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Dubai Shopping Festival New Date Announced Jan 24, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008 >>

Dubai Shopping Festival :- One World One Family One Festival

Expect the world, and get it! Jan 24, 2008 to Feb 24, 2008

DSF 2008 have more than 115 events.

DSF date and event has been rescheduled please regularly check this section for any update on the DSF 2008 events

S. No	Date	Events Name
1.	January 4' 2006	Inauguration of 32 days long festival.
		The month-long fireworks are courtesy, all over again, the Al Zarooni Group of Companies sponsored fireworks, which will be held at Al Mamzar Park, Dubai Creek and Global Village at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm respectively.
2.	January 17 to 19	Dubai Fashion 2006, sponsored by BurJuman at the Dubai Park Hyatt. The event will see iconic fashion houses like Christian Lacrioix, Emanuel Ungaro, Kenzo and Christian Dior presenting the inventive thinking that sets them apart in the fashion world
3	January 22 to February 3	Creations 2006 provides a fitting platform for budding amateur designers from the region to display their talents at BurJuman
4	January 18 to 24	House of Talents at Al Boom Village. Will play host to a number of talented ladies seeking the arclights.
5	January 10 to 14	DSF brings the five-day long Eid Al Adha Celebrations. Inclusive of fireworks, carnivals and regional cultural shows in the evenings
6	January 12-13	Dubai World Trade Centre Hall No.3 takes on the daring route, with international circus artistes recreating feats of sheer daredevilry.
7	January 4 to 14	An Art Exhibition, where the works of Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir and Monet shall be displayed to the Middle East’s art connoisseurs for the first time ever at the Dubai World Trade Centre Hall No 2.
8	January 4 to February 4	The Deserts of Arabia hold a sheer allure and curious charm par none, and offer an insight into the way of life of the region’s founding fathers, and the Desert Camp 2006 shall give a rare opportunity to experience the true character of the desert, the harmonious relationship between man and nature and the art forms, cultures and traditions that have evolved from this unique setting. DSF Desert Camp will be held next to Mushrif Park
9	January 4 to 14.	Global Village where 38 national pavilions bring the flavours of world cultures and cuisine to one location. It’s one place where Iranian coloured glass, Indian folk arts, and Coco De Mer hats from the Seychelles vie for attention, along with a vast variety of entertainment events. The Carpet Oasis, which showcases the best of hand-woven carpets from the world over, including the best Persian carpets from Iran, Turkey, India and Afghanistan, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre Hall No.1
10	January 4 to February 4	Dubai Night Souq one of the prime Attractions of the Festival, runs from all throughout the festival at its permanent venue on Al Seef Road.
11	January 4 to February 4	World of Bazaars showcases unique developments of Islamic culture of different periods in history, through an ambience of Khan Al Khalili in Cairo to Shah Souq in Isfahan to the Al Madina Souq, with workshops on crafting, painting, carpet weaving, copper engraving and many more.
12	February 1 to 3	‘Young Entrepreneurs Souq at Al Reef Mall
13	January 11 to 13	DSF 2006 brings forth an adrenaline-inspiring mix of entertainment events, including sports events like the Al Maktoum Challenge Championship at the Emirates Racing Centre, Nad Al Sheba
14	January 10 to 13	The Fazza Falconry Championship next to Global Village
15	January 6	Dubai Marathon, which will be flagged off from the Dubai World Trade Centre
16	January 6	The Rugby Championship at the Dubai Police Officer’s Club
17	January 4 and January 5	Dubai Terry Fox Run
18	January 20	Dubai Traditional Rowing Race, taking place in Dubai Creek
19	January 5	Layali Dubai Concerts; Fatboy Slim live at the Dubai World Trade Center Hall l
20	February 2	Bryan Adams Concert at Dubai Media City
21	January 12	Nancy Ajram and Gypsy King live at Al Zabeel Park
22	January 12	Concerts of artistes from various countries including Pakistan and India with Indian music composer Anu Malik Live in Concert at the Dubai Country Club
23	January 5, 12, 19 and 26	Fazza Yowla Championship at the Global Village
24	January 26	English play by Children’s Theatre at the Madinat Jumeirah
25	January 30 onwards	‘Dial M for Murder’, at the Madinat Jumeirah for four consecutive days
26	January 4 to February 4	Traditional events that celebrate the customs, the vision of the leaders and the history of the region shall include ‘Zayed – the Enduring Legacy’ and the Jordan History Exhibition at Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum' House; the Arabian Horse Exhibition, the Folklore Group Show and Shows by Emirates Children at the Heritage Village; and the Hatta Heritage Celebrations at Hatta.
27	January 4 to February 4	Entertainment shows include the ‘Jump – Martial Arts Show’ at Al Riqqa Road, the Acrobat Fun Show, the ‘Juggling on Drums’ show and the Entertainment Fun Show. Zabeel Park events include the ‘Young Creative Investor’ show, the ‘Food Fiesta and the ‘Sports Zone’. This year, Creek Park hosts an event unique to the Dubai Shopping Festival– the ‘World of Islands’, which offers a rare insight into the ways of life, the traditions and cuisine of five tiny islands that dot the Indian and Pacific oceans. The event will take place by the waterfront at Creek Park
28	January 4 to February 4	Al Seef Road Events include the Fun Fair Area and the Traditional Café. In addition, there is a bouquet of events to take place at Al Bastakiya and on Al Riqqa Road, and Al Safa Park, which will also host the Guinness World Record Events and the Dubai Records.
29	January 22 to 26	The 3rd Cyber Food Festival featuring cuisine and food from all corners of the world at Dubai Internet City and the Emaar International ART Symposium
30	January 21 to February 3	Emaar International ART Symposium, hosting top artistes of the world, next to Dubai World Trade Center

