Let's Travel: Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai

As I was browsing my phone's gallery, I just found my photographs from Ibn Battuta  Mall. They're really cute and I want to share it to you guys.

Before anything else, let's have first some little knowledge about it. 

The Arab traveller and adventurer Ibn Battuta was a man of great vision and strong Islamic values. He set off to journey the world at the age of 20 and soon became acknowledged as a scholar and a man of great wisdom. Today Ibn Battuta Mall, named after him, is the first shopping complex inspired by an individual’s life nearly six centuries after he embarked on his renowned journey.

Each region Ibn Battuta explored – Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China – is reflected in the architecture and theme of the mall’s six courts. These courts strongly project the historical and cultural richness of this Arabian icon’s life, serving as inspiration to all those who visit.

The mall possesses a unique multi-cultural atmosphere and a real sense of ease, thanks to the concept of retail zoning, whereby the zones are divided into four sections: Family & Convenience; Major Department Stores; Up-Market Brands & Lifestyles; and Entertainment & Leisure. With the knowledge that customers enjoy shopping in thematic environments whilst doing errands, sampling culinary delights and relaxing in general, we hope our customers will enjoy an inspiring and extraordinary experience at Ibn Battuta Mall.

(Infos were from http://dubaimetro.eu/dubai-malls/ibn-battuta-mall )

Ibn Battuta Mall is now considered to be the world’s largest themed shopping mall revolutionizing the retail and entertainment experience in Dubai. I was really amazed for it's unique architectural designs that gave me the opportunity to visit differents ancient civilizations in just a day. 

From Abu Dhabi, you can just ride a bus to Dubai, Ibn Battuta Station to get there or simply take the Dubai Metro and easily go to Ibn Battuta Metro Station.

As you can see on my previous blog about Miracle Garden, I wore the same OOTD. Actually, it was the same day. We went first to Ibn Battuta mall before heading to Miracle Garden. 

Okay let's start!

Jaihoo! Jaihoo! The fashionable dress and clothes of India adds vibrance to their famous culture as the mall offers tourists and shoppers their great view of their ancient architectures simplified into colossal dome as seen at Indian Court. A fascinating attraction hete is the  Al-Jazari's Elephant Clock at the middle.

Just an additional knowledge, the elephant clock was a medieval invention by al-Jazari (1136–1206), consisting of a weight powered water clock in the form of an Asian elephant. The various elements of the clock are in the housing (howdah) on top of the elephant. They were designed to move and make a sound each half hour.

In addition to its mechanical innovations, the clock itself is seen as an early example of multiculturalism represented in technology. The elephant represents the Indian and Africancultures, the dragon represents Chineseculture, the phoenix represents ancient Egyptian culture, the water work represents ancient Greek culture, and the turban represents Islamic culture. (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_clock)

Walk like an Egyptian. Pyramids and fairy tales, hieroglyphics and temples, kings and queens – Egypt Court brings to life the wonder and romance of its ancient history and leads visitors on a journey of discovery. 

 

Grand in style, convenient in design. Became known for its art, poetry, architecture, science and learning- Andalusia Court makes sure that it can be seen through its walls and ceilings as it allow tourists and shoppers to experience its decorative beauty.

The central feature and the main attraction is the “Lion Fountain” based on the fountain in the “Court of the Lions” in the Alhambra Palace, Spain. This elegant water-feature, with its eight lion statues, is surrounded by lofty marble columns. 

The jewel in Ibn Battuta Mall’s crown, Persia Court is home to the dome, a captivating masterpiece which was hand-painted by a small group of talented artists. 

The enormous dome, which is also the central feature of the court, has a spectacular display of characteristic arabesque ornamentation based on the design of a Persian carpet. This design also pays tribute to the beautiful dome designs of Turkish mosques. 

In the center hangs a gigantic brass chandelier. In its design it reflects the octagons and geometric patterns of the surrounding court. When lit, it creates a magical effect. 

(Photo Credits to the owner)

Blue skies and white fluffy clouds guide the way through 14th century inspired Tunisia Court. Tunis is a major city of art and learning. It has a village-like environment based on the coastal towns of Tunisia and Carthage.

A kaleidoscope of colours and stylistic designs. Every available space is decorated with gold trimmings, floral patterns, dragons and phoenixes. Roofs are supported by intricate rafters and rest on colossal lucky colour red lacquered columns. Like the temples and palaces of China, the spaces are large and extravagant at China Court.

 

I just love the effect of the sunlight here! I don't need filter already! Haha

The most exciting feature here is a huge Chinese Junk. A Junk is a native sailing vessel common to the Far East and the Chinese developed it into one of the strongest and most seaworthy vessels in medieval times. It is a flat bottomed, high-sterned vessel with a square bow and carries three masts using lugsails often made from linen or matting stiffened with horizontal battens. Junks were trading ships, but for many years they were also used as the general warship of the Chinese

The exhibit also displays three Sampans. These were mainly fishing boats used in the harbours or rivers of China since ancient times.

It was nice to see some of the world's BESTs as Ibn Battuta had traveled before. I'll surely shop here again next time. 

Enough for this travel adventure! 

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