The following selection of mainly international department stores stock every conceivable product you will need to make yourself feel at home in this city.
Bhs
Al Ghurair, Burjuman, Ibn Battuta Mall, Lamcy Plaza
http://www.bhs.co.uk
This popular middle of the range British store stocks the basics at very affordable prices. It is particularly popular for its range of children’s clothing.
Bloomingdales
Dubai Mall
http://www.bloomingdales.com
The Bloomingdales store in the Dubai Mall is the first Bloomingdale store to open outside the USA.
Debenhams
Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Center, Ibn Battuta Mall
http://www.debenhams.com
Debenhams is a chain of large department stores from the UK. It stocks a very wide range of good quality products including basic clothing items, designer collections, soft furnishings, bathroom accessories and kitchen appliances. The prices are very competitive.
Galéries Lafayette
Dubai Mall
http://www2.galerieslafayette.com
This is the first Galéries Lafayette store in the Middle East. This French chain of department stores is very popular with a wide range of good quality clothing, interior decor, and high-end food products.
Harvey Nichols
Mall of the Emirates
http://www.harveynichols.com
This department store is full of designer products at designer prices. They even have a personal shopper service to help you spend.
Jashanmal’s
Al Ghurair, Mall of the Emirates, Wafi City
http://www.jashanmal-uae.com
This local chain of department stores is very popular throughout the Gulf region. It sells everything from kitchen appliances, dining ware, bathroom accessories, bedding, clothes, make-up and books.
Marks and Spencer
Dubai Festival City, Dubai Mall, Wafi City
http://www.marksandspencerme.com
It is not just British expats who flock to this UK store. It is the first choice for many clothing staples. The quality and affordable prices mean the stores are always full of serious shoppers.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Burjuman
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com
The Saks Fifth Avenue in the Burjuman Center is the second largest outside the US. It sells many designer brands and luxury products. The prices are reasonable if not necessarily affordable.