Dubai Shopping Festival 2010 Events Calendar
DSF Family Desert Camp by Watani
An outdoor event that will surely attract families, the DSF Familiy Camp, organised by Watani, is a getaway from the city and a return to nature. Organised at Warqa’a 4 area throughout DSF 2010, families and visitors have the options of renting tents for days or choosing from the endless number of activities designed for adventure enthusiasts. Attractions include camel rides, quad bikes, and horse riding, in addition to barbecue facilities and an exclusive food court that will serve local cuisine amongst many others. Those who would like to indulge in a bit of shopping will even find a souk selling traditional clothes, handicrafts, and other traditional products. Children can look forward to a kiddy rides zone and an inflatable zone. If these weren’t enough, the camp will stage entertainment shows throughout to provide a real memorable outing. The camp is open to public who can either book the tents or come in for a day of pure excitement.
Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 24 hours
Venue: Al Warqa 4 Area
Carpet Oasis
An exhibition and sale of some of the rarest, largest, and most unique carpets and rugs from around the world, Carpet Oasis is an attraction for those who have a penchant for not only carpets but culture and history. Spread across thousands of square metres, the exhibition features products from areas renowned for carpet-making such as Iran, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Turkemistan. Apart from carpets and rugs, handicrafts are also on display. This event is organized by Dubai Customs.
Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: Saturday to Thursday: 10am to 10pm
Friday: 4pm to 11:30pm
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo - West Hall
Shopper’s Day
Don’t miss Shopper’s Day - the whole new promotion scheme on 28th January, 2010 - the inaugural day of DSF 2010.
Shopper’s Day is guaranteed to kick-start the shopping season during the 15th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival, with instant Cash Prizes worth a total of AED of 500,000 being given away on the inaugural day of the festival across all DSF sponsor-malls!
Be sure to shop on the first day of DSF2010 at all participating malls. Every AED 500 worth of purchases on Januray 28th 2010, entitles you to a Scratch & Win card, that allows a chance to win instant cash prizes from AED 500 to AED 2000.
A total of 600 lucky shoppers will be rewarded for their shopping on the first day of DSF 2010 – Don’t forget to shop to be one of the lucky ones.
In addition to this exciting promotion, the whole day will also have various activities and great offers at participating malls to encourage shopping and winning!
Date: 28th January 2010
Time: 10am to 12 midnight
Participating Malls include:
| Al Bustan Centre Al Ghurair City Al Mulla Plaza Al Quoz Mall Arabian Centre Bin Sougat Centre BurJuman Centre Century Mall Deira City Centre Dubai Festival Centre Dubai Marina Mall Hamarain Centre Ibn Battuta Mall Jumeirah Centre |
Karama Centre Lamcy Plaza Mall of the Emirates Mazaya Shopping Centre Mercato Oasis Centre Palm Strip Reef Mall Souk Al Bahar The Dubai Mall Times Square Centre Town Centre WAFI |
Watani Kids Camp
With a special camp just for kids, Watani is an ardent supporter of fun and entertainment.
Date: 30th January to 13th February 2010
Time: 8:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: Al Warqa 4 Area
Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival
Bringing local, regional, and international jazz artists together in a unique event, the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival is divided into two sub-events this year. Artists performing this year include some of the best known names in the jazz scenario today, making music come alive for 17 whole days.
World of Jazz
Date: 3rd to 9th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm & 10:30pm
Venue: The Walk at JBR
Jazz Festival
Date: 10th to 19th February 2010
Time: 10th February to 16th February: 8:30pm - 11pm
17th February to 19th February: 6pm to 12 midnight
Venue: Dubai Media City
Gulf Bike Festival 2010
Every year, during the Gulf Bike Week, bikers from all over the region come down to Dubai to celebrate their love for everything on two wheels in a festive atmosphere. Held in association with Harley Davidson, the event provides a perfect lifestyle environment for music fans, sports enthusiasts, and thrill seekers of all nationalities and age group. Attractions include exciting biking experiences, freestyle bike demonstrations, spectacular stunt shows, and entertainment for adults and children.
Date: 4th to 6th February 2010
Time: 4th February: 2pm to 11:30pm
5th to 6th February: 12pm to 8pm
Venue: Dubai Festival City
The 9th Traditional Poetry Forum Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Date: 13th to 18th February 2010
Time: 7:30pm onwards
Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition - Parking C
Kuwaiti Play “Bu Sara Fe Al Omara”
Date: 25th - 28th February
Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Venue: H.H. Sheikh Rashid Auditorium - Indian High School
Dubai Carnivals
As the vibrant and colourful face of DSF, Dubai Carnivals is an all-out display by various performers to showcase the festive feeling across Dubai. Dubai Carnivals will hit the streets during every DSF weekend with around 120 performers livening up the streets and shopping malls of Dubai.
Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 8pm onwards
Venue: Al Riqqa Street, Al Seef Street, Al Diyafah Street, The Walk at JBR and several Shopping Malls
Daily Fireworks by Al Zarouni
An undeniable part of DSF, firework displays have become synonymous with the Festival since its inception. The 15th edition is no different with daily fireworks at the Al Seef Area of Dubai Creek.
Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Al Seef Area, Dubai Creek
Family Health Festival
Held as part of the numerous health initiatives organised during DSF, the Family Health Festival aims at raising awareness on several health issues facing people today.
Date: 28th January 2010 to 27th February 2010
Time: 8am to 6pm
Venue: Participating DSF Malls
“The Little Big Club” Show
Coming to Dubai for a Middle East debut, “The Little Big Club” Show is the hottest children’s attraction this DSF. Featuring fourteen popular characters including Barney, Postman Pat, Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, and Pingu, the event promises an exciting journey into the world of cartoon theatre through spectacular stage backdrops, songs, and narratives, all in one show.
Date: 5th to 12th February 2010 (No show on 8th February 2010)
Time: 4pm to 8pm
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo - East Hall
Dubai Fashion 2010
Date: 27th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
