Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping center, opened in 2008 and expanded in 2018 with 1 million square feet of retail space. In June 2024, Emaar Malls announced a AED 1.5 billion investment to add 240 new stores. Mohamed Al Abbar, CEO and founder of Emaar, expressed his deep commitment to the mall’s growth, describing it as if it were his 'little child.'