Dubai’s new Skylight Mall is set to open in 2027, bringing more than 360 stores and 1.3 million sq ft of retail space to Al Khail Road.
Where will Skylight Mall be?
Skylight Mall will be located along Al Khail Road, with access for residents of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Jumeirah Islands, The Springs and nearby communities.
The location is also expected to draw visitors from other parts of Dubai.
When will Skylight Mall open?
The new mall is scheduled to open in 2027.
Dubai Retail announced the project on October 6, 2026, but the announcement did not provide a specific opening date.
How big will the mall be?
Skylight Mall will have 1.3 million sq ft of gross leasable area (GLA).
It will include more than 360 stores, making it a major new retail destination for the surrounding communities.
What will be inside?
The mall is planned to bring together shopping, dining, entertainment and everyday services under one roof.
The announcement did not provide a confirmed list of brands, restaurants or entertainment operators, so details of individual tenants have not yet been released.
The design will feature interconnected spaces intended to link the retail, dining and entertainment areas.
Which areas will the mall serve?
The location puts Skylight Mall close to several residential communities, including:
Jumeirah Village Triangle
Jumeirah Islands
The Springs
Neighbouring communities along the Al Khail Road corridor
The mall is also planned to attract visitors from across Dubai.
How big is Dubai Retail’s portfolio?
With Skylight Mall, Dubai Retail’s portfolio will expand to 58 malls and lifestyle destinations across Dubai.
Its existing destinations include Palm Jumeirah Mall, Nad Al Sheba Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart and The Outlet Village.
The portfolio also includes destinations such as Bluewaters, JBR, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Palm West Beach, alongside other retail centres across the emirate.
Skylight Mall: key facts
Location: Al Khail Road, Dubai
Opening: 2027
Size: 1.3 million sq ft GLA
Stores: More than 360
Retail group: Dubai Retail
Nearby communities: JVT, Jumeirah Islands, The Springs and surrounding areas
Facilities planned: Shopping, dining, entertainment and everyday services
What has not been announced yet?
Dubai Retail has not yet disclosed the exact opening date, tenant list, restaurant brands or entertainment attractions for Skylight Mall.
Those details are expected to provide a clearer picture of what the new destination will offer when it opens in 2027.
