Let's Travel: Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
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)
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