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Arabic Calligraphy demo creates bespoke Patrizia Pepe bags at special DSF Event

Arabic Calligraphy demo creates bespoke Patrizia Pepe bags at special DSF Event

29 Dec 2016

At THE BEACH yesterday, an artist was at work producing bespoke calligraphy for limited-edition Patrizia Pepe bags designed specifically for Dubai Shopping Festival 2017.

 

The bags sold were at a special price for DSF shoppers and available only for the day.

 

The Abu Dhabi-born Narjes Noureddine was the in-store calligrapher at Patrizia Pepe. She worked on bags while customers asked questions. Shoppers at the event were also able to order customised calligraphy-... Read More

Ballet Grand Gala 2017 at Madinat

Ballet Grand Gala 2017 at Madinat

29 Dec 2016

Sponsored by Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach and Air France, the dance recital now in its fourth edition is entirely organized by the passionate Ballet Grand Gala team. Dubai and Abu Dhabi audience will relish an evening of classic repertoire with Roméo et Juliette by Rudolf Noureev, La Sylphide et Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris as well as neoclassical creations such as Donizetti by Manuel Legris and Thais, choreographed by Opera de Paris ballet master Laurent Novis. Reiko M Cheong, Founder... Read More

Emirates airlines expects busy start to 2017

Emirates airlines expects busy start to 2017

29 Dec 2016

Emirates expects a busy start to 2017, as travellers return from the holiday season. Close to 250,000 passengers are expected to pass through Emirates’ Concourses and Terminal 3 in the first three days of the year, according to the latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline is expected to be on Monday 2 January where a record of over 87,000 passengers will pass through Terminal 3.

To make the journey as seamless and trouble-free as possible at the airport, Emirates is... Read More

Carpet & Art Oasis opens today at DWTC and runs up to 15 Jan 2017

Carpet & Art Oasis opens today at DWTC and runs up to 15 Jan 2017

29 Dec 2016

The 22nd edition of Dubai Customs Carpet & Art Oasis starts today Thursday 29th December 2016. The doors will open for visitors and shoppers from 10am to 10pm up until 15th January.

This year’s edition runs under the theme “A Fabric of Innovation”, and will be one of the main attractions of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The location is Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 & 3.

Abdul Rahman Issa, Chairman of the Carpet Oasis Organising Committee said... Read More

Dubai’s biggest Private Sector entites gear up to play crucial role in DSF 2017

Dubai’s biggest Private Sector entites gear up to play crucial role in DSF 2017

29 Dec 2016

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has lauded the solid partnership between the government and private sectors, describing it as a unique role model of public-private collaboration that works collectively with a single-minded purpose to achieve the common goal of promoting a destination.

The role played by the private sector is one of the cornerstones of the success of Dubai government... Read More

Smarten up about Dubai’s New Year’s eve road closures and diversions on 31 Dec. 2016

Smarten up about Dubai’s New Year’s eve road closures and diversions on 31 Dec. 2016

28 Dec 2016

In preparation for celebrations of the New Year (2017), the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has mapped out a solid and comprehensive plan for the traffic movement and mass transit systems on Saturday Dec 31, 2016. The plan is focused on serving the needs of the public and road users through offering services ensuring the use public or private transit means in a safe and smooth manner. 

Engineer Metha bin Udai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency cum Head of the Traffic Movement and... Read More

Hurry! Buy a DSF 2017 Mega Raffle today!

Hurry! Buy a DSF 2017 Mega Raffle today!

28 Dec 2016

Dubai Shopping Festival is renowned for its life-changing prizes featuring luxury cars, cash, gold and jewellery. The 22nd edition which kicked off two days ago on 26th December, runs non-stop for 34 days and carries forward this rich legacy by promising a rewarding experience for shoppers with its exciting range of mega raffles. So hurry buy a DSF 2017 Mega Raffle today as you could turn rich and famous!

Infiniti Mega Raffle  Daily Draws from 26 December to 4 February

The... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed: It is not hard to make a difference

HH Sheikh Mohammed: It is not hard to make a difference

27 Dec 2016

WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said that human beings can never feel contented till they start giving.

"We began the tradition of charity during the era of Sheikh Zayed, and now we are witnessing his sons similarly making a difference during their reign. As the New Year approaches, we hope it will bring blessing, giving, a spirit of co-operation and loyalty in the society."

Expressing optimism... Read More

Shop. Win. Celebrate! DSF 2017 kicks off today!

Shop. Win. Celebrate! DSF 2017 kicks off today!

26 Dec 2016

Celebrating its 22nd edition, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in the Middle East. It makes a grand start on 26 December 2016 and runs non-stop for 34 days until 28 January 2017. This year’s theme: ‘Shop.  Win. Celebrate’ brilliantly captures the spirit of Dubai’s premier event which presents unique opportunities to shop for amazing deals, win life-changing prizes and celebrate unforgettable moments at many entertainment events with... Read More

Special line-up of promos and services to welcome New Year on Dubai’s marine transit modes!

Special line-up of promos and services to welcome New Year on Dubai’s marine transit modes!

21 Dec 2016

The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up for the launch of special offers and a host of excellent marine transit services aboard the Water Bus, Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry and Abra on the New Year’s eve (Saturday, Dec. 31. 2016). The step is part of RTA’s keenness to partner with community members of various nationalities as well as visitors & tourists descending on Dubai from all corners of the globe in celebration of this annual extravaganza.... Read More

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