For further information visit DSF website: www.mydsf.ae or call Ahlan Dubai on 600545555.

Festival to showcase traditions in the UAE

Fazza – falconry, shooting and youla – championships will be held during the month-long Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The competitions will begin with youla, the traditional dance that is performed with rifles and swords.

Ahmed Mubarak, who won last year, said he would take part this year as well. "Inshallah, I shall come back a winner,” he told Emirates Today. A large number of UAE nationals will be seen recreating their past, dancing to traditional music using swords and guns as props during the Al Youla championship, which will be held during the festival at Global Village.

The word "youla”, which is the name of the dance, is also an expression of imminent danger. Tribes in the past performed the dance to celebrate victory. The Falconry Championship, which attracted 1,600 participants last year, will take place from January 17 to 19 at Global Village. It will pit the skills of the best falconry experts in the UAE and showcase the traditional Arabian sport to the international visitors at DSF. The competitors will vie for the Alhrahal, Alshahin and Altbouaa categories in this contest.

One of the best falconers in the UAE is Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the event is held under his patronage. The shooting competition has separate categories for men and women. The competition will be held during Eid Al Adha on January 27, 28 and 29 in Al Ruwia. Last year 1,850 competitors took part and organisers expect numbers to increase All winners will receive cars as prizes.The festival will run from January 4 to February 4. (The Emirates Today)

Dubai gearing up for shopping fest

Expect the world, and get it!" That's the Dubai Shopping Festival(DSF) 2006 slogan. Its organisers are claiming the event is on course and all planned activities are on schedule.

"We're still working on our final plan, so we can't let you know what we've got in store for the festival yet, said Mike Davidson, President of Middle East Council Centres and the Director of Wafi Properties.

Over 2,000 outlets will be part of this year's DSF says the organiser, and there are 25 patrons and key sponsors. Each of these outlets will conceive its own theme, noted Davidson. "It's very much left to each shopping mall to come up with its theme. There will be over 115 events over the event's 32 days. There will also be nightly fireworks at Al Mamzer Park,Dubai Creek and Global Village. Events include Dubai Fashion 2006 running from January 17 to 19 at the Dubai Park Hyatt. Circus Oz (January 12-13) at the Dubai World Trade Centre Hall No 3 takes the daring route, with international circus artistes performing feats of sheer daredevilry.

Masters An Art Exhibition, handles the cultural responsibility, displaying the works of Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, Monet and others The shopping events include activities taking place in the Global Village where there are 38 national pavilions. The Dubai Shopping Festival 2006 runs from January 4 to February 4. For further information visit the DSF website: http://www.mydsf.ae. (The Gulf News)

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