Broad choice
The mall brings together furniture, electronics, lighting, home goods and clothing, making comparison shopping worthwhile.
International City
Dragon Mart 2 by Dubai Retail is a spacious shopping mall in International City, with a strong focus on affordable Chinese goods and practical home shopping. Reviews point to useful finds such as furniture, electronics, lighting, bicycles and scooters, alongside a hypermarket, cinema and food options.
Source: Google Maps
The mall brings together furniture, electronics, lighting, home goods and clothing, making comparison shopping worthwhile.
Several reviews identify Dragon Mart 2 as a useful destination for bicycles, scooters, electric bikes and related vehicles.
Wide walkways, organised departments and plenty of room make browsing more comfortable than in a cramped market.
Visitors regularly mention ample or undercover parking, including convenient access near Nesto.
The mall combines shopping with a cinema, children's play area and sports facilities, so families can extend the visit.
Food courts, cafes and restaurants provide places to stop during a long shopping trip.
Compared with Dragon Mart 1, some visitors appreciate the calmer setting and less crowded walkways.
Compare prices. Do not buy at the first shop; another wholesaler may be nearby, and different stores can price identical goods differently.
Bargain first. Ask about the price and negotiate, especially for furniture, home goods and other market-style purchases.
Plan parking. For camping gear, look specifically for the parking and entrance near Nesto; signage may not make the location obvious.
Check quality. Inspect goods carefully before paying, particularly furniture and bicycles, because quality and after-sales handling vary by shop.
Allow time. Wear comfortable shoes and leave several hours if you want to browse more than one section of this sprawling complex.
Avoid peak times. Weekends and holidays can be crowded, while quieter periods offer easier browsing and parking.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
The Novo cinema gives the mall an entertainment option beyond shopping.
The indoor badminton court adds a bookable sports activity to the mall visit.
Camping shops are located in Dragon Mart 2, but visitors may need to pay close attention to parking and directions.
Some sections have closed or vacant shops, which can make the mall feel quiet and reduce the useful choice in certain areas.
Parking and entrance directions can be confusing; one camping-gear shopper drove around three times to find the right area.
Product quality depends heavily on the individual shop, with reviews reporting problems with garden furniture and bicycles.
Customer service is not consistent, and one reviewer described shopkeepers as dismissive and rude.
Prices are not uniformly wholesale-level, so the advertised bargain may require comparison and negotiation.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
garden furniture set
“Spent 9000 aed on a garden furniture set and got 1 winter out of it”Google review · June 2026
play area for kids
“Play area for kids for rs 30 aed for full day access”Google review · April 2026
The Bottom Line
Dragon Mart 2 is a large, practical mall in International City for browsing affordable household and renovation-related goods rather than chasing a polished luxury-mall experience. Shoppers come for furniture, electronics, lighting, home décor and clothing, while the bicycle section is a notable draw: reviews mention bikes, scooters, electric bikes, buggies and even electric golf carts. The building is modern, clean and roomy, with wide walkways, organised departments, a Nesto hypermarket and Novo cinema.
Food courts, cafes and restaurants make it possible to stay for several hours, and families have a children's play area plus sports options including badminton. Parking is generally described as ample or undercover, although finding the correct entrance can be surprisingly awkward. The main trade-off is inconsistency.
Some areas have empty units or closed shops, and the mall can feel unusually quiet. Prices are not automatically wholesale bargains, so compare nearby sellers and bargain where appropriate. Product quality and customer service depend on the individual shop; reviewers specifically advise checking items carefully, with complaints involving garden furniture and a bicycle.
If you are shopping for camping gear or a particular building-material category, plan the parking route before arriving and allow plenty of time to navigate.