9 Million Square Feet of Shopping Mall is Contagious Confidence

Back when consumer confidence was up, the retail sector was still reporting a yearly loss. So the problem isn't as simple as people looking to spend less and less money. In fact, looking at places like Dubai it would seem that people are more willing than ever before to make the shopping experience a valued part of their lives. But then again, no one does shopping quite like Dubai.

With declining oil revenues and a world-class ports system needing to reach capacity, Dubai invested heavily into transforming its livable space into a modern paradise of every amenity available. Dubai is home to some of the largest and most unique shopping malls that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

Start with the amazing Deira City Centre, right next to the Dubai International Airport. It packs a whopping 1.2 million square feet of retail selling space over many levels. It houses well over 300 shops, including favourites like the Virgin Mega Store, JC Penny and Forever 21. And the variety is not limited to fashion and electronics: With over 40 restaurants, including a Carrefour hypermarket, Deira City Centre is a guaranteed treat to a new experience every time.

Jump on to Jumeirah Road and you'll come across another seven one-of-a-kind shopping wonders like Mercato Mall. Like its name in Italian, the whole mall is designed as a 'market' straight out of the Renaissance. The easy blend of French, Italian and Spanish architecture houses specialty stores like Tehran Persian Carpets and Antiques, Spinney's Book Shop, Geneviève Lethu, Armani, Hugo Boss and many, many more. Be sure to check out the Paul Café: It features breads, pastries, cakes, desserts and sandwiches from over 250 shops in France.

But to see why Dubai is the capital of shopping you would have to see the new Dubai Mall. Getting there is quite easy. Just look for the tallest tower in the world, The Burj Dubai, and follow Sheikh Zayed Road straight to it. Set to open at the end of October, this mall is planned to all but destroy the shopping experience as we know it. With over 9 million square feet of retail space, it is set to hold multiple shopping centers within it. It will include the world's largest gold souk with over 200 retailers, a Fashion Island consisting of haute couture boutiques, a SEGA theme park and one of the world's biggest aquariums. It's already racking in awards from MAPIC and Cannes.

These are just three of well over 50 different shopping and market places in Dubai. Each unique in its own way plays a vital part in the emirate's flourishing economy, and each relies on the energy and excitement of the people who live and work here. If you have the passion to excel in this sector, Dubai is the place to take your career to new levels. Whether it's generic brands, specialty shops or the biggest names in fashion-it's all here.

Since Dubai continues to invest in its retail market, there's a growing demand for talented sales and marketing professionals. Many of the retailers you'll come across in Dubai's malls are already advertising positions on job boards like Jobs In Dubai. Lots of higher-end companies use recruitment agencies to fill these positions so be sure to keep an eye out on our web site for great opportunities.