Wafi Mall

Westerners mistakenly bypass palatial Wafi in favour of the behemoth shopping malls, which explains why it’s so quiet. Their loss. It may have once resembled a third-rate airport terminal, but the new wing’s stained-glass pyramids are stunning (come before sunset). Emirati women love Wafi’s fancy French stores like Chanel and Givenchy, but you may well prefer sussing out lesser-known regional boutiques. Also duck into the basement to browse around Souk Khan Murjan, which has stunning decor (check out the stained-glass ceiling and carved pillars) and a good if pricey selection of crafts and goods from around the Arabian world. Alas, it too is practically deserted.