Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2010
The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (formerly DSF Office) has revealed an exciting calendar of events for a landmark 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival that will be held over 32 days from January 28 to February 28. Focusing on the core aspects of shopping, winning, and entertainment, DSF 2010 aims at showcasing the best of the past editions to make the 15th edition a memorable one.
Retail Promotions and Raffles
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.
Lexus Mega Raffle
An unfailing attraction of every DSF edition, raffle enthusiasts stand the chance to win a brand new Lexus LS 460 luxury sedan and 100,000 AED in cash when they purchase a raffle coupon for just AED 200 in the Lexus Mega Raffle this DSF.
Nissan Mega Raffle
Another raffle highlight of every DSF, the Nissan Grand Raffle is giving shoppers the chance to win a brand new Nissan every day during DSF 2010. To celebrate the 15th edition, the raffle is giving away a Nissan SUV daily in addition to 3 Nissan sedans over the weekend.
DSF schedule of events is below:
Opening Ceremony
Date: January 28
Venue: Across malls in Dubai
After 14 editions, DSF 2010 is coming up with an innovative opening ceremony to spread the festive feel of DSF across Dubai.
Fireworks
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 28
Venue: Seef area – Dubai Creek
Time: 8:30pm
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 Seef area of Dubai Creek.
Dubai Carnivals
As the vibrant and colourful face of DSF, Dubai Carnivals is an all-out display by various performers including jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, and musicians to showcase the festive feeling of DSF across Dubai.
Carpet Oasis
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 28
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo – West Hall
Time: Sat – Thu:10:00am – 10:00pm and Fri: 4:00pm – 11:30pm
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. The event is organized by Dubai Customs.
Khor Dubai Area (Dubai Creek Area)
Popular among residents and visitors alike, the Khor Dubai area or the Dubai Creek area takes an important role this DSF to highlight the heritage and history of Dubai covering its social and economic aspects over the centuries.
The Walk at JBR
Highlights include the World of Jazz (free) that will be held from Feb 3 to Feb 9 as a prelude to the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival.
Family Health Festival
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 27
Venue: Shopping malls
Supported by the Ministry of Health and Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, Family Health Festival is into its second year this DSF with the highlight on obesity and the challenges faced by our society due to this serious but commonly prevalent health issue.
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 years.
The Little Big Club Show
Date: Feb 5 – Feb 12
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo – East Hall
Time: Two shows (4:00pm and 8:00pm)
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.
Ben 10
Date: Feb 19 – Feb 26
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo – East Hall
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
After wooing millions of children on television, Ben 10 comes to Dubai this DSF with an entirely new production and a premiere titled ’The Power of the Omnitrix’ – a combination of Ben 10 Classic and Ben 10 Alien Force.
Street Events
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 28
DSF 2010 brings the celebrations back onto the streets during the 15th edition with festivities across four prominent locations in Dubai – Al Rigga, Al Seef, Dhiyfah, and JBR.
Gulf Bike Festival
Date: Feb 4 – Feb 6
Venue: Dubai Festival City
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.
Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira
Date: Jan 28
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium – Indian High School
Time: 9:00pm
The Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira is a gathering of noted Hindi and Urdu poets from India and resident poets in the UAE.
The Biggest Biryani Bowl
Date: Feb 12
Venue: Global Village
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
The Biggest Biryani Bowl will be cooked up by expert chefs at Global Village. A popular dish across the whole of Indian Sub-continent, the Biryani Bowl will weigh approximately 2.5 tonnes and include 1,200 kilos of Daawat rice, 48 kilos of Shan biryani masala, 155 litres of oil, 320 litres of yoghurt, and hundreds of kilos of mutton.
DSF Family Camp by Watani
Date: Jan 28 – Feb 28
Venue: Al Warqa’a Area 4
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.
Nickelback
Date: Feb 5
Venue: Dubai Festival City
The Grammy award nominated Canadian rock band, Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold 30 million records worldwide.
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Status Quo
Date: Feb 6
Venue: Dubai Festival City
Status Quo, the English rock band that has recorded over 60 chart hits in the UK, more than any other rock group in history is coming to Dubai for a memorable performance as part of the Gulf Bike Festival.
Sean Kingston (canceled)
Date: Feb 11
Sean Kingston, the Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and rapper known for his debut single and number one hit Beautiful Girl, will perform during DSF to thrill the thousands of fans here.
Tamer Hosny
Date: Jan 29
Venue: Media City
A heartthrob for millions of Arabs, Tamer Hosny comes to Dubai to perform his hit singles.
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Salam Dubai Concert – Sunidhi Chauhan ’LIVE in Dubai’
Date: Feb 18
Venue: Madinat Arena – Souk Madinat
Time: 9:30pm
Sunidhi Chauhan is best known for her Bollywood film songs. She is credited with over 2000 songs.
Global Village
Global Village, the region’s premier shopping and cultural destination is back for the 2009-2010 season with the participation of 31 pavilions, 45 cultures, and around 6000 cultural shows and performances.
This article is from a press release.
