After passing the Mall of Arabia numerous times on the way to and from the beach AND hearing from more people than I would have liked to that I should go, I finally decided to see what the Mall of Arabia in Jeddah is all about.
I must say, it is a pretty impressive mall. Here's my take on the place:
- I don't always go shopping, but when I do, I prefer Mall of Arabia. Okay, stupid joke. I guess I would say the shopping there is pretty good?? Lots of big brands for him and her. That's all I know.
- The arcade is pretty sweet. I would have spent all day in there about 20 years ago.
- The ice cream at Marble Slab Creamery is even sweeter. So good.
- The mini amusement park would have also been fun when I was a kid.
- The food court is the biggest I've ever seen. Lots of (mostly unhealthy) options. I had dinner at the Lebanese restaurant - tasty and healthy.
- There is also a supermarket and bank for knocking out some errands at the same time.
Other than that, it's big, excessive, and everything you would expect from modern-day Saudi Arabia.
If you live in Jeddah, it's worth checking out. But if you are just passing by and want to see the cool and important stuff, skip it.
Go to Al-Balad or King Fahd's Fountain instead.