Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Maria complained that though there were many shopping centers in Dubai, they were all expensive.

A

Maria said, "Though there are many shopping centers in Dubai, they are all expensive."

B

Maria said, -There were many shopping centers in Dubai, but they are all expensive."

C

Maria said, "There have been many shopping centers in Dubai, but they are expensive."

D

Maria said, "The many shopping centers that are there in Dubai, but they are all expensive."