Dubai’s retail scene is getting another huge update, with several new malls coming to Dubai officially confirmed for the next few years. The upcoming projects include massive shopping destinations, lifestyle-focused community malls, dining hubs, wellness spaces, entertainment concepts, and new retail centres planned for fast-growing residential areas.
The list includes Dubai Square, Ghaf Woods Mall, NAS Gardens Community Mall, Sobha Mall, Le Meryeme Mall in Liwan, Le Meryeme Mall in The Villa, South Bay Mall, and HAYAT Community Mall.
The upcoming projects include both large-scale retail destinations and smaller community-focused developments designed for everyday convenience.
New Malls Coming To Dubai In 2026
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Dubai Square is one of the biggest projects currently planned in the city. Emaar previously announced the destination for Dubai Creek Harbour, with 2.6 million square metres allocated for retail, hospitality, and commercial use. The project is part of the wider Dubai Creek Harbour development and includes shopping areas, entertainment zones, dining spaces, hotels, and pedestrian-friendly sections. Emaar also confirmed plans for a drive-through mall concept and integrated transport connections.
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Ghaf Woods Mall is another major project currently planned by Majid Al Futtaim. The company announced the mall as part of its Ghaf Woods community development, marking another major retail addition within Dubai’s residential expansion plans.
NAS Gardens Community Mall is also getting attention ahead of its launch. The project is planned for Nad Al Sheba Gardens and will feature cafés, restaurants, retail stores, wellness spaces, a nursery, and Waitrose as the anchor supermarket. Kokoro Handroll Bar and Bake My Day are also among the early confirmed names linked to the mall.
More Community Malls Are On The Way
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South Bay Mall is planned for Dubai South Residential District and will include retail outlets, food concepts, outdoor leisure areas, fitness facilities, parking spaces, and lifestyle-focused amenities for residents in the area.
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HAYAT Community Mall is also part of the wider HAYAT by Dubai South master development near Al Maktoum International Airport. Plans for the project include retail stores, cafés, restaurants, public gathering areas, and community-focused services.
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Le Meryeme Mall in Liwan and Le Meryeme Mall in The Villa are also currently under development. The projects are expected to feature boutique-style retail concepts, dining venues, gyms, wellness facilities, and family-focused services.
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Sobha Mall is also included among the upcoming retail projects currently planned for Dubai, adding another name to the city’s expanding lifestyle and shopping scene.
What Residents Can Expect
Several of the new malls coming to Dubai are planned around residential communities instead of tourist-heavy districts. That means more grocery stores, cafés, wellness spaces, fitness spots, casual dining venues, and family services closer to residential neighbourhoods.
Dubai Square remains one of the most talked-about retail developments currently planned in the city, while projects like NAS Gardens Community Mall and South Bay Mall focus more on lifestyle convenience and community traffic.
Retail developers are also putting more attention on food concepts, public areas, and flexible lifestyle spaces as Dubai continues expanding residential districts and mixed-use communities.
These new malls coming to Dubai continue the city’s major retail expansion, with lifestyle-focused destinations planned for multiple communities and fast-growing districts.
Why This Matters
Dubai already has one of the strongest retail sectors globally, but the next phase is clearly focusing more on community living and everyday convenience. Residents are seeing more lifestyle-driven destinations planned near residential areas instead of only major tourist zones.
That means easier access to dining, shopping, wellness, entertainment, and essential services without needing long city trips for daily activities or weekend plans.
