Dubai is set to welcome Skylight Mall in 2027, with Dubai Retail confirming that the new super-regional destination will span 1.3 million sq. ft. and feature more than 360 stores. Located along Al Khail Road, the mall will serve residents of Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Islands, The Springs and surrounding communities.
The development adds another major retail destination to Dubai Retail’s expanding portfolio and is expected to offer a mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, wellness and everyday services.
When will Skylight Mall open in Dubai?
Skylight Mall is scheduled to open in Dubai in 2027. Dubai Retail announced the project on October 6, 2026, but has not yet confirmed a specific opening date.
The company has also not revealed the full list of retailers, restaurants or entertainment brands that will operate inside the mall.
That means shoppers will have to wait for further announcements before knowing exactly which brands will be part of the new destination.
Where is Skylight Mall located?
Skylight Mall will be located along Al Khail Road, giving it access to several established residential communities in Dubai.
Dubai Retail has specifically identified Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Jumeirah Islands and The Springs among the communities that will be served by the new mall.
Its location is expected to make the development useful for residents looking for shopping, dining and leisure options closer to home, while also making it accessible to visitors from other parts of Dubai.
What will Skylight Mall have?
The new mall will cover 1.3 million sq. ft. of gross leasable area and will feature more than 360 stores, according to Dubai Retail.
The offering is planned to go beyond traditional retail. The company says the destination will bring together shopping, dining, entertainment, wellness and everyday services.
Its design is also being developed around open, interconnected spaces, with light-filled interiors intended to create a more spacious setting for shoppers and visitors.
For residents, this could mean having more options for routine shopping, meals, family outings and leisure activities within one destination.
However, Dubai Retail has yet to announce the individual brands that will occupy the mall.
How big is Dubai Retail’s mall portfolio?
Skylight Mall will become the latest addition to Dubai Retail’s portfolio of 58 malls and lifestyle destinations across the emirate.
The company already operates several well-known destinations, including Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart, The Outlet Village, Palm Jumeirah Mall and Nad Al Sheba Mall.
Dubai Retail operates different types of destinations across Dubai, from large shopping malls to community-focused retail centres and lifestyle destinations.
The company’s wider portfolio gives Skylight Mall a place within an already established retail network rather than making it a standalone development.
Is Skylight Mall part of Dubai’s wider retail expansion?
Yes. Skylight Mall is one of several new retail and lifestyle developments planned for Dubai as the emirate continues to add destinations for its growing residential population and visitor base.
Dubai Retail recently announced The Yard at Palm Jebel Ali, a new waterfront retail and lifestyle destination also scheduled for 2027. The project is planned to feature 26 retail, dining, wellness and family-focused concepts.
The developments show how Dubai’s retail landscape is continuing to spread across newer residential and destination areas rather than being concentrated only around the city’s best-known shopping districts.
For Skylight Mall, its Al Khail Road location gives it a strong community-focused angle, particularly for residents living around JVT, Jumeirah Islands and The Springs.
Skylight Mall will give residents in and around Al Khail Road another major destination for shopping, food, entertainment and everyday services.
For businesses and retailers, the project will also create space for more than 360 stores within a large new retail environment. The eventual tenant mix will be important in determining how the mall fits into Dubai’s competitive shopping scene.
For visitors, the development adds another option to Dubai’s growing list of malls and lifestyle destinations.
The next major updates will likely focus on the confirmed brands, restaurants and entertainment concepts, followed by the exact opening date in 2027.
FAQs
When is Skylight Mall opening in Dubai?
Skylight Mall is scheduled to open in 2027. Dubai Retail has not announced the exact opening date yet.
Where will Skylight Mall be located?
The mall will be located along Al Khail Road in Dubai, serving nearby communities including Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Islands and The Springs.
How many stores will Skylight Mall have?
Dubai Retail says Skylight Mall will feature more than 360 stores across its 1.3 million sq. ft. gross leasable area.
Which brands will open at Skylight Mall?
The individual retail, dining and entertainment brands have not been announced yet. Dubai Retail is expected to reveal more details in the coming months.
Who is developing Skylight Mall?
Dubai Retail, part of Dubai Holding Asset Management, is behind Skylight Mall. The company operates a portfolio of 58 malls and lifestyle destinations across Dubai.
Skylight Mall is set to become one of Dubai’s new major retail destinations when it opens in 2027. With more than 360 stores, a 1.3 million sq. ft. footprint and a location along Al Khail Road, it is designed to bring shopping, dining, entertainment, wellness and everyday services closer to several established residential communities.
The biggest details still to come are the tenant lineup and the exact opening date.
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