Oasis Mall Dubai: Shops, Timings, Metro Guide and the Sharjah Mix-Up

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Search for “oasis mall” and you will find three different malls sharing one name. That is the first thing to know before you set out. This guide is about the Dubai mall, the Landmark Group property on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz. It covers the shops, the food court, the timings, the parking and the honest truth about the metro. It also clears up the two mix-ups that send visitors to the wrong place: the Sharjah mall and Silicon Central Mall in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Oasis Mall Dubai is a mid-sized, family-friendly mall. It will not dazzle you with luxury brands or a giant aquarium. It wins on something simpler. You can finish a whole shopping list under one roof, eat well, keep the kids busy and park for free. Locals from Al Quoz, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim and Business Bay treat it as their everyday mall.

What Is This Mall?

The mall is a neighbourhood shopping centre owned and run by Landmark Group. It opened as Oasis Centre, also spelled Oasis Center Mall in some listings. Many listings still use that name. It spreads across four levels with around 98 stores and kiosks. That makes it far smaller than the giant malls on Sheikh Zayed Road. You can walk the whole place without tiring yourself out.

The focus here is value shopping. Most anchors come from Landmark Group brands. Prices stay friendly and the range covers daily life: fashion, home goods, electronics, groceries and beauty. The building also holds a food court, a kids play zone, a gym and a supermarket.

At a Glance

FactDetail
LocationSheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
Also known asOasis Centre, Oasis Centre Mall
OwnerLandmark Group
Levels4
StoresAround 98 stores and kiosks
Phone+971 4 515 4000
ParkingAround 1,500 spaces, mostly free, plus valet
CinemaNone at this mall
Nearest metroBusiness Bay or ONPASSIVE (Red Line), then taxi or bus

Where Is the Mall in Dubai?

You will find it in Al Quoz 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), between the second and third interchanges. The official address reads Sheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE. It sits a few minutes by car from Al Safa, Umm Suqeim and Business Bay. The highway runs right past its front door.

Set your navigation or ride-hailing app to “Oasis Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road”. Do not type the mall name alone. The app may send you to the Sharjah mall or to Silicon Central Mall in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Check the pin before you confirm the ride. The Dubai mall sits on the main highway in the southwest of the city, while the Sharjah mall sits about 30 kilometres away in another emirate.

Timings

Most sources agree on the main schedule. The mall opens at 10:00 AM every day, closes at 10:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Individual shops, the food court and Fun City may run slightly different hours.

Treat the late-night hours with care. Sources disagree on two days. One listings site gives Thursday to Saturday as the midnight days. Another gives Friday to Sunday, which would put Sunday closing at midnight too. Most current guides list Sunday to Thursday at 10:00 PM and Friday to Saturday until midnight. This article uses that version. Expect different hours during Ramadan, Eid and public holidays.

DayHours
Sunday to Thursday10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday10:00 AM to 12:00 midnight
Food courtUsually follows mall hours
Fitness FirstOften opens earlier than the mall

How to Get There: Metro, Bus and Car

The mall has no metro station at its door. That surprises first-time visitors, since it sits on Sheikh Zayed Road. You can still reach it by public transport with one short taxi or bus ride after the metro.

By Metro

Take the Red Line to Business Bay Metro Station or ONPASSIVE Metro Station (formerly Noor Bank). Both sit a short drive from the mall. Take a taxi or a ride-hailing car for the last stretch. The drive takes only a few minutes in normal traffic. One travel app claims World Trade Centre Metro Station is a six-minute walk from the mall. Treat that claim with care. Visitor reports say the mall sits between two Red Line stations and needs a taxi from either one. Plan on a taxi and you will not be caught out.

By Bus

RTA buses serve the Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road corridor around the mall. Visitor reports say bus 21 from ONPASSIVE Metro Station stops right in front of the mall. Routes change from time to time. Check the RTA journey planner or app before you set out.

By Car or Taxi

Driving is the easiest way to reach the mall. Take Sheikh Zayed Road toward Abu Dhabi and use the 2nd Interchange exit for Al Quoz 1. The mall offers around 1,500 parking spaces across basement and ground-level parking. Most of it is free. Valet parking is available for a faster drop-off. Parking rarely causes trouble outside peak weekend evenings. Taxis and ride-hailing cars drop you at the main entrance.

Shopping at the Mall

Shopping here runs from affordable to mid-range. You will find fashion, footwear, homeware, electronics, beauty and groceries across its four levels.

Home and Furniture

Home Centre leads the home section with furniture, bedding, kitchenware and decor. Home Box covers budget homeware in the same building. Q Home Décor adds another option. Residents furnishing a flat can compare all three without leaving the mall.

Fashion and Everyday Shopping

Max and Splash cover family fashion at friendly prices. Babyshop handles kids clothing and baby goods. Shoe Mart and Vincci cover footwear. Lifestyle mixes fashion with homeware and beauty. Centrepoint brings several Landmark fashion brands under one roof. Sun & Sand Sports and Nike cover sportswear.

Electronics and Groceries

Emax is the mall’s electronics anchor. It ranks among the fastest-growing electronics chains in the UAE. Carrefour Market on the ground floor covers groceries and household essentials. A shopping trip can end with the weekly food shop. Daiso adds low-cost household goods and gifts. For a smaller neighbourhood mall with a similar everyday feel, compare it with Al Khail Mall near Al Quoz.

Where to Eat

The food court sits on the top floor and covers the quick end of eating. You will find McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway and Krispy Kreme, plus Bombay Chowpatty for Indian street food such as chaat and snacks.

