Dubai Mall Dress Code For Female & Male Tourists 2024

I visited many places in Dubai and wore different clothes in each of these places.

By exploring the city, I got to know the dress code in different places, and I learned that people living in Dubai follow a dress code to respect Islam and the city’s laws.

The local people usually wear their local clothes, kandura, wherever they go to the city, and the immigrants who have travelled to this city also wear normal clothes.

If you would like to know more about kandura, you should read the article “What Are The White Robes Called In Dubai“.

As I said, the type of dress code is different in various parts of the city. In this article from Travelling Topic, I intend to explain specifically about the Dubai Mall dress code.

If you want to know about the dress code in other places, refer to the article “Burj Khalifa dress code“.

Dubai Mall dress code

The first day I arrived in Dubai, I went to the most famous shopping center of this city, Dubai Mall.

Since I was traveling to Dubai for the first time, I didn’t know how to dress in this city, so I entered the mall with inappropriate clothes, which caused me trouble.

Before I went to Dubai Mall, I was swimming at Jumeirah Beach, and after swimming and sunbathing, I decided to go to Dubai Mall.

Without changing my clothes, I took a taxi and headed towards the Dubai Mall. When I wanted to enter the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Mall security prevented me from entering because I was only wearing a pair of shorts and nothing else.

It was during this time that I realized that I cannot move around the city in any kind of clothes that I like and I have to follow the rules.

The security of this shopping center explained to me the rules and dress code in Dubai Mall and mentioned that men must wear at least a t-shirt and a pair of shorts that their knees are not visible to enter this shopping center.

Also, women should dress in such a way that their shoulders and knees are not visible.

After realizing this, I quickly went to the nearest clothing store, bought a Hawaiian T-shirt and white shorts and entered the Dubai Mall.

How were others dressed at the Dubai Mall?

I was surprised when I entered the Dubai Mall! Because I saw a woman wearing a dress that showed her shoulders and knees.

I wanted to inform her about the rules I just learned so that she wouldn’t get in trouble, but after walking a little I saw many women dressed like this.

I was told by the security of the mall that women should not dress in a way that their shoulders and knees are exposed, but in Dubai I saw many women with exposed shoulders and knees.

That’s why I decided to research this topic. After talking to the local people, I realized that the information that the security of the mall told me was not a law but a recommendation.

I understand that there is no rule for the Dubai Mall dress code, and anyone can dress however they like in this mall. But to respect the etiquette of Islam and the culture of the people of the UAE, women should cover their shoulders and knees and for men should wear long shorts so that their knees are not visible.

Since Emirati families go to this shopping center with their children, tourists should follow this advice and respect the culture of the people of the UAE.

What should I wear to go to the Dubai Mall?

I walked around this mall for a few hours and remembered the best clothes people were wearing there to tell you.

Since Dubai is a hot city, it is better to wear cool clothes. Most of the people in this city wear white clothes so as not to absorb the heat of the sun.

If you are a gentleman, you can wear a white shirt or a white T-shirt, also wearing gray pants or blue jeans will make your style more beautiful. I suggest you to use a hat so that the sunlight does not bother you.

If you want to feel comfortable, I suggest you also use a sandal to make your feet feel comfortable.

If you are a woman and you like to respect the customs of local people, a baby doll dress is the best option for you to cover your shoulders and knees at the same time.

But if you are not comfortable wearing this type of clothes, you can wear a dress, or you can wear a white T-shirt with blue jeans.

Wearing white slip ons can also multiply your charm and make you feel comfortable while walking in Dubai Mall.

Types of clothes to wear in the Dubai Mall

In the following, I will show you the styles of some of the people who were present in this shopping center so that you can get an idea by looking at them and finding the clothes you want.

In summary

Walking in this shopping center can be exciting because it is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world. If you wear the right clothes, walking in the Dubai Mall will be more enjoyable for you.

So, try to use my experience and dress appropriately for this shopping mall visit.

I suggest you to pay attention to the manners of the UAE people when choosing clothes and choose your clothes accordingly.