Top 10 Best Department stores in Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Formal outfits
- ✦ Fragrance guidance
- ✦ Officewear
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What people like
Clothing rangeA wide selection of clothes is paired with reasonable prices and excellent quality, according to one shopper.
Shoe choiceThe shoe section is noted for a broad collection of stylish and comfortable options.
Centrepoint is a family-focused department store in Downtown Dubai, bringing fashion, shoes, beauty and lifestyle shopping together under one roof. Reviews point to useful hands-on help with shoe fitting, outfit building and makeup shade matching, including a complimentary makeover experience.
TipIf you need a foundation match, ask the beauty counter about a shade consultation or makeover; one shopper received a complimentary makeover.
Choose Centrepoint - The Dubai Mall for assembling a complete formal outfit with practical sizing help.
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What people like
Broad selectionThree floors cover clothing, perfumes, home accessories, jewellery and watches, making this a substantial browse.
Perfume rangeThe fragrance department combines designer names such as Armani and Gucci with niche houses including Xerjoff and Initio.
Galeries Lafayette is an upscale department store in Downtown Dubai, with three floors spanning fashion, beauty, fragrances and homewares. Reviews make it especially useful for browsing niche perfumes such as Xerjoff and Initio, or choosing cookware, tableware and decorative pieces for the home.
TipIf you collect an altered garment in a hurry, inspect the fabric, tags and scent before leaving.
Choose Galeries Lafayette | Dubai Mall for fragrance range spanning designer and niche houses.
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What people like
Helpful fittingStaff have helped shoppers find correct sizes, stayed through fitting-room visits and even removed jeans from a mannequin to try.
OfficewearThe store has a useful selection of office wardrobe staples, with reviewers highlighting trousers, blazers and fabric quality.
Marks & Spencer at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai combines a department store with a food section and café. Reviews make it especially useful for officewear such as trousers and blazers, plus a coffee or breakfast stop while shopping.
TipAsk staff to check other stock or display pieces: one shopper was helped to try jeans removed from a mannequin.
Choose Marks & Spencer | Dubai Mall for officewear staples with choice across trousers and blazers.
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What people like
RangeReviews describe a broad selection across clothes and cosmetics, with options for men, women and children.
Dress HelpSeveral shoppers received patient, hands-on help choosing dresses, including assistance with a mother-of-the-groom outfit.
Debenhams’ Downtown Dubai branch is now closed. Before closing, it was a department store where shoppers browsed clothing and cosmetics, with reviews also noting helpful assistance for dresses, formalwear and beauty purchases.
TipConfirm the branch is open before travelling; a recent review said it had heard Debenhams would close.
Choose Debenhams for broad clothing and cosmetics selection across men’s, women’s, and children’s options.
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What people like
Fragrance guidanceConsultants often listen to your preferences and recommend scents based on taste rather than pushing a sale.
Beauty adviceReviewers describe careful help with makeup products, shades and recommendations suited to their skin tone.
Bloomingdale’s is an upscale department store in Downtown Dubai, covering fashion, accessories, cosmetics, furniture and home goods. Reviews particularly highlight its fragrance and beauty counters, where shoppers can explore luxury scents, receive tailored product advice and find gifts with guidance.
TipIf travelling for an app deal, confirm whether the same discount applies in-store before making the trip.
Choose Bloomingdale's for fragrance consultations tailored to your likes and dislikes.
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What people like
Luggage choiceA customer describes ECHOLAC luggage as cleanly designed, spacious and durable after nearly a decade of use.
Repair updatesOne luggage and laptop-bag repair was completed with updates throughout, and both items were collected after 10 days.
Jashanmal is a department store in Downtown Dubai where shoppers can compare luggage, coffee machines and other home products. Reviews particularly value the in-store product guidance, including coffee-machine demonstrations and help choosing suitcases or bags.
TipIf you are buying a coffee machine, ask to compare models and see one operated in store before deciding.
Choose Jashanmal Department Store - Dubai Mall for comparing coffee machines with in-store operating demonstrations.
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