It opened on 26 March 2010, and is developed and managed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

City Centre Mirdif has a gross leasable area of 196,000 m2 and houses 465 retail stores.

[3][4][5] Stores at the City Centre Mirdif include ARMANI EXCHANGE, Emax (electronics retailer), Hamleys (toy retailer), Clas Ohlson (home improvement store), Boots, Areej (cosmetics and perfumes), VaVaVoom (beauty products and fragrances), Nayomi (lingerie), Nine West, Karen Millen, New Look, Miss Selfridge, H&M, American Eagle Outfitters, Zara, Pierre Cardin, Max Value, The North Face, Timberland, Armani Jeans, Hackett (British designer menswear), Sun & Sand Sports, Nike, Early Learning Centre, Destination Maternity (maternity fashion and accessories), Mothercare, Mamas & Papas, Bhs Kids, Marina (home furnishings), Lakeland (kitchenware), Virgin Megastore, Jumbo Electronics, Bose, Canon, Etisalat, Paris Gallery (offering fragrances).

[citation needed] Restaurants include Abdel Wahab, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Japengo, Texas Roadhouse, and Gazebo.

Two food courts offer 34 outlets, restaurant precincts, coffee shops and casual dining.