Great — here are luxury apartment areas and specific residence examples in Dubai that offer very easy access to major malls (Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, Ibn Battuta/Dubai Hills Mall). I list the neighborhood, why it’s convenient for shopping, 1–2 example buildings or serviced residences, and a short note about how close they are to the malls.

1. Downtown Dubai — best for Dubai Mall / The Dubai Fountain

• Why: Downtown sits immediately next to Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa precinct; many buildings are short walks or a 1–5 minute drive from Dubai Mall. (Booking.com)
• Examples: The Address Downtown / Address Boulevard residences; private luxury apartments and serviced apartments with direct access or a very short walk to Dubai Mall and the Boulevard. (Many short-term luxury listings also advertise fountain/Burj views and a 5–15 minute walk to the mall). (Booking.com)

2. Dubai Marina / Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) — best for Dubai Marina Mall

• Why: Marina and JBR are built around Dubai Marina Mall and the Marina Walk — many towers are connected by promenade or a few minutes’ walk to Marina Mall, restaurants, beach and tram/metro links. (Booking.com)
• Examples: JW Marriott (Marina) serviced apartments (direct connection / immediate access to Dubai Marina Mall); Elite Residence; Silverene / other premium Marina towers that market direct Marina Mall access or short walks. (Booking.com)

3. Al Barsha / Mall of the Emirates area — best for Mall of the Emirates

• Why: Al Barsha and Dubai Hills have very short drives to Mall of the Emirates (and some residences are within walking distance or a few minutes’ drive). Mall of the Emirates also has metro access (Sharaf DG / Mall of the Emirates station). (en.Wikipedia.org)
• Examples: Luxury apartment buildings and serviced residences in Al Barsha / Dubai Hills Estate (developers and hotels often list private apartments with easy Mall of the Emirates access). Dubai Hills Estates also connects to Dubai Hills Mall. (en.Wikipedia.org)

4. Business Bay — close to Downtown and Dubai Mall

• Why: Business Bay sits adjacent to Downtown; many luxury towers offer short drives (5 minutes) or a pleasant walk to Dubai Mall and are well connected by road and metro. Good mix of high-end apartments with skyline/fountain views. (Booking.com)

5. Mohammed bin Rashid City / Dubai Hills Estate — good for Dubai Hills Mall and Mall of the Emirates

• Why: Dubai Hills Estate contains Dubai Hills Mall and is the hub for high‑end residential communities with golf-course views; Mall of the Emirates is a short drive away. Good for residents wanting luxury developments with close mall access. (en.Wikipedia.org)

6. Areas near Ibn Battuta Mall / Discovery Gardens — good for people wanting Ibn Battuta access

• Why: Dubailand / Jebel Ali corridor has several residential complexes a short drive or tram ride to Ibn Battuta Mall. Useful if you want less-central but still mall-accessible options. (en.Wikipedia.org)

Practical tips for choosing:

• If you want immediate, door-to-door mall access (walking without transfers), prioritize Downtown (Dubai Mall) or towers in Dubai Marina directly attached to Dubai Marina Mall (e.g., JW Marriott Marina apartments). (Booking.com)
• If you want quick car/metro access to several malls, Business Bay or Dubai Hills Estate give central access to multiple shopping centers. (en.Wikipedia.org)
• For short-term stays, look at branded serviced residences (Address, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton residences, etc.) because they combine luxury amenities and concierge help for shopping/transport. Booking and apartment platforms frequently list these with exact walking times. (Booking.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Find current available luxury apartment listings (for rent or buy) with exact walking times to a specific mall (Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, or Dubai Hills Mall), and include prices, exact distances and links to listings. (I’ll search live listings and return options.)