Dubai Retail plans 360-store Skylight Mall for Al Khail Road in 2027

Residents of Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Islands and The Springs are set to get a new shopping destination along Al Khail Road. Dubai Retail has unveiled Skylight Mall, with more than 360 stores and a planned opening in 2027, according to Khaleej Times. The project will bring shopping, restaurants, entertainment and everyday services together in a destination intended for both routine errands and longer visits.

The mall will have 1.3 million square feet of gross leasable area — the space available for tenants to rent. Dubai Retail describes it as a super-regional destination, signalling an ambition to serve customers from across Dubai rather than only its immediate neighbourhoods. The announcement puts a scale and an opening year on the project, although the report does not name its future retailers or give a development cost.

A neighbourhood stop with citywide ambitions

The location is central to the plan. Al Khail Road will give residents of Jumeirah Village Triangle, known as JVT, Jumeirah Islands, The Springs and surrounding communities access to the mall. At the same time, Dubai Retail intends the destination to draw visitors from elsewhere in the city. That combination places local shopping needs alongside the broader dining and entertainment offer outlined for the development.

The planned mix extends beyond stores. Restaurants, entertainment and everyday services are all part of the offering reported by Khaleej Times. For residents, the concept brings together places to buy essentials and options for weekend outings. The source does not identify individual restaurant operators, entertainment attractions or service providers, leaving the tenant lineup as a detail still to emerge ahead of the scheduled opening.

The design calls for contemporary architecture, spacious interiors and connected areas linking shopping, dining, entertainment and social activities. Those features are presented as part of the visitor experience, rather than as separate sections of the project. The report describes the intended layout and architectural approach but does not provide a construction timetable beyond the planned 2027 opening.

Another addition to Dubai’s retail pipeline

Skylight Mall joins a Dubai Retail portfolio described as spanning 58 malls and lifestyle destinations across the emirate. Its destinations include Palm Jumeirah Mall, Nad Al Sheba Mall, The Outlet Village, Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart. The portfolio also reaches beyond conventional shopping centres through locations such as Bluewaters, JBR and Palm West Beach.

The announcement comes alongside other planned retail destinations in the UAE. Khaleej Times lists Dubai Square Mall, slated to open in 2028, and Dubai South Bay Mall, planned for the Dubai South Residential District. The latter is set to cover about 200,000 square feet across ground, first and rooftop levels, with lagoon views and open-air walkways. Villa Square is another planned destination, with a luxury retail and resort-inspired concept.

For Skylight Mall, the next details to watch are the store lineup and further information on its dining and entertainment offer. The stated milestone remains the 2027 opening on Al Khail Road.