve the station and mall directly, including 21, 29, 33, 42, 44, 61, C5, and C10, connecting to destinations across Dubai including Al Ghubaiba, Al Qusais, Al Rashidiya, and even The Dubai Mall.
- By Car: The mall is conveniently reached via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road and other major city streets.
- Parking: Plenty of covered parking is available — Wikipedia cites 3,200 spaces — making it manageable even during peak shopping periods.
Nearby Areas
BurJuman’s central Bur Dubai location connects it to several of Dubai’s older, historically significant districts:
- Bur Dubai — the immediate historic district housing the mall, one of the city’s oldest and most culturally rich areas, close to Dubai Creek.
- Karama — a well-known nearby neighbourhood, easily reached given BurJuman’s central position.
- Oud Metha and Al Mankhool — both close by, contributing to the mall’s steady local footfall.
- Deira — across Dubai Creek, also within easy reach thanks to the mall’s strong bus and metro connectivity.
FAQs — BurJuman Mall Dubai
Q1. Where is BurJuman Mall located? A: At BurJuman Centre, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street.
Q2. What are BurJuman Mall’s opening hours? A: Generally 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on standard days, extending to 11:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, while the Carrefour supermarket stays open 9:00 AM to midnight daily.
Q3. What metro station is connected to BurJuman Mall? A: BurJuman Metro Station, located immediately below the mall, serving as the interchange between the Red and Green Lines — the busiest transfer station in the UAE metro network.
Q4. What luxury brands can I find at BurJuman Mall? A: Gucci, Fendi, Versace, DKNY, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dior, and Prada, alongside more accessible brands like Zara and H&M.
Q5. Is there a cinema at BurJuman Mall? A: Yes — VOX Cinemas operates within the mall, screening the latest releases.
Q6. Does BurJuman Mall have family-friendly facilities? A: Yes — the mall offers family restrooms, baby changing facilities, and Magic Planet, an indoor entertainment area with games and rides for kids.