There are more than 40 malls and around 6000 retailers that are participating in DSF 2010. Unbelievable shopping offers and tons of activities in Dubai city is the main attraction of DSF 2010. (more…)
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Malls participating in DSF 2010
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Shop till you drop – DSF 2010
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Great discounts, promotional offers, bargains, deals and much more await for you as you step inside the city to shop at Dubai Shopping festival 2010 (DSF) during January 28 and February 28. Dubai Shopping Festival 2010
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Christmas in Dubai
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Christmas is celebrated with a great enthusiasm in Dubai. The entire emirate spreads the joy by starting the revels from the 24th December, on the eve of Christmas, and the day is celebrated by importing Christmas trees, pouring artificial snow and hosting special events at different places of the city. (more…)
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Dubai: Fast becoming a Global City
Friday, June 26th, 2009
View of Dubai Skyline
On Friday Dubai Media Office issued a statement that four large development groups: Emaar Properties PJSC, Dubai Properties LLC, Sama Dubai LLC and Tatweer LLC have started merger talks aimed at facing up to the current challenges and also to transform Dubai into a Global city. The big four collectively hold one of the largest land banks in Dubai.
Dubai Government investment arm Dubai Holdings controls Sama Dubai and Tatweer; Dubai Government has a share of 32.5 of Emaar properties which is completing Burg Dubai the World’s tallest Tower.
Emaar properties is been advised by Royal Bank of Scotland while Dubai Holdings is been represented by Merrill Lynch International.
In a communiqué released ; discussions are being held with the relevant regulatory authorities , assessment of merits in relation to the proposed merger, valuation of the various entities and structures of the transactions.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, chairman of Dubai Holdings, said “Consolidating these three companies with Emaar is a natural progression in the evolution of the Dubai real estate landscape, providing benefits to all stakeholders. By joining forces, we will give the larger combined entity an unparalleled platform to optimise opportunities in its domestic and international markets. The combined entity has a clear and concise strategy, better positioning Dubai as a world-leading hub in real estate development and management”.
Mohammad Ali Al Abbar, chairman of Emaar, said, “We believe that there could be exceptional synergies between Emaar and Dubai Holdings’ key real estate businesses. These comprehensive discussions are driven by a shared vision regarding the consolidation of our respective visible success stories to date and the creation of a world-class group which would be ideally positioned to dynamically help shape and support the ongoing development of Dubai as a world-leading hub. We look forward to working with Dubai Holdings with a view to completing these discussions soon and ensuring value accretion to our existing shareholders”.
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Public Transport in Dubai
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Dubai rings a bell when you are looking for an enthralling place to travel. However, it can be very expensive to stay in Dubai especially when you are not so familiar with how you can cut cost while enjoy the city at the same time.One of the things that can eat up your budget is the transportation expenses you will incur when you are in Dubai. To cut down on costs, you must get familiar with the different types of transportation in Dubai as you jump from one place to another.
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2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (16 to 22 Nov. 2009)
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 – Qualifying match – Brasil v/s Uruguay
For beach soccer fanatics, November will be their dominative month when they cheer for their country at The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 which is being hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. This is only the second time that FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup has taken place outside Brazil, the country that has won the most titles in this sport. The 2009 World Cup will take place from 16 November until 22 November 2009 and 16 teams from 6 confederations will contest amongst themselves for the coveted title.
United Arab Emirates as a host city for beach soccer competition may sound a little odd, but there are an equal number of crazy soccer aficionados that love the sport as much as horse and camel racing. In fact UAE team has proved to be Asia’s premium teams by winning the AFC titles successively in 2007 and 2008.
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Ramadan festival (21st Aug. to 19th Sep. 2009)
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Sunset during Ramadan
Dubai is a place with well-established, famous and luxurious sights tendering a warm atmosphere. The city is also adapting to the western traditions and customs at a faster rate. But, Ramadan in Dubai changes the city of diverse lifestyles into an undistinguished blend of modern culture and religion. With no live music shows or concerts and closed down nightclubs, the city turns out to be vivacious in its Arabic tents, Jaimas and Majlis. The tents are festooned with Persian carpets and elegantly positioned cushions, placing a true reflection of the Arabian Culture. Delicious food and beverages are waiting inside the tents. People break their fast with the Iftar feast and enjoy smoking shisha and playing games.
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Dubai Summer Surprises
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Modhesh, the mascot of Dubai Summer Surprises
Don’t get tired after the bizarre shopping you have done at the Dubai Shopping Festival during spring. Because summer brings in yet another ’surprise’ the Dubai Summer Surprise; a jostling place filled with shopping frenzies, hyperactive kids and their parents. Ten weeks between the months of June and August should be reserved for your everyday shopping, dining, and entertainment which is pre-arranged at the Dubai Summer Surprises.
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