Mazaya Shopping Centre: Hours, Parking, Shops & Metro Access
The first 90 minutes in the Mazaya Shopping Centre car park are free, and every hour after that costs AED 5. Payment is by QR code, SALIK or app, because the car park takes no cash.
The centre sits on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Wasl, close to Downtown Dubai, and has been open since 2000. It is a compact, two-level neighbourhood centre with a supermarket, a buffet restaurant, a gym and a few fashion and home stores. Apartments and offices fill the floors above.
Mazaya Shopping Centre key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl, Dubai |
| Opening hours | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, every day |
| Retail floors | Ground floor and mezzanine |
| Outlets | 46 shops and 4 restaurants & cafés |
| Retail area | 130,000 sq ft |
| Parking | About 600 spaces |
| Nearest metro | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Red Line), 6 to 9 minutes on foot |
| Nearest bus stops | Mazaya Center 01 and Mazaya Center 02 |
What’s inside
Everything sits on the ground floor and the mezzanine. The main anchors are:
- Supermarket: a Carrefour on the mezzanine for everyday groceries.
- Dining: Danial Restaurant, a buffet serving Iranian, Arabic and wider Middle Eastern dishes, plus a handful of cafés.
- Fitness: 360 Fitness, a gym on the mezzanine.
- Home goods: a Homes R Us furniture store on the ground floor, selling furniture, décor and household items.
- Fashion: Reem’s Closet on the mezzanine, which resells designer women’s fashion.
It is a neighbourhood centre, so plan on a short stop for a grocery run, a meal or a workout rather than a half-day outing.
Opening hours
The centre is open from 10 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. Some outlets, including Danial Restaurant and the gym, set their own hours, so the shop doors are not the only schedule to check before a meal or a workout.
Parking rates & payment
What parking costs
The first 90 minutes each day are free, and each hour or part of an hour after that is AED 5. The car park runs on a ticketless system, so your licence plate acts as the ticket.
| Time parked | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hr 30 min | Free |
| Up to 2 hr 30 min | AED 5 |
| Up to 3 hr 30 min | AED 10 |
| Up to 4 hr 30 min | AED 15 |
Frequent visitors can buy membership, but only through the PARKONIC+ app: AED 500 for a month, AED 3,000 for six months and AED 6,000 for a year. A monthly pass equals 100 paid hours at the hourly rate, so it only pays off if you park for around 5 or more paid hours on most working days.
How payment works
You have three ways to pay, and you need to settle before you leave the car park:
- Scan the QR code on the on-site signage and pay on your phone.
- Do nothing and let the fee come out of your vehicle’s SALIK account when you exit. SALIK is the default payment method.
- Register your vehicle in the PARKONIC+ app and pay there.
Cash is not accepted and there are no pay machines. If you have no SALIK account or too little balance on it, pay by QR code or in the app before you drive out.
Rules that catch people out
- Public holidays are not exempt: parking is paid on them too.
- The free 90 minutes is a one-time allowance. Coming back after it has passed counts as a new entry with no free period.
- Unpaid parking can lead to fines, blacklisting or legal action.
How to get there
The nearest metro stop is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, and the car park holds about 600 vehicles.
By metro
Get off at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station and walk along Sheikh Zayed Road to the centre, a trip of 6 to 9 minutes on foot.
By bus
The Mazaya Center 01 and Mazaya Center 02 stops are within a 3 to 5 minute walk of the entrance. Line 14 stops at Mazaya Center 01.
By car or taxi
Search for Mazaya Shopping Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road in your navigation app, or open the Mazaya Shopping Centre map pin directly. Taxis and ride-hailing apps both serve the address, and “Mazaya Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road” works as the destination.
Eating & shopping nearby
A few minutes from the centre, you will find:
- Restaurants: Eggspectation for American casual dining, Babaji for Turkish grills and J’s Kitchen for a mix of Asian, Italian and Indian cooking.
- Supermarkets: Geant Express and Al Fattan, if you want a second grocery option.
- Evening spots: La Casa Del Habano, Grapeskin Grape Bar & Kitchen and V Lounge.
- Attractions: The Green Planet indoor rainforest, Galleria Mall and City Walk Residences.
Apartments & offices above the centre
The upper floors hold 132 apartments and a block of offices. Apartment sizes run as follows:
- Studio: about 721 sq ft
- 1-bedroom: about 759 sq ft
- 2-bedroom: 1,076 to 1,189 sq ft
- 3-bedroom: 1,658 to 2,038 sq ft
Residents get a 24-hour concierge whose staff speak Arabic, English, French, Hindi and Russian, plus a gym, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, a barbecue area and a business centre. The building has a security team, surveillance cameras, a security alarm and backup generators, and DEWA supplies utilities.
Strengths & limits
What works well
- Open 10 am to 10 pm every day.
- The free 90-minute window covers a grocery run plus a meal.
- A supermarket, a gym and a restaurant share one building.
- The metro station is within 6 to 9 minutes on foot.
Where it falls short
- With around 50 outlets, the range is narrow compared with a large mall.
- Parking is charged beyond 90 minutes, and a same-day return does not restart the free period.
- Cash cannot be used anywhere in the car park.
FAQ
What time does Mazaya Shopping Centre open & close?
It opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm every day.
Is parking free at Mazaya Shopping Centre?
The first 90 minutes each day are free. After that the rate is AED 5 per hour or part of an hour, and parking is paid on public holidays too.
Which metro station is closest to Mazaya Shopping Centre?
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, about a 6 to 9 minute walk away.
Can you pay cash for parking at Mazaya Shopping Centre?
No. Payment is by QR code, SALIK or the PARKONIC+ app.
Does Mazaya Shopping Centre have a supermarket?
Yes. A Carrefour supermarket is on the mezzanine floor.
Are there apartments above Mazaya Shopping Centre?
Yes. The building has 132 apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units, along with offices.
Next steps
- Plan to be out within 90 minutes if you want to avoid parking charges.
- Before you head back to the car, scan the QR code or check that your SALIK account has enough balance.
- Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station if you plan a longer stay, so parking time is not a concern.
- If you park here most working days, compare the AED 500 monthly pass against your paid hours.
