Why Dubai Mall Is About to COLLAPSE

Dubai Mall was built to be the busiest shopping destination on Earth — a symbol of unlimited growth, luxury, and nonstop foot traffic. But something has changed.
In this video, we take a closer look at why large sections of Dubai Mall now feel unusually quiet, why stores are struggling behind the scenes, and why workers and residents are starting to ask uncomfortable questions. This isn’t about a slow day or seasonal tourism dips. It’s about patterns that don’t match the image Dubai has carefully projected to the world.
We examine rising living costs, shifting tourism behavior, declining local demand, and the pressure placed on workers and businesses trying to survive inside one of the most expensive retail environments ever built. What happens when a mall designed for endless crowds starts to lose the people it depends on?
This documentary breaks down what visitors don’t see, what official narratives leave out, and why an “empty” Dubai Mall matters far more than most people realize.
Dubai was built on the idea that growth never stops.
So what happens when the crowds do?
Watch carefully — because this isn’t just about a mall.