Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 Events Calendar
Dubai Shopping Festival is round the corner to add glitz to the winter season in Dubai with its festivities and splendor. It’s indeed a celebration spread across thousands of outlets and other venues in Dubai to delight residents, expatriates and visitors alike. Besides the shopping malls and souks, one of the spots most popular for shopping is Carpet Oasis, introducing thousands of exclusive carpets from around the world.
Other events include fireworks night, exhibitions of laser light, the international fashion shows, street performances, music concerts and many cultural events. The daily raffle draw prices offer silver, gold, cars and 4×4s. There is also a global village with pavilions offering products from retailers and manufacturers around the world. With around 6,000 retail outlets and 40 shopping malls participating, the DSF 2009 promotions are slated to be the best shopping offers designed in a DSF edition yet.
Retail Promotions
With around 6000 retail outlets and 40 shopping malls participating, the DSF 2009 promotions are slated to be the best shopping offers designed in a DSF edition yet. Offers, added value promotions, sales and discounts reaching up to 80 per cent on international brands covering a wide range of consumer goods await shoppers in Dubai.
DSF Desert Camp by Watani
Date: Jan 15 – Feb 15
Venue: Al Warqa’a 4
Time: 24 hours
An outdoor event that will surely attract families, the DSF Desert Camp, organised by Watani, is a getaway from the city and a return to nature. Organised at Al Warqa’a throughout DSF 2009, families and visitors have the options of renting tents for days or choosing from the endless number of activities designed for adventure enthusiasts.
Dubai Food Festival
Date: Feb 1 – Feb 14
Venue: Uptown Mirdiff and Al Seef Street
Time: 5pm – 11pm
A favourite of DSF visitors, Food Festival attracts people of diverse backgrounds to a celebration of international cuisine. Celebrity chefs, live cooking counters, and culinary workshops, in addition to interactive events and exciting prizes, add to the excitement of this truly one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.
House of Talents
Date: Jan 31 – Feb 9
Venue: Eye of Horus, Wafi
Time: 5pm – 10pm
House of Talents is an annual event that has provided a platform to gifted women to showcase their talents and skills in handicrafts, architecture, fashion design, sculpting, information technology, drawing, interior design, music, jewellery designing, photography, perfume making, poetry and writing. The Eye of Horus area in Wafi will host the 2009 edition of House of Talents from January 31st to February 9.
Dubai Records
Date: Feb 14
Venue: Uptown Mirdiff
Time: 6pm
In its inaugural year in 2009, Dubai Records aims at highlighting world records created in Dubai. After a decade of hosting Guinness World Records events, DSF now has its own record-breaking initiative through Dubai Records. The record being planned during DSF 2009 is the world’s largest dessert buffet organized in cooperation with the Emirates Culinary Guild. The endeavour will include 2009 separate dessert delicacies in an attempt to gain entry into the record books.
Dubai Fashion 2009
Date: Feb 9 – 11 Feb
Venue: Arena Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah
Time: 8:30pm
During 2009, international retailers feature Saks Fifth Avenue, the Etoile brands, and Harvey Nichols that will present a host of leading international fashion labels. The Madinat Jumeirah will host Dubai Fashion from February 9 to February 11.
Al Zarooni Fireworks
Date: Jan 15 – Feb 15 (Weekends)
Venue: Dubai Festival City
Time: 8:30pm Al Seef Street at 9pm
Fireworks have been a hallmark of every DSF edition and 2009 is slated to be bigger, better, and longer. Dazzling fireworks will be launched from a specially created platform when the display begins on Jan 15.
Biggest Biryani Bowl
Date: Feb 6
Venue: Global Village
Time: 4pm onwards
To be held at the Global Village, the ‘Biggest Biryani Bowl’ will be an attempt into the record books on February 6. The popular dish will be made to weigh approximately 2.5 tons.
The Woman in Black
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 6
Venue: The Madinat Theatre, Madinat Souk Jumeirah
Time: Two shows (2pm and 8pm)
Now in its 20th terrifying year in London’s West End, this groundbreaking play has been seen by over 3 million people. This fantastic new production features a quality cast of West End actors and can now be seen during DSF 2009.