Casual sit-down restaurants add more choice. Mamma Italia serves Italian dishes and The Yellow Chilli serves Indian food. Starbucks on the ground floor works as the easy coffee stop. The food court suits families and anyone who wants a fast meal between shops.

Entertainment and Things to Do With Kids

The mall works well as a family outing, even though it has no cinema. Fun City on Level 3 gives younger kids soft play areas, arcade games and small rides. It suits children from about one to twelve years old. Crazy Cars adds indoor go-karting for older kids and teens who want something faster.

Thrill Zone adds a multi-activity space for all ages. It holds a Jurassic jungle-themed area, a laser tag arena, a 6D cinema experience, a party zone and an on-site cafe. The 6D cinema is a short ride-style attraction, not a movie theatre. The mall also holds a Fitness First gym, including a women-only branch, plus salons and spas.

Does This Mall Have a Cinema?

No. This is the most important fact in this guide, because it is the question most visitors ask. Oasis Mall Dubai in Al Quoz does not have a cinema. People who search for “oasis mall cinema” expect a multiplex in Al Quoz. There is none on site. Multiple visitor reviews mention the missing cinema as the mall’s one real gap.

The cinema people remember belongs to Oasis Mall Sharjah. That separate mall runs a 10-screen Cinepolis cinema on its second level, with Junior, Macro and Premium formats. If a movie is part of your plan, head to Sharjah or pick a Dubai mall with a multiplex. Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates both run large cinemas a short drive away.

The Two Malls Compared: Sharjah vs Dubai

The two malls share a name and an owner. That is where the similarity ends. They sit in different emirates, hold different anchors and serve different crowds.

FeatureDubai (Al Quoz)Sharjah (Al Ghubaiba)
LocationSheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz 1, DubaiAl Wahda Street, Al Ghubaiba, Sharjah
CinemaNoneCinepolis, 10 screens, Level 2
Anchor storesHome Centre, Lifestyle, Max, Emax, Carrefour MarketCentrepoint, Max, Home Centre, Emax, Carrefour
Kids entertainmentFun City, Crazy Cars, Thrill ZoneFun City, Fun Block
ParkingAround 1,500 spaces, mostly free600+ free spaces
HoursSun-Thu 10 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat to midnightSun-Wed 10 AM-10 PM, Thu and Sat to midnight, Fri with a prayer break 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Oasis Mall Sharjah sits on Al Wahda Street in the Al Ghubaiba area. Its Friday hours split around a prayer break, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and then from 1:30 PM to midnight. Its food court holds McDonald’s, KFC and Dunkin’. Its Viva supermarket covers groceries. The Sharjah mall feels quieter and more relaxed than its Dubai cousin. If you want to catch a film under this mall name, Sharjah is the correct destination.

And What About Silicon Oasis Mall?

A third name adds to the confusion. People in eastern Dubai often search for “silicon oasis mall” when they mean Silicon Central Mall, the main mall inside Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). It opened in 2023 and holds more than 150 outlets plus 30 places to eat. Its anchor is a large Lulu Hypermarket. It has its own cinema, unlike the Al Quoz mall.

Silicon Central sits on Al Ain-Dubai Road (E66) inside the DSO free zone, a different part of eastern Dubai entirely. There is no metro station in Dubai Silicon Oasis today. The nearest station is Centrepoint on the Red Line, about a 25 to 30 minute drive away. The RTA has confirmed that the Blue Line will serve the area, with the line due to open on 9 September 2029. Until then, driving or the bus is the realistic way to reach it.

Best Time to Visit and Tips for Your Trip

Visit on a weekday morning for the calmest experience. The mall opens at 10:00 AM and stays quiet until lunch, especially Monday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings bring families. Parking fills up fast.

A few tips will make your visit smoother:

  • Type “Oasis Centre Al Quoz” into your navigation app, not just the mall name. That lands you at the right mall.
  • Carry a light layer. The air conditioning runs cold inside.
  • Check timings before a late visit. Thursday and Sunday closing times differ between sources. Holiday hours change too.
  • If a movie is on your list, plan it for Sharjah or another Dubai mall. There is no cinema in Al Quoz.

For more ideas around the city, see our list of things to do in Dubai.

FAQs

Where is the mall in Dubai?

The mall sits on Sheikh Zayed Road at the 2nd Interchange in Al Quoz 1, a few minutes by car from Al Safa, Umm Suqeim and Business Bay. Its official address is Sheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE.

What are the opening hours?

The mall opens at 10:00 AM every day. Most guides list closing at 10:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday and at midnight on Friday and Saturday. Some listings disagree on Thursday and Sunday.

How do I get to the mall by metro?

There is no metro station at the mall. Take the Red Line to Business Bay or ONPASSIVE Metro Station, then take a taxi or a bus for the last stretch. Visitor reports say bus 21 from ONPASSIVE stops in front of the mall.

Does this mall have a cinema?

No. Oasis Mall Dubai in Al Quoz has no cinema. The Cinepolis cinema that many people search for under this mall’s name sits at the Sharjah mall, a separate property on Al Wahda Street in Sharjah.

Are the Dubai and Sharjah malls the same?

No. They share a name and an owner, Landmark Group. They sit in different emirates. The Dubai mall sits in Al Quoz on Sheikh Zayed Road and has no cinema. The Sharjah mall sits in Al Ghubaiba on Al Wahda Street and runs a 10-screen Cinepolis cinema.

Is parking free at the mall?

Mostly, yes. The Dubai mall offers around 1,500 parking spaces across basement and ground-level parking. Most of it is free. Valet parking is also available. The Sharjah mall offers more than 600 free spaces.

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