Well yes and no!
How so?
They are the same in so far as they have numerous fashion shops - the likes of Jimmy Choo, Marks & Spencer, Givenchy, you know those common outlets!
But they are different as they have some extras - in the case of the Dubai Mall there are 2 water falls, an aquarium and an ice rink and the Mall of Emirates has an indoor ski slope!
You don't believe me then have a look at the following photos
After leaving the Emirates mall we went by Metro to the Gold, Textile & Spice souks in old Dubai.
Must be getting old as didn't find the atmosphere in these conducive to window shopping as the natives kept coming up and offering you knock-offs.
"Sir, a Rolex?, a Breitling?, a leather hand bag for your lady?"
"No thanks mate I'm only out shopping for condoms!"
We took a ride on the abra across the Dubai Creek and got a taxi to the Wafi Centre where we had a very nice Lebanese meal before taking another taxi back to the apartment to end a long but enjoyable day and finally put the aching feet up!