His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman GROUP EMIRATES, As Chairman of the SUPREME COUNCIL Dubai Shopping Festival, announced the dates of holding the next 13 in a row, holiday shopping, which will be held for 32 days - from 24 JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 24, 2008.
“This festival,” said Sheikh Ahmed, “will become an independent holiday event and an exclusive time for world-class shopping and entertainment for the whole family.” Any additions aimed at improving the festival program will become even better, and this year, compared with all the previous ones, a very special holiday program will distinguish to meet the increasing expectations of guests and residents of the city.
Ahead of the festival, the traditional Global Village was opened, located in the Dubailand area. Numerous national pavilions of different countries, offering a wide selection of handicrafts and various souvenirs, will work until the beginning of March. As usual, guests of the Village will enjoy colorful carnival processions, theatrical performances, concerts by folklore groups in the venues in front of the pavilions, a huge selection of restaurants and cafes of international cuisine, numerous attractions for children of all ages and adults, amazing prices and magnificent fireworks.
Among the main sponsors of the festival: groups of companies Al Rostamani and Al Habtoor, Al Yousuf; BurJuman, Mercato, Wafi City, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Ghurair City and MAF Shopping Malls; well-known retail chains Paris Gallery and Jumbo Electronics; telecommunication provider - etisalat; UAE National Oil Company - ENOC; Dubai's largest developer - Emaar and Arenco Real Estate; Dubai Duty Free Duty Free Stores Emirates Group of Companies; Masreq Bank and Emirates NBD Banking Group; Pepsi Corporation Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC); Dubai Festival City; Dubailand VISA and Dubai City of Gold.
The main elements of the 2008 festival following the twin festival of 2006-2007 (held over 45 days in December-January) will be shopping, lotteries and entertainment for the whole family. According to data received from the organizers of the DTF, the festival is 2006-2007. visited by more than 3.5 million guests, who, in total, spent more than 10.2 billion dirhams, which is 53% higher than 2005. It is expected that the current festival, still held under the motto "One world. One family. One festival", will become an even larger-scale trade festival, which will receive twice as many visitors coming not only from neighboring countries, but also from different parts of the world. Come and you! You are waiting for unforgettable purchases, fantastic prizes, including cash, as well as music, dancing, carnivals and fun! All 32 days! Welcome to the Dubai Trade Festival 2008!
