Al Mulla Plaza Dubai: Location, Hours, Shops & How to Get There
Dubai’s first mixed-use property opened in 1978 on Al Ittihad Road, with duplex apartments above commercial premises. It still stands there as Al Mulla Plaza, built by the Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group in Al Nahda 1, on the Dubai side of the Sharjah border.
A section of the building collapsed on 16 December 2023 and the retail shops were closed afterwards. Structural reconstruction and strengthening was completed in 2026.
Al Mulla Plaza basic information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Al Mulla Plaza, also written Almulla Plaza |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Owner | Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group |
| Address | Al Ittihad Road, Al Nahda 1, Dubai |
| Layout | About 60 retail outlets, 108 duplex apartments and a few offices |
| Listed hours | Saturday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Phone | +971 4 298 8999 |
| Nearest metro | Al Qiyadah and Stadium stations, Green Line |
| Parking | Open-air surface parking around the plaza |
| Facilities | Prayer room, wheelchair-accessible entrance |
Where Al Mulla Plaza is
Al Mulla Plaza is on Al Ittihad Road in Al Nahda 1, close to the Dubai Police Headquarters and Rashid Stadium. Open the Almulla Plaza map pin in Google Maps to start directions from wherever you are.
Al Nahda runs across the emirate line, and the Sharjah half falls under Sharjah’s jurisdiction. The plaza is in the Dubai half, in the Deira part of the city.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Thursday | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
Friday is an evening-only day, so a Friday visit means arriving after 5:00 PM. Individual shops, tailors and restaurants set their own timings inside those hours. Questions go to plaza management on +971 4 298 8999.
How to reach Al Mulla Plaza
Two Green Line stations serve the plaza, and buses and cars reach it directly from Al Ittihad Road.
By metro
Al Qiyadah station (G16), on Al Ittihad Road, is the closest at about a 9-minute walk. Stadium station (G15) is about 10 to 12 minutes on foot, and it sits between Al Nahda (G14) and Al Qiyadah on the same line.
By bus
Stadium Bus Station, beside Stadium metro, opened on 3 May 2024 and is the starting point for feeder routes F22, F23 and F24. Routes X28 and 64 also pass near the plaza.
Coming from Sharjah, intercity route E308 links Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah with Stadium Bus Station. From there it is a short walk or a quick taxi ride to the plaza.
By car & parking
Drive to Al Ittihad Road in Al Nahda 1 and use the open-air surface parking around the building. Taxis and ride-hailing cars can take you straight to the map pin above.
What’s inside the plaza
The plaza runs on independent shops, with no international chains. The mix leans traditional:
- Fabrics and textiles, including Mohammed Aslam Haji Textiles and Dar al Bawady Textiles
- Abaya boutiques, fashion stores and tailoring
- Watches, jewellery, perfumes, souvenirs and basic electronics
- Honey and herbs, sold by Raheeq Al Naseem
- Pharmacies, money exchange houses, travel agencies and banking counters
- Tea spots, small cafes and budget-friendly South Asian restaurants
The building also holds offices and exhibition halls.
History: Dubai’s first mixed-use property
The Almulla Group built the plaza in 1978 around what was then a new idea for Dubai: duplex apartments above commercial premises, with exhibition halls in the same development.
The December 2023 collapse & rebuild
A small part of the plaza collapsed on the evening of Saturday 16 December 2023. The partial collapse left two people with minor injuries, and Dubai Police traced it to heavy materials stored improperly.
Dubai Police cordoned off the shops, while the apartments were unaffected and residents kept their homes. The failed slab was later reconstructed and the structure strengthened, with the work completed in 2026.
Events & fairs
Al Mulla Plaza has long been a venue for consumer fairs. It has hosted a Ramadan Night Market with more than 300 stalls, along with Dubai Shopping Festival promotions in January and Dubai Summer Surprises activities across July and August.
Nearby places
- Rashid Stadium, home ground of Shabab Al Ahli Club, a short distance from the metro stations
- Dubai Police Headquarters, a landmark near Al Qiyadah station
- Al Nahda Pond Park, on the Dubai side of Al Nahda
- Sahara Centre, the full-size mall across the border in Sharjah’s Al Nahda
FAQ
Where is Al Mulla Plaza in Dubai?
Al Mulla Plaza is on Al Ittihad Road in Al Nahda 1, on the Dubai side of the Dubai-Sharjah border and close to the Dubai Police Headquarters.
What are Al Mulla Plaza’s opening hours?
The listed hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Saturday to Thursday and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday.
Which metro station is closest to Al Mulla Plaza?
Al Qiyadah station on the Green Line is closest, about a 9-minute walk. Stadium station is the second option at about 10 to 12 minutes.
When was Al Mulla Plaza built?
The Almulla Group opened it in 1978, and it was Dubai’s first mixed-use property.
What happened at Al Mulla Plaza in December 2023?
Part of the building collapsed on 16 December 2023 after heavy materials were stored improperly, and two people had minor injuries. The slab was rebuilt and the structure strengthened, with the work completed in 2026.
Does Al Mulla Plaza have parking?
Yes, the plaza has open-air surface parking around the building.
Is Al Mulla Plaza in Dubai or Sharjah?
It is in Dubai. Al Nahda continues into Sharjah, but the plaza sits in Al Nahda 1 on the Dubai side.
Before you go
- Take the Green Line to Al Qiyadah, then walk along Al Ittihad Road to the plaza.
- Plan a Saturday to Thursday visit for a full day, or arrive after 5:00 PM on Friday.
- Pair the visit with Al Nahda Pond Park or Sahara Centre.
- Call +971 4 298 8999 to reach plaza management.